“CURRENT” WEATHER & RIVER CONDITIONS
Weather conditions can sometimes change very rapidly. So what looked like a cloudless sky early in the morning, can change into an afternoon filled with thunderstorms with lightning. So, we try to post changes regularly on this page.
Although it may not have rained at your house or even at River Country for days, we may still be experiencing high river conditions on the Delaware River. River conditions that are deeper than normal can prevent certain age groups from participating OR prevent everyone from participating.
Having fun at River Country is indeed awesome, yet we will NOT risk lives, we have certain safety guidelines that we have adapted through 58 years of experience to make sure that our most important asset OUR CUSTOMERS, stays safe.
Although it is subjective (personal opinion) whether the river is “cold”, we insist that when you arrive at River Country, that you walk down to our beach area and feel the water with your hand or your feet, especially if you plan on tubing.
Rafting, canoeing or kayaking is a great alternative should you feel that the water is not a “good” temperature for you. We often permit changing your tubing reservation (timing and availability permitting) often for a nominal upgrade fee. Have questions? To contact us, please email us at [email protected].
REMEMBER ALL CUSTOMERS FOR ANY ACTIVITIES MUST BE A LEAST 4 YEARS OLD, ( Although 4 years old is our minimum age under “normal” river level conditions, 4 years old may NOT be appropriate when considering weather. The permitted age will be indicated on the conditions page, and updated when management feels necessary for the safety of our customers).
The predicted River conditions are below : Closed until May 5.31.2025
SINCE THE RIVER IS A NATURAL BODY OF WATER AND THEREFORE IS DYNAMIC ( CHANGING MOMENT TO MOMENT ), IT IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT EXACT CONDITIONS. WE TRY TO BE CONSERVATIVE, WHICH MAY IMPACT YOUR RESERVATIONS OR PLANS, WE TRY TO BE CONSERVATIVE FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CUSTOMERS. AS SUCH WE MAY HAVE TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO RIVER CONDITIONS THAT WE CAN NOT CONTROL, OR CHANGE PERMITTED ACTIVITIES OR AGE GROUPS QUICKLY FOR SAFETY.
The river level we list may be Higher than the activity you chose for your certain age groups, Don’t worry, we do have possible solutions such as upgrading to a raft. contact us if your party has younger children that may not be permissible ( 215 ) 297.5000 or [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CUSTOMERS 13 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER OR CUSTOMERS THAT ARE POOR SWIMMERS, MUST WEAR A LIFE JACKET AT ALL TIMES.
HIGH RIVER CONDITIONS
THE RIVER IS PREDICTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 5 FT ABOVE AVERAGE AT POINT PLEASANT, AT APPROX.
8:00 A.M. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE DURING THE DAY, AND AS SUCH, IS PREDICTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 6 FT ABOVE AVERAGE BY 3:00 P.M. – SEE BELOW FOR THE PREDICTED AFTERNOON CONDITIONS.
FOR 5 FOOT ABOVE AVERAGE WATER LEVEL THE AGE AND ACTIVITIES PERMITTED ARE:
CHILDREN UNDER 8 RAFTS ONLY
TUBING – GOOD SWIMMERS ONLY -LIFEJACKETS ARE MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE UNDER 18 OR IS A POOR OR NON-SWIMMER.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15- IF PARENTS INSIST,
THEY MUST TIE TUBES. ( UNDER 8 CANNOT GO TUBING)
CANOEING AND KAYAKING – EXPERIENCED ONLY –
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15
RAFTING – IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES ( 4 YEARS OLD MINIMUM ). THERE MAY BE A WAIT
FOR RAFTS DUE TO HIGH WATER CONDITIONS.
1. PARENTAL SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE UNDER AGE 18
2. DO NOT GET OUT OF THE BOAT OR TUBE TO SWIM.
THE WATER IS OVER YOUR HEAD AND THE CURRENT IS DANGEROUSLY STRONG!
LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.
3. STAY AWAY FROM SHORELINE AND ISLANDS AS THERE ARE TREES,
ETC THAT YOU COULD GET CAUGHT IN -EXCEPT FOR THE END OF TRIP
WHEN YOU MUST GET OVER TO SHORELINE TO LAND YOUR BOAT.
4.WHEN YOU SEE THE OLD BRIDGE PIERS (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE NORTH)
BEGIN MAKING YOUR WAY TO THE PA. SHORELINE (RIGHT HAND SIDE)
AND FLOAT ABOUT 10 TO 20 FEET ALONG SHORELINE.
5. THE TRIPS ARE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY TWICE AS FAST TODAY. ( one Ride per payment ).
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AFTERNOON EXPECTED RIVER LEVELS (AS MENTIONED ABOVE , THE RIVER IS PREDICTED TO RISE), CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
THE RIVER IS PREDICTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 6 FT ABOVE AVERAGE AT POINT PLEASANT ( EARLY AFTERNOON TO 3:00 P.M. )
TUBING IS DISCOURAGED. IF YOU INSIST ON GOING YOU MUST BE GOOD SWIMMERS
LIFEJACKETS ARE MANDATORY. NO ONE UNDER I8 IS ALLOWED.
CANOEING AND KAYAKING – VERY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS ONLY – NO CHILDREN UNDER 16
RAFTING – NO CHILDREN UNDER 13
DUE TO HIGH WATER CONDITIONS.
1.DO NOT GET OUT OF THE BOAT OR TUBE TO SWIM. THE WATER IS OVER YOUR HEAD
AND THE CURRENT IS VERY STRONG! LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES
2. STAY AWAY FROM SHORELINE AND ISLANDS AS THERE ARE TREES,
ETC THAT YOU COULD GET CAUGHT IN -EXCEPT FOR THE END OF TRIP
WHEN YOU MUST GET OVER TO SHORELINE TO LAND YOUR BOAT.
4. WHEN YOU SEE THE RIVER PIERS (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE NORTH)
BEGIN MAKING YOUR WAY TO THE PA. SHORELINE (RIGHT HAND SIDE)
AND FLOAT ALONG SHORELINE.
5. THE TRIPS ARE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY TWICE AS FAST TODAY. ( one Ride per payment ).