Bushkill is a small village in Lehman Township, Pike County (ZIP 18324), on US 209 along the Delaware River. The headquarters of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is here, and national park land runs along the river right past the village.
Most visitors come for Bushkill Falls, a few minutes up the road. Big private communities such as Saw Creek Estates also use a Bushkill address, so you'll see the name on a lot of eastern Poconos rentals. It's the national-park side of the Poconos: woods, river, waterfalls and quiet, with Stroudsburg's restaurants about half an hour south.
Bushkill Falls
- Bushkill Falls, 138 Bushkill Falls Road (888-287-4545): a private park of waterfalls and trails a few minutes from the village.
- It's closed December through March. The rest of the year, hours vary by season, day of the week and weather, so check the posted schedule before you go.
- Leashed pets are welcome. Cell service is spotty in the park. See our Bushkill Falls guide for the trails and tickets.
Sources: Bushkill Falls park hours
Things to do in Bushkill: the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- The park's headquarters is in Bushkill. There are no visitor services at the headquarters unless the park advertises them; the park's information line is 570-426-2452.
- Dingmans Falls' access road, visitor center and trail are closed for bridge and trail work, with all traffic, even on foot, prohibited during construction.
- Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, about 15 minutes north: the park's education partner, with free hiking trails and weekend public programs all year. Holiday Bows & Boughs runs December 5, 2026, 1 to 3:30 PM.
- Shawnee Mountain ski area is about 15 minutes south, and the river beaches, trails and overlooks of the Water Gap itself about 25. See our Delaware Water Gap and waterfalls guides.
Sources: NPS: current conditions · NPS: visitor centers · PEEC
Bushkill by season
- Winter: Bushkill Falls is closed December through March. Ski at Shawnee Mountain (about 15 minutes), and catch PEEC's weekend programs, which run all year.
- Spring: waterfalls run full after the snowmelt, Bushkill Falls reopens in April, and Pennsylvania's trout season opens in early April.
- Summer: the longest Bushkill Falls hours, river days in the national recreation area, and the Delaware River beaches.
- Fall: color usually peaks in early to mid October; the drive along US 209 and the falls trails are at their best.
Short-term rental rules around Bushkill
- Lehman Township (Pike County) says new short-term rentals aren't permitted in any residential zone. Existing permitted rentals renew every 2 years, the permit number has to appear in every ad, and the main guest must be an adult with a written lease.
- Lehman Township rentals need at least 1 off-street parking space per bedroom, and they're for overnight lodging only: no weddings, conferences or events.
- Homes on the Monroe County side, in Middle Smithfield Township, need a yearly short-term rental license, with occupancy of 2 people per bedroom plus 4, up to 14.
- Every host on our site is responsible for the home's township short-term rental permit. Your host will confirm house rules, occupancy limits and any community passes before you arrive.
Sources: Lehman Township short-term rentals · Middle Smithfield Township short-term rentals · Lehman Township permit guide for owners · Permit rules by township
Groceries, pharmacy, urgent care and the ER
- Price Chopper, 4547 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg (Marshalls Creek), (570) 223-2410: open daily 6 AM to midnight, with a pharmacy, beer and wine. About 13 minutes south.
- CVS Pharmacy, 5122 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg ((570) 223-2563), with a drive-thru, about 11 minutes away.
- JeffExpress Urgent Care–Middle Smithfield, 4541 Milford Road, Suite 2, East Stroudsburg ((570) 395-2530): open every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, about 13 minutes away.
- Nearest emergency room: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, 206 E. Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, open 24 hours, about 25 minutes away. In an emergency, call 911.
- For dinner out, downtown Stroudsburg is about 25 to 30 minutes away; see our Stroudsburg nights out guide.
Sources: Price Chopper Marshalls Creek · JeffExpress Urgent Care–Middle Smithfield · LVH–Pocono
How far is it from Bushkill?
Drive times from the village on map routes, without traffic:
- Bushkill Falls: about 4 minutes. CVS and Price Chopper in Marshalls Creek: about 11 to 13. Shawnee Mountain: about 15. PEEC: about 15.
- Delaware Water Gap: about 25 minutes. Stroudsburg: about 25 to 30. Milford and Grey Towers: about 35 to 40.
- Camelback: about 45 minutes. Mount Airy: about 45. Kalahari: about 50. Hawley: about 1 hour.
- New York City (Times Square): about 2 hours (86 miles). Philadelphia: about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Getting to Bushkill
- By car: I-80 to Exit 309, then US 209 north through Marshalls Creek to Bushkill. From New Jersey, the Delaware Water Gap toll bridge charges westbound only ($2.00 E-ZPass, $5.00 by plate for a car in 2026).
- By bus: Martz Trailways from New York's Port Authority stops on State Route 209 in Marshalls Creek, about 15 minutes from the village. You'll need a car or a ride from there.
Sources: Martz schedule and stops