AT A GLANCE ~ PROGRAM/EVENT & PARK NEWS:


  • DINE OUT FOR THE CANAL, a fundraiser arranged by the D & R Canal Watch in celebration of the canal's 175th anniversary, enables participants to show their support for the park while enjoying a meal out. On two Tuesday and two Thursday evenings this summer 12 generous resturants located in communities along the canal will donate 15% of the cost of your meals to directly benefit the park. So print out the dinner IDs (coupons) and go out to enjoy a meal on JUNE 16, JUNE 25, JULY 7 and/or JULY 23. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND THE LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS. And, don't forget to PRINT YOUR DINNER IDS (coupons). NOTE: Restaurants WILL NOT PARTICIPATE without the ID so do make sure to present the it BEFORE ORDERING!


  • The SUMMER 2009 MILEPOST is now available online. Get our full schedule of activities through AUGUST! Click here to download and print your copy! NOTE: The Milepost is now larger with an 8.5 x 14 print size.


  • The SUMMER 2009 PROGRAM SCHEDULE through AUGUST is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Click here to check-out all the offerings.


  • Are you having trouble locating one of our many parking areas? Do you have a GPS unit? Then CLICK HERE to download a copy of the park's GPS PARKING LOT COORDINATES. Plug in the coordinates of your choice and easily find your way to the D & R!


  • In celebration of the canal's 175th, the D & R Greenway Land Trust, in partnership with the D & R Canal Commission and the Delaware River Mill Society, proudly presents RIBBON OF LIFE ~ D & R CANAL AT 175 a special photo/art exhibition at the Johnson Education Center located at 1 Preservation Place in Princeton. This summer exhibition will be open from May 18th - August 14th before it moves to the Prallsville Mill site on August 30th where it will be open through September 30th. Click here to learn more details.


  • Please note that the Six Mile Run Trail Map is currently being revised. A new updated map will be available soon. The revised version will be posted to our site when completed so do make sure to check back soon.

    Main Park Office
    D&R Canal State Park
    145 Mapleton Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    Phone: (609) 924-5705

    Bull's Island Recreation Area
    and Campground

    2185 Daniel Bray Highway (Route 29)
    Stockton, NJ 08559
    Phone: (609) 397-2949

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