The Lackawaxan River
Ours to Treasure
Ours to Protect
We believe the Lackawaxen River’s scenic beauty, unspoiled charm, and unique characteristics make it eminently worthy of our abiding affection, protection and care.
What makes the Lackawaxen River outstanding and remarkable?
- The Lackawaxen River is a high-quality waterway that flows from below Prompton Lake to the Delaware River. The Lackawaxen basin has been reported to be the cleanest of the nine river basins that flow into the Delaware. The Lackawaxen is 31.3 miles long.
- The historic Delaware and Hudson Canal follows the banks of the Lackawaxen with many portions of the canal and its locks still visible. Towpath Road runs along the path of the original towpath that accommodated the mules that towed the barges. Many lockhouses have been preserved. Lockhouse 31 is being restored and the grounds surrounding the house include reclaimed portions of the canal. The area has been made into a scenic park with trails and boasts an authentic replica of a canal barge. Lockhouse 31 is the site of the annual Canal Fest.
- The historic Stourbridge Railroad runs along the bank across from the canal.
- The Dorflinger Glass Factory Museum is located close to the river in the town of White Mills. Glass blowers’ cottages are part of the landscape including one that re-creates a home as it was when a glassblower and his family lived there.
- Zane Grey, famous writer of western novels, lived at the confluence of the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. He delighted in fishing the waters of the Lackawaxen. His restored home is a museum and the site of the annual Zane Grey Fest.
- The Lackawaxen is a great source of recreation. It is a favorite of fisherman. During periods of high flow kayakers, canoeists and tubers find great enjoyment as they are carried along by the current.
We seek to preserve the Lackawaxen River in its scenic and unspoiled condition for the benefit of present and future generations.