Kittatinny Canoes

What Kittatinny Canoes does

Kittatinny Canoes is a privately-held outdoor recreation and campground operator that has run self-guided river trips and lodging on the Delaware River for approximately 80 years, founded circa 1941–1946. The company operates two campgrounds — K-Camp in Barryville, NY (Catskills) and River Beach in Milford, PA (Poconos) — situated approximately 40 minutes apart, together offering riverfront RV sites, tent sites, and cabins ranging from rustic hike-in sites to luxury six-person Evergreen Riverview Cabins with full kitchens and bathrooms. K-Camp's address (3854 NY-97, Barryville, NY 12719) functions as headquarters, while the firm's mailing and additional operational base sits at 378 US-6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337. River Beach spans 18 acres with 160+ sites across wooded, open field, and riverfront configurations.

The company is the self-described largest river trip operator on the Delaware River, offering self-guided rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing trips across multiple routes with Class 1–3 rapids for varied experience levels. Pricing is per-person for river trips (equipment, paddles, life vests, transportation, and safety orientation included) and per-site/per-night for camping, with dynamic peak vs. non-peak season rates (camping open April 24 – October 24, 2026; river trips May 16 – September 27, 2026). Revenue streams include camping accommodations, river trip rentals, and on-site amenities — notably Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill (a riverside dining property acquired in 2022) and camp stores at both locations. Ancillary revenue includes group reservations with tiered free spots for 10+/20+ person groups, gift cards, and the annual Ruth Jones Memorial River Clean-Up event. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via kittatinny.com, the Campspot reservation platform for campgrounds, and the Peek booking platform for river trips, supplemented by walk-in availability and a dedicated group reservations funnel. Marketing relies on blog/content, email newsletter, and Facebook organic social. Kittatinny is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Northgate Resorts following a 2022 acquisition, and the firm employs 51–100 people.

Name

Kittatinny Canoes

Legal name

Kittatinny Canoes

Website

https://kittatinny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kittatinny Canoes is the largest self-guided river trip operator on the Delaware River, running two campgrounds (K-Camp in Barryville, NY and River Beach in Milford, PA) that offer cabins, RV sites, tent sites, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing for Tri-State families, groups, and summer camps under Northgate Resorts ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation and Campground Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• River outfitting services
• Campground accommodations
• Outdoor recreation trips
• Cabin and RV rentals
• Delaware River adventures

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Camping Accommodations: Revenue from RV sites, tent sites, and cabin rentals at two campground locations (K-Camp in Barryville, NY and River Beach in Milford, PA). Rates vary by season (Peak vs Non-Peak) and day of week, with additional person fees applying when guests exceed included amounts.
2. River Trip Rentals: Per-person pricing for self-guided river trips including rafts, kayaks, canoes, and tubes. Price includes rental boat, paddles, life vests, transportation, and safety orientation. Reservations preferred with walk-in availability.
3. On-site Amenities: Revenue from Camp Store sales, Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill dining, ice cream, firewood, and other campground amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kittatinny Canoes operates two riverfront campgrounds on the Delaware River—K-Camp in Barryville, NY and River Beach in Milford, PA—offering cabin, RV, and tent accommodations alongside self-guided river trips via rafts, kayaks, canoes, and tubes for all experience levels. Pricing is dynamic by season and includes equipment, transportation, and safety orientation. The company also runs on-site dining (Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill), camp stores, and group reservation services for large parties.

Product overview

Kittatinny Canoes is a river outfitter and campground operator offering outdoor adventures and accommodations along the Delaware River at two locations: K-Camp in Barryville, NY (Catskills) and River Beach in Milford, PA (Poconos). The company operates as the largest river trip operator on the Delaware River, providing self-guided river trips via rafts, kayaks, canoes, and tubes across multiple routes with varying difficulty levels. Accommodations include luxury Evergreen Riverview Cabins and standard Kittatinny Cabins (both sleeping up to 6 guests), RV sites with various hook-up options, and tent sites ranging from basic to rustic hike-in locations. Additional offerings include on-site dining (Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill), a camp store, group reservations with discounts, and annual environmental events. The company operates seasonally (April through October) and has been in operation for 80 years, acquiring Cedar Rapids in 2022 to expand its footprint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K-Camp: Adventurous camping in Barryville, NY featuring RV sites, tent sites, cabins, trout stream, and proximity to the Delaware River. Located 14 miles south of Narrowsburg, NY.
• River Beach

Products and services

• K-Camp Premier riverfront camping and outdoor adventure campground in Barryville, NY along the Delaware River, featuring cabins, RV sites, tent sites, on-site river trips, camp store, bath houses, and proximity to a trout stream. Open April 24 - October 24, 2026.
• River Beach Campground Scenic campground on the Delaware River in Milford, PA (Poconos), offering over 160 campsites across 18 acres with wooded, open field, and riverfront options for tent and RV camping.
• Delaware River Trips Self-guided river outfitting on the Delaware River offering rafts, kayaks, canoes, and tubes for all experience levels, with multiple route options ranging from calm-water floats (2-3 hour trips) to 10+ mile expeditions and Class 1-3 rapids. Pricing includes boat rental, paddles, life vests, transportation, and safety orientation. Open May 16 - September 27, 2026.
• Evergreen Riverview Cabin Luxury 6-person cabin along the Delaware River featuring a full kitchen with oven, full bathroom, A/C & heat, charcoal grill, fire ring, and picnic table. Linens available as add-on. Non-smoking.
• Kittatinny Cabin Cabin sleeping up to 6 people with private bedroom, built-in bunk beds, and full-size futon. Includes full bathroom, kitchenette with stovetop, A/C and heat, charcoal grill, fire ring, and outdoor deck furniture. Pet-friendly and accessible options available. Non-smoking.
• RV Camping Sites RV sites including Deluxe Back-In (full hook-ups, 30 Amp), Creekside Standard Back-In, and Standard Back-In sites with water and electric hook-ups (20-40 Amp). All include fire ring and picnic table.
• Tent Camping Sites Tent site options including riverfront, creekside, standard, and rustic sites. Options range from basic sites with water hook-ups to remote hike-in locations. Sites include fire ring and picnic table.
• Cedar Rapids Bar & Grill Riverside dining establishment adjacent to K-Camp campground with an expansive porch overlooking the Delaware River, serving locally-inspired food and cold drinks. Operated by Kittatinny.
• Camp Store On-site camp store at both campground locations offering check-in/out services, camping supplies, ice cream, firewood, and dry bags.
• Group Reservations Group reservations service for summer camps, youth groups, companies, and large parties (100+ people), including custom trip planning and group discounts (free spots for groups of 10+, additional free spots at 20+).
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase that can be redeemed toward river trips and camping stays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ability to accommodate groups of 100 or more people

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Northgate ResortscoreOthers · 1 January 2022Northgate Resorts acquired Kittatinny Canoes in 2022. Kittatinny now operates as part of Northgate Resorts' award-winning portfolio of outdoor recreation properties. This acquisition brought Kittatinny into a larger network of campground properties.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thousand Trails: Membership-based network of RV resorts and campgrounds throughout the U.S. Provides scale benchmark for campground operations with cabin, RV, and tent sites, including several Northeast properties.
• Sun Outdoors: Large operator of RV resorts and campgrounds across the U.S. with a significant Northeast footprint. Comparable in offering RV sites, cabin rentals, and amenitized outdoor stays, though at much larger scale.
• Northgate Resorts: Kittatinny's parent company operating a portfolio of outdoor hospitality properties across the U.S. Provides benchmarking for Kittatinny's financial performance and growth trajectory within the broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest franchised system of campgrounds in North America with a strong Northeast presence. KOA provides the most direct comparable for campground operations, RV/tent sites, and cabin accommodations serving family outdoor travelers.
• Adventure Bound Camping Resorts: Multi-state campground operator with full-hookup RV sites, cabins, tent camping, and on-site recreational activities. Comparable mid-size campground management model to Kittatinny.
• Mohican Outdoor Center: Delaware River-adjacent outdoor recreation operator offering canoeing, kayaking, and camping along the same waterway as Kittatinny. Direct competitive overlap in the river outfitter activity.
• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park: National franchise of family-oriented campgrounds with cabin rentals, RV sites, and organized recreational activities. Closely comparable to Kittatinny's family-camping and activity-rich positioning.
• River Riders: Direct competitor offering canoeing, kayaking, rafting, and tubing trips on the Upper Delaware River with adjacent camping. Operates in the same Delaware River corridor with similar mixed lodging and outfitting model.

Regional players

• Pocono Mountain Vacation Resort: Family-oriented campground and RV resort in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania, serving the same Tri-State market as Kittatinny. Comparable cabin and RV offerings in the same geographic region.

Emerging players

• Lake Compounce Campground: Theme park-adjacent campground in the Northeast offering combined recreation and camping experiences. Comparable blend of family outdoor activities and on-site lodging in the Tri-State feeder market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kittatinnycanoe
• Facebookfacebook.com/kittatinny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kittatinny-canoes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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