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Many outdoor enthusiasts regard paddling a canoe or kayak as one of the best ways to experience the Pinelands up-close. A number of privately owned canoe/kayak rental agencies or "liveries," are located throughout the area, offering trips down such rivers as the Mullica, Batsto, Oswego, and the Wading. A trip down one of these Pinelands waterways can last from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the route you choose and the river conditions. Some liveries may arrange overnight trips.
Wharton State Forest (609-561-0024) features seven canoe campsites along the Mullica, Batsto and West Branch of the Wading Rivers. Most liveries are open through October and into November depending on the weather. When planning your journey down a Pinelands waterway, it is a good idea to contact a rental agency to find out about river conditions, prices, and the need for reservations. Be sure to ask your rental agent for tips to help make your trip as safe as possible.
Also remember that the Pinelands are a delicate ecosystem. As you enjoy the Pinelands, please be sure to treat the area with respect to help preserve the natural and scenic resources of the region.
The following canoe and kayak liveries are listed for the convenience of Pinelands visitors, and in no way does the Pinelands Commission endorse any of these. Other vendors may be available. The information below is subject to change and the Pinelands Commission does not guarantee its accuracy.
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Adams Canoe Rental
1005 Atsion Rd.
Vincentown, NJ 08088
(609) 268-0189
Mullica and Batsto Rivers
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Al & Sam’s Canoe and Boat Rentals
2626 West Weymouth Road
Newfield, NJ 08344
(856) 692-8440
Maurice River
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Clark’s Canoe Rental
201 Hanover St.
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 894-4448
Rancocas Creek
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Katabasis
PO Box 306
New Gretna, NJ 08224-0306
(609) 296-9510
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Mick's Canoe Rental
3107 Route 563 (Jenkins)
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1380
In NJ/PA (800) 281-1380
Oswego, Wading Rivers, Oswego, Harrisville Lakes
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Mullica River Boat Basin
1118 Route 542
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2120
Mullica, Batsto, Wading, Oswego Rivers
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New Jersey Kayak
490 East Bay
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-4440
Barnegate Bay, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
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Palace Outfitter
6924 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-3951
(609) 625-8552
Great Egg Harbor River
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Paradise Lakes Campground
P.O. Box 46, Route 206
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-7095
Paradise Lake
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RJ Toad’s
121 Coville Drive
Browns Mills, NJ 08015-3735
(609) 735-2369
(609) 735-7981
Rancocas Creek, Cedar Creek, Batsto, Mullica
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The Paddle Shack
5045 Somers Point Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330-1695
(609) 909- 5250
Egg Harbor River, Lake Lenape
(Revised, March 2007)
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