Kayaking NJ

Overview about kayaking in NJ, including some ideas on where to kayak.

Monksville Reservoir Kayak

Paddle a horseshoe shaped reservoir surrounded by Monks and Horse Pond mountains.

Calm paddling in a long, narrow canal along a towpath.

Lots of irregular shoreline and coves with a variety of habitat along the edges.

Paddle a beautiful lake with islands and surrounded by an interesting shoreline.

Enjoyable paddling on a quiet lake tucked away in suburbia.

Paddle a long lake that runs along the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Princeton.

Easy paddling on the deepest natural lake in New Jersey.

Paddle a crystal clear spring fed lake with a unique white bottom.

Incredibly scenic reservoir ringed by hills and rock cliffs, with several islands.

Calm, easy paddling with rides from Six Flags Great Adventure visible on the eastern half of the lake.

Enjoy kayaking around coves with lakeside cottages surrounded by the Allamuchy Mountains.

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