Places to paddle near NYC

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#21

um…
actually, dweiner, the first commenter mentioned Harriman already. :slight_smile: But I agree, Harriman is awesome!

#22

Great Website…
That’s a great website!



I am making a site for my trip planning where I can gather info and links about places to paddle, camp, hike and mtn. bike.



Here is the start what I am trying to do:

http://www.m9photo.com/geogallery/map_test.php



I eventually want to add photos and trip reports.



Thanks for your help!



– Jeremy


#23

Harriman
Swimming is illegal, but falling out of your kayak isn’t. One of their best kept secrets are the keys for Island Pond boat launch. They only issue them the last two weeks of March. Just show up with your boat, paddle, saftey gear (PFD and whistle) and a valid fishing license.

#24

Split Rock

– Last Updated: Aug-16-06 12:35 PM EST –

Split Rock reservoir in Morris County, NJ is a good spot. Good sized lake (Over 3 miles end to end) and pretty secluded. Its about 45 mins from Manhattan without traffic.

As far as rivers, the Ramapo in Bergen County has some decent paddling. Nothing too hard and parts are actually quite scenic.

See the link for "places 2 paddle" on this website for my trip reports and directions to both.

Some other good spots under an hour and a half from NYC:
Waywayanda Lake
Green Turtle Pond
Monksville Reservoir
Delaware River
Wallkill River
Upper Passaic River


Also if you want to go camping:

Round Valley Reservoir (campsites are accessible by paddling and hiking only)

#25

Join a club

– Last Updated: Aug-16-06 1:50 PM EST –

Wha Ho, Pilgrims;

Join a club. Ah' belongs to de Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Club an' with over 400 members we have plenty of trips all over the NJ/NY/PA/CT area. Check out the site:

www.geocities.com/hrckc

Fat Elmo

#26

another in Manhattan
Inwood Canoe Club, near the north end of the island (Dyckman Street at the Hudson River). We have open houses on Sundays at 10 a.m. and will help you put your boat in the water and teach you a little about paddling in the Hudson.



If you come when we’re not open, there’s an official New York City Parks Department launch just north of the marina there. You theoretically need a permit. You miss our instruction and cheery company.



Open houses end sometime in September, so drop by soon!



inwoodcanoeclub.org



– Mark