Canoeing · New Jersey
Canoeing in New Jersey
4 outfitters across New Jersey. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
1,073
Rated 4.5+ on Google
4 of 4
Cities
3
Most in Princeton (2)
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 4 outfitters listed in New Jersey.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental | Washington | 4.8385 Google reviews |
| Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental | Princeton | 4.7373 Google reviews |
| Griggstown Canoe And Kayak Rental | Princeton | 4.7361 Google reviews |
| FROG Canoe & Kayak Rentals LLC | Beachwood | 4.594 Google reviews |
Operators
Canoeing operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in New Jersey
- Named lakes in New Jersey
- 365
- Reservoirs
- 708
Largest by area
- Lake Tappan920 acres
- Oradell Reservoir708 acres
- Swimming River Reservoir577 acres
- Lake Lenape323 acres
- Makepeace Lake313 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Resources
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Videos worth watching
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Golden Rules of Canoeing | How to Stay Safe on the Water
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How to Paddle a Canoe
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Canoe Paddle Strokes with Northern Tier
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Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
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