Kayaking · New Jersey
Kayaking in New Jersey
10 outfitters across New Jersey. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
2,957 mi
279 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
10 of 10
Cities
8
Most in Alpine (2), 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 10 outfitters listed in New Jersey.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Kayaks Alpine NJ | Alpine | 5.0337 Google reviews |
| DAKS Kayaks and Paddle boards | Ocean City | 5.068 Google reviews |
| Urban Paddle Kayak Tours, Lessons & Kayak Trips | Jersey City | 4.8428 Google reviews |
| Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental | Washington | 4.8385 Google reviews |
| Sandy Hook Kayaks | Middletown Township | 4.8214 Google reviews |
| Miss Chris Kayak & Paddleboards | Cape May | 4.872 Google reviews |
| Kayak Rental NJ | Alpine | 4.810 Google reviews |
| Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rental | Princeton | 4.7373 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in New Jersey
- Named rivers and streams mapped in New Jersey
- 2,957 mi
- River reaches
- 279
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 96
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Delaware River293 mi
- Wallkill River86 mi
- Passaic River82 mi
- Hudson River62 mi
- Maurice River51 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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