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In and On the Water
However you like to play around the water, South Jersey has dozens and dozens . . . and dozens of lake, rivers, streams, creeks and ponds that are liquid playgrounds.



Medford Canoe Trail
Located on the Southwest Branch of the Rancocas Creek, the Medford Canoe Trail is a two-mile route that begins in Medford Park and ends at historic Kirby’s Mill.  Filled with fantastic scenery and lush vegetation, these tranquil waters are perfect for canoeists and kayakers.
 
Paint Island Canoe and Kayak
Paint Island Canoe and Kayak offers recreational canoes and kayaks, boat kits, gear and accessories, training and guided trips through local waterways.
 
Pakim Pond
Once a cranberry reservoir, today Pakim Pond is a serene and quiet place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. For hikers trekking along the Batona Trail, Pakim Pond has long been a welcome and scenic rest stop on their travels. A one-mile trail loops from the Batona to Pakim’s shaded picnic grove and tea-colored waters.
 
Parvin State Park
You’ll be hard-pressed to decide what you like most about Parvin State Park. The swimming. . . the hiking . . . the biking . . . the camping facilities and cabins that are accessible for people with disabilities . . . or the miles of trails that wind through acres of hardwood and white cedar swamps and pitch pine lowlands
 
Penn State Forest
Some things are best when they are left just as they are. That’s the case with Penn State Forest. The 3,336 acre forest remains undeveloped and the hikers, picnickers, boaters and anglers who frequent Penn State Forest like it that way -- the better to enjoy the Forest’s unusual pygmy forest and the calm waters of Lake Oswego.
 
Pilgrim Lake Campground
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a very good place to pop by in the neighborhood of Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds. So many enjoyable things next to Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds, and to be here is always fun. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a very good place to pop by in the neighborhood of Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds. So many enjoyable things next to Pilgrim Lake Camp Grounds, and to be here is always fun.
 
Pine Barrens Canoe Rental
Welcome to Pine Barrens Canoe Rental located in beautiful Chatsworth, NJ.
 
Pinelands Adventures
The best way to get to know the Pinelands is to get out there and explore them and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s Adventure programs have lots of ways for you to do just that. Trek deep into the wilderness, paddle the Pinelands rivers, learn survival skills or if you dare, if you think you have what it takes, dare to hunt for the mysterious Jersey Devil.
 
Rancocas State Park
First things first. With miles of trails that wind through hardwood forests and along an extensive tidewater march, Rancocas State Park is a great place to view all kinds of wildlife. But don’t stop there. Not only will you find the New Jersey Audubon Society’s Rancocas Nature Center, you can tour a re-created 1600s Powhatan Indian village, part of the Powhatan Renape Nation’s Rankokus Indian Reservation located within the Park.
 
Scotland Run Park
Some places were just meant for picnics. And boating. And fishing. That’s Scotland Run Park. You can’t beat 940 acres of parkland and trails for hiking or biking and the 80-acre Wilson Lake. Add in the nature center, where naturalists host dozens of programs for kids and adults, and Scotland Run Park is the perfect place for a picnic … and so much more.
 
 
Atsion Lake Recreational Area
If summer’s heat gets you down, Atsion Lake Recreational Area provides a refreshing escape. Set amid the Pinelands in Wharton State Forest, Atsion has what you need to chill out. Take your pick of picnicking, hiking, boating or swimming in the cooling water of Atsion Lake. Better yet, book a campsite or cabin and do it all.
 
Burlington Riverfront Promenade Park
A beautiful park along the Delaware River with places to relax for the family and several community events throughout the summer.
 
Cape May Point State Park
Best known as the site of Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park's changing shore line, dunes, pond and freshwater coastal marsh have made the area a favorite place to see the fall bird migration. The natural area includes several blazed trails where wildlife can be seen from observation platforms. Don't forget to check out the Cape May Lighthouse. Still a navigational aid open to the public, visitors who climb the steps to the top are rewarded with a view of the Cape May Penin
 
Cape May Whale Watch
One of nature’s most majestic sights is a whale soaring out of the ocean, breaching and then returning to its watery home. Want to see it? Board the 110 ft., Coast Guard approved Cape May Whale Watch and venture out into the deep waters for a closer look at whales, dolphins, porpoises and other sea life. Choose from a 2 hour Dolphin watch or a 3 hour Whale/Dolphin watch. And if you get out there and you don't see anything,  you'll get a coupon for another trip.
 
Clark's Canoe Rental
 
Delaware River Tubing
When the mercury climbs and the humidity hangs in the air, the tubemeisters at Delaware River Tubing have the perfect solution. Spend the day bobbing and splashing along the mild currents and flat stretches of the Delaware River. These aren’t just some old inner tubes snagged off someone’s back tires. Delaware River Tubing has more than 1,000 top-of-the-line colorful tubes in small, medium and large sizes, as well as and 100 rafts for a day of fun.
 
Hook One South Jersey
Hankering to get out and fish? Looking for prize-winning tournaments? Hesitant because of organization rules and regulations? Then Hook One in South Jersey is the club for you. Hook One is a Jon boat lunker club with a one bass limit at tournaments. They have no meetings and no set amount of tournament requirements for membership. All they ask for is an enthusiasm for fishing and boating!    
 
Lake Lenape Park
Leave your RV at home. At Lake Lenape Park, they do camping the old-fashioned way . . . with tents. The 2,000 acre park has 18 drive-in campsites for tent camping which are located near the boathouse where you can find showers and running water. But even if you are only there for a few hours, the Park is a favorite spot for birding, watching wildlife, or spending an afternoon on your boat cruising around the lake. 
 
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club
The Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club was founded in 1912 for the purpose of promoting yachting and other sports, social events, and friendship. Celebrate the beauty and history of Little Egg Harbor through the various activities LEHYC hosts throughout the year.
 
Maskell's Mill Wildlife Management Area
Just a short five miles from the Delaware Bay are 33 acres of pure, untouched forest and a rural pond that anglers and birders like to call their very own. Load in your canoe, kayak or electric motor boat and idle away the afternoon fishing. Or lift your eyes to the skies to spot the many species of birds that flit around the refuge, especially during migration season.