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Delaware
River Tubing
route 29
Frenchtown
215-669-3588
Great family tubing outfitter on the delaware!! Special Group
discounts apply. Student passes available. Prices as low as
$7.95 for the whole day. Free lunch is included with most trips.
Come tube with the famous river hot dog man!!
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Bel
Haven Canoes
1227 Route 542
f Egg Harbor (Green Bank)
800-445-0953 • 609-965-2205
Canoe, Kayak & Tubing rentals and sale
Delaware
river tubing
route 29
Frenchtown
215-669-3588
Great family tubing outfitter on the delaware!! Special Group discounts
apply. Student passes available. Prices as low as $7.95 for the
whole day. Free lunch is included with most trips. Come tube with
the famous river hot dog man!!
First
Bridge Marina & Kayaks
500 Great Bay Blvd.
Tuckerton
1-800-50-kayak
Kayak, boat rental and touring business in the heart of the Great
Bay Wildlife Management Area. They are dedicated to educating the
public about the intricasies of their estuary. There are many trails
which can be accessed by kayakers throughout the entire Management
Area with great views and spectacular birding.
Jersey
Paddler
1748 Route 88
Brick
888-225-2325 • 732-458-5777
Canoe & Kayak rentals, sales, equipment and lessons
Mowhawk
Canoe & Livery
Squankum-Yellowbrook Rd
Farmingdale
732-938-7755
They offer trips of two different trip lengths on the Upper Manasquan
River. Our one hour trip, a good choice for paddlers with small
children. The three and a half hour trip is more scenic and challenging.
They also rent Ocean Kayaks that can be paddled in the ocean. Delivery
available. They are open weekends through late June at 9am and 7
days a week beginning late June at 10am.
New
Jersey Kayak
409
East Bay Avenue
Barnegat
609-698- 4440
Offers kayak rentals and tours through the 40,000 acre Edwin B.
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Open weekends through April &
May...Daily Memorial Day till Labor Day..weekends end of Oct
Pine
Barrens Canoe & Kayak Rental
3260 Route 563
Chatsworth
800-732-0793 • 609-726-1515
Day and overnight canoe and kayak rentals on the Wading and Oswego
Rivers through the Wharton State Forest in the Pinelands.
Row
Your Boat Rentals
Swartswood Lake State Park
Swartswood
973-383-4200
Rowboats, Canoes, Kayaks, Peddle Boats, Sailboats: Sailcats, Sunfish
South
Shore Marina
1880 Greenwood Lake Tpke.
Hewitt
973-728-1681
Sailboat, Canoe & Kayak rentals on Greenwood lake. Lessons available.
Sweetwater
Guided Trips
P.O. Box 118
Surf City
609-361-9371
Canoe & Kayak trips on the Batso and Mullica Rivers. 4 hours:
$40 ppp 8 hours: $75pp Fishing, Beach Buggy and other trips too.
White
Water Challengers
P.O. Box 8
White Haven, PA 18661
1-800-443-RAFT
Whitewater rafting at Whitewater Challengers means great fun for everyone.
From beginner to high adventure enthusiast, you'll find a trip that
offers exactly the level of challenge and excitement you're looking
for.
It is
important to remember while you are going rafting and Tubing in
NJ that the weather can change quickly. Try to be prepared for just
about any weather situation, especially May-June and September-October.
What
Should I Wear?:
A pair
of sneakers you don't mind getting wet (sneakers should lace up
so they don't fall off)
Wool socks
Bathing Suit
Shorts
A piece of clothing that retains heat when it gets wet like wool,
pile, polypropylene, and or neoprene
Rain Jacket and Rain Pants
Hat or visor
Wool Gloves
Sunscreen / Lipscreen
Sunglasses
Camera
Most Rafting and tubing companies in NJ and Pennsylvania have wetsuits
you can rent. Most companies require wetsuits when running the rivers
in May, early June, September, and October. Sometimes a wetsuit
is good to have when it is raining or overcast. Life Jackets, Helmets,
and Paddles will be provided by the rafting company. All of the
companies provide expert instruction.
What
kind of weather should I expect?
The
weather in May,June, September, and October can vary greatly, but
genrally is ideal for tubing along the delaware.Lows in the 50's
to 60's can be expected while having highs in the 70's and 80's.
The months of July and August have lows in the 60's and highs in
the 90's sometimes.
Is
the water cold?
The
water is colder at the beginning of the rafting season and gradually
warms by July and August. During the months of September and October
to water temperature can be warmer then the air temperature. Usually
rafting and tubing on the delaware can be quite warm.
Is
it better rafting on the weekend or the weekday?
The
weekdays have better rafting because there is more water released
from the dams because there is a higher demand for power.
What
to expect when contacting a Rafting Company in Pennsylvania or New
Jersey:
When
should I call?
Most
rafting companies are taking reservation all year long either by
mail, email, or phone. Plan ahead early if you have a date in mind
or trying to raft the river when there is a planned release.
Are
there Group Discounts?
Yes,
some of the companies provide a discount to groups interested in
rafting and to the people organizing the groups.
Can
I bring my children?
Many
of the rafting companies have a minimum age for rafters. Check with
the company to see what the age is. There is no minimum age to raft
and tube in New Jersey.
What
kind of physical shape should I be in?
It
is a good idea to feel comfortable in the water. You should also
be able to paddle and have some upper body strength.
Should
I confirm my reservations?
Be
sure to confirm your reservations prior to arrival. Weather conditions
may affect rafting and tubing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
What
time should I arrive?
Also
check to make sure what time you need to arrive at the rafting company.
Most rafting and tubing companies have 7am or 8am arrival times.
Where
is the best place to stay?
It
is best to arrive the night before and stay locally. Check with
the rafting or tubing company or other online resources for more
information.
Do
the rafting and tubing companies have accomodations?
Many
of the rafting and tubing companies have accomodations available
for before and after your trip.
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