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Maurice River

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14.3–15 midistance range
Moderatedifficulty options
Wetland vista on the Maurice River in southern New Jersey.
Maurice River wetland context for the Fowser Road to Matts Landing planning reachPhoto by National Park Service · National Park Service article image
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Your tripNorth Delsea Drive gravel boat ramp to Fowser Road public boat launchApproximately 15 tidal river miles · 6–10 hours depending on tide · moderate
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Maurice River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Maurice River routes use Maurice River at Bivalve, NJ as the main gauge reference.

Route options

Compare 2 scored routes across Cumberland County / Maurice River upper tidal reach, Millville / Maurice River estuary. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

Maurice River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Maurice River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Maurice River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Maurice River routes across Cumberland County / Maurice River upper tidal reach, Millville / Maurice River estuary. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Maurice River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with Maurice River at Bivalve, NJ, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Maurice River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.