Paddle TodayFind the best paddle near you today

Live score, water level, and weather.

New Jersey | Atlantic County / Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River

Great Egg Harbor RiverWeymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access to Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access

A bounded Great Egg Harbor River planning reach from Weymouth Furnace Park to the Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access, approximately half of the National Park Service’s recommended 22-mile canoeing stretch.

Route location

Loading the route map.

Open access map

Plan this route

DistanceApproximately 11 river miles
DifficultyModerate
Typical time5–8 hours depending on discharge
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Great Egg Harbor River winding through the New Jersey Pinelands.
Route photoGreat Egg Harbor River National Wild and Scenic River contextPhoto by National Park Service / Tim Palmer

Need to know

Why this call
This route is documented for planning, but does not receive a Paddle Today score.
View Primary Source
Embed this route

Route alerts

Email me when this route improves

We'll email you when this route climbs into Good or Strong. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.

We only email on a new threshold crossing.

Route overview

Trip details

Access rules, camping, seasonal conditions and trip length.

Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceApproximately 11 river milesWeymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access to Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access
DifficultymoderateThe named source describes recreational moving water. Shallow sections, current, strainers, bridges, cold water, and access restrictions remain material.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the vehicle at Lake Lenape Park West only after obtaining the current Atlantic County vehicle-access permit and confirming the marked access route, gate, parking, hand carry, landing, and exit-before-dusk requirement; then launch at Weymouth Furnace Park. Do not use private Pine Barrens banks, bridge shoulders, or unmarked forest roads as shuttle or bailout points.
PermitsCheck posted rulesFollow current Atlantic County small-vessel vehicle-access permit rules, Lake Lenape boating/park hours, posted swimming and boating exclusions, New Jersey boating/PFD requirements, NPS Great Egg Harbor River notices, and any NJDEP or county closure, storm, or water-quality advisory. The permit grants access to named county entry/removal sites but does not guarantee a clear ramp or safe waterline.
CampingOptions nearbyLake Lenape Park West has designated campsites subject to current reservation, fee, park, and closure rules; camping is not claimed at Weymouth Furnace or on the riverbank, and a vehicle-access permit is not a camping permit.
SeasonMar-NovSpring through fall is the practical planning season. Check current flow, recent rain, debris, water temperature, daylight, and park alerts before every launch.

Plan ahead

Tomorrow and the weekend

Forecasts can change. Check current conditions again before leaving.

TomorrowChecking

Waiting on forecast.

WeekendChecking

Waiting on forecast.

Plan

Plan your trip

Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.

Route logistics

Access and shuttle

A bounded Great Egg Harbor River planning reach from Weymouth Furnace Park to the Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access, approximately half of the National Park Service’s recommended 22-mile canoeing stretch.

Access map

Skip map

Pulling access map tiles. Usually under 5 seconds.

End of map
Start

Put-in

Weymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access
Open mapDirections to put-in

Weymouth Furnace Park is a public county park with canoe/kayak run context, but the coordinate is an official on/near-water monitoring anchor rather than a current ramp survey; confirm carry, parking, signs, and wetted-edge access.

Finish

Take-out

Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access
Open mapDirections to take-out

Lake Lenape’s official small-vessel guidance identifies a western-shore entry/removal site north of campsite 18, requires hand carry and a vehicle permit, and directs users to leave before dusk. The stored coordinate is an official lake monitoring anchor; follow the county’s marked route rather than navigating by the coordinate alone.

Road shuttle

Driving shuttle routeShuttle in Apple MapsOpenStreetMap
Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Weymouth Furnace Park is a public county park with canoe/kayak run context, but the coordinate is an official on/near-water monitoring anchor rather than a current ramp survey; confirm carry, parking, signs, and wetted-edge access.
  • Lake Lenape’s official small-vessel guidance identifies a western-shore entry/removal site north of campsite 18, requires hand carry and a vehicle permit, and directs users to leave before dusk. The stored coordinate is an official lake monitoring anchor; follow the county’s marked route rather than navigating by the coordinate alone.
  • The Mays Landing dam separates Lake Lenape from the lower river. This bounded record ends at the Lake Lenape access and does not authorize dam approach, downstream continuation, private shoreline, or unreviewed tidal water.

Watch for

  • USGS 01411110 direct Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth discharge, stage, recent rain, and actual local depth
  • shallow water, submerged wood, strainers, fast rise, cold water, wind, lake boat traffic, and the Lake Lenape dam boundary
  • Atlantic County permit/gate/hours, hand carry, campsite reservation, landing, dusk exit, weather, water quality, and shuttle failure

Plan this paddle

Choose your trip times

No account needed. Check the selected access points above, then choose both dates and times. For an overnight paddle, set take-out to the following date.

Trip schedule

Times use the selected time zone. Check it against the river’s location before saving or sharing.

Browser plans

Browser plans stay on this device. Sharing opens your device’s share tools or gives you text to copy.

Download GPX Route geometry only; no schedule required.

Conditions

Water levels, gauge history, and hourly forecast

Check the forecast and local water levels before launching.

Gauge detail

Water-level history and forecastDetailed view

Gauge

Recent trend

Checking preferred range.

Checking trend.

------------

Weather

Hourly forecast

Checking weather.

Loading today's forecast.

Next 8 hours

Short-route forecast

Checking the next several hours.

Checking the best short-route window.
----Loading--

Route gallery

Photos

Check each caption: some photos show the surrounding area rather than this exact trip.

The Great Egg Harbor River winding through the New Jersey Pinelands.
Great Egg Harbor River National Wild and Scenic River contextPhoto by National Park Service / Tim Palmer
NPS official Great Egg Harbor River image

Sources

Data and sources

Read the access and hazard notes and check the linked guides. We do not issue a daily score for this trip.

NotesWhat to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Named moving-water corridorGreat Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River, Weymouth Furnace Park to Lake Lenape Park West

    NPS identifies the Penny Pot-to-Lake Lenape reach as the best 22-mile canoeing stretch and says Weymouth County Park can cut the trip roughly in half. Atlantic County confirms Weymouth canoe/kayak run context and Lake Lenape boating access.

    Source

  • Public endpoint and coordinate evidenceWeymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access and Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic removal site

    Atlantic County supplies current small-vessel access, permit, hand-carry, and dusk controls. NJDEP monitoring records supply official on/near-water coordinates and are not silently treated as exact ramp surveys.

    Source

  • Direct flow evidenceUSGS 01411110 Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth, NJ

    The station is at the Weymouth route context. Use current discharge/stage with local depth, recent rain, wind, debris, lake traffic, dam boundary, and visual scouting; no numeric recreational cutoff is inferred.

    Source

  • Camping postureDesignated Lake Lenape Park West endpoint campground subject to reservation and closure

    No informal riverbank or Weymouth Furnace camping is claimed.

    Source

  • Live gaugeUSGS 01411110, Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth, NJ

    Direct route-context station: use current discharge, gage height, recent rain, and visual conditions together; no numeric recreational cutoff is transferred.

    Source

  • Approved route imageryRights-cleared same-river or same-water-trail context image

    Approved National Park Service Great Egg Harbor River image; it provides river context and does not certify current Weymouth or Lake Lenape access, flow, wind, or waterline conditions.

    Source

Verify it yourselfCheck the source links

Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.

Reports

Paddler reports

See recent photos and notes from people on the route.

Share your trip

Help build the route page

Add photos or send a quick condition report.

Photos

Upload route photos

Add access, hazard, or on-water photos.

No files selected yet.

Keep exploring

More routes to check next

Compare another stretch on this river, or explore different rivers within 75 straight-line miles.

More in New Jersey

All 33 routes
New Jersey route guideBrowse every tracked New Jersey route.Atlantic County / Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic RiverJump to routes in this region.

Nearby routes within 75 miles

Mullica RiverBatsto Village canoe/kayak access to Pleasant Mills canoe/kayak facility · about 11 straight-line mi awayModerate · Approximately 4.5 river milesBatsto RiverLower Forge to Batsto Village · about 16 straight-line mi awayHard · Approximately 7 river milesMaurice RiverFowser Road public boat launch to Matts Landing public boat access · about 17 straight-line mi awayModerate · Approximately 14.3 tidal river milesOswego RiverHarrisville and marked Oswego River water trail · about 17 straight-line mi awayModerate · Approximately 5 miles round trip

Quick answers

Great Egg Harbor River paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Weymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access to Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access route on the Great Egg Harbor River?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Weymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access to Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access route on the Great Egg Harbor River start and end?

This route starts at Weymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access and ends at Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access, Approximately 11 river miles on the water.

Is the Weymouth Furnace Park canoe/kayak access to Lake Lenape Park West wild-and-scenic access route on the Great Egg Harbor River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

Flag a change

See something outdated?

Access, hazards, wood, and shuttle details change. Send a quick correction if something looks off.

Report a changeEmail update