1 to Fun
Philly Area Kayaking Locations
This page assigns a 1 to fun rating of kayaking locations in and around the Philadelphia area based on the overall experience. As we explore more of a location over time, we will continue to add to the summaries.
state / city / entrance location?
location
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
link?
MD / Ocean City / beach side
The Beach
any part of the beach before 10AM and after 5:30PM - you can enter and exit the ocean from any part of the beach when the lifeguards are not on duty. Lifeguards are on duty from 10AM to 5:30PM. Some people take the kayak out before 10AM and then anchor their kayak so that they can swim in and out to use their kayak during the hours the lifeguards are on duty. - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
link?
MD / Ocean City / Carribean Drive South from Bering Road
Assawoman Bay
enter to the left of the boat ramp between the telephone pole and the post - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / Boston Drive?
Boston Drive Launch
access to Manklin Creeky - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
Mumford / Yacht Club Launch
double boat ramp, open noon to 6PM memorial day to labor day - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / Chelsea Court and Ocean Parkway
Pintail Park
floating dock, picnic tables and benches - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
South Gate Pond
notes? - Class 1 - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
Swim and Racquet Club Launch
access to St. Martin's river and canals - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
Watertown Road Launch
access to Manklin Creek - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
Whitehorse Park Launch
2 boat ramps, walking trails, portable restroom, access to St. Martin's river and canals, near basketball courts & walking trails - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
MD / Ocean Pines / entrance location?
Wood Duck Park Launch
access to Manklin Creek & Isle of White Bay - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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MD / Ocean Pines / parking lot is across from Chelsea Court at Ocean Parkway and Chelsea Court
Ocean Pines
take trail from the parking lot to the dock - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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NJ / Cape May / Between New Jersey and Beach Avenues on Wilmington Avenue
Poverty Beach
you can surf or launch your kayak just up the shoreline, northwest from the lifeguard (on the other side of the no swimming flag) - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
NJ / Cape May / West of 2nd Avenue at 2nd and Beach Avenues
The Cove
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / Chadds Ford / entrance location?
Brandywine Creek State Park?
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / Downingtown / 675 Park Road
Marsh Creek Lake (South)
lake with different water equipment rentals - Class 1 - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / East Coventry / Route 724 & Peterman Road
Towpath Park
ramp launch onto Schuykill River, some small rapids - Class 2 - 1 to fun rating: 7
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PA / entrance location?
Ridley Creek State Park?
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
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PA / entrance location?
Evansburg State Park?
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / entrance location?
French Creek State Park?
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / Essington / 101 Taylor Avenue
Governor Printz Park
step like launch is in the middle of the park. slow moving river. paddle around Tinicum Island and stop when necessary on the NJ side of Tinicum Island's natural beach like coast line. - Class 1 - 1 to fun rating: 7
PA / London Britain Township / entrance location?
White Clay Creek Preserve?
notes? - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / Phoenixville / parking lot is near Collegeville Road and Walnut Street. Take park road where you see the sign "to Lock 60" across the street from the Produce Junction and next to Schuykill River to the parking area
Lock 60 and the Schuylkill Canal Park
picnic areas - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
nearby bar & restaurant that rents kayak & canoes:
PA / Ridley Park / 561 Darby Road
Leedom Estates Park
murky water - Class 1 - 1 to fun rating: #?
PA / Royersford / 1600 Black Rock Road
Upper Schuykill Valley Park
park has picnic tables and grills to bar-b-q - Class 1 - 1 to fun rating: 7
PA / Whitehaven / White Haven Shopping Center or parking area at PA / Jim Thorpe / Packer Hill Road & Route 209 where the old railroad cars sit
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Lehigh River that runs to Jim Thorpe - Class #? - 1 to fun rating: #?
nearby bar & restaurant in Jim Thorpe:
nearby kayak and bike rentals at both Whitehaven and Jim Thorpe locations:
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