New Jersey Highlands Kayaking
It is a bit of a local secret, but New Jersey, which is the most densely populated state in the nation, is also one of the most scenic – if one knows where to go. The many small rivers and lakes in the Highlands Region of Northern New Jersey are especially beautiful. This website is a celebration of these waters.
Lakes
Allamunchy Pond: link
Blue Heron Lake: link
Budd Lake: link
Catfish Pond: link
Collins Pond: link
Coventry Pond: link
Cranberry Lake: link
Crater Lake: link
Deer Park Pond: link
Delaware Lake: link
Gardner’s Pond: link
Ghost Lake: link
Green Turtle Pond: link
Greenwood Lake: link
Hainsville Pond: link
Haledon Reservoir: link
Hemlock Pond: link
Jefferson Lake: link
Lake Aeroflex: link
Lake Ashore: link
Lake Hopatcong: link
Lake Lookout: link
Lake Musconetcong: link
Lake Ocquittunk: link
Lake Sonoma: link
Lake Success: link
Little Swartswood Lake: link
Long Pine Pond: link
Lost Lake: link
Lower Blue Mtn Lake: link
Merrill Creek Reservoir: link
Monksville Reservoir: link
Mountain Lake: link
Owens Station Crossing Pond: link
Oxford Furnace Lake: link
Paulinskill Lake: link
Pompton Lake: link
Quick Pond: link
Ramapo Lake: link
Ridge Road Pond: link
Round Valley Reservoir: link
Ryker Lake: link
Sawmill Lake: link
Shepherd Lake: link
Silver Lake: link
Speedwell Lake: link
Splitrock Reservoir: link
Spruce Run Reservoir: link
Steenykill Lake: link
Stony Brook Lake: link
Swartswood Lake: link
Thunder Mtn Road Pond: link
Tilcon Lake: link
Twin Lakes: link
Washington Valley Reservoir: link
Wawayanda Lake: link
White Lake: link
White’s Pond: link
Willow Crest Lake: link
Rivers
Black Brook: link
Black River: link
Delaware River: link
Musconetcong River: link
Passaic River: link
Paulins Kill: link
Pompton River: link
Raritan River: link
Rockaway River: link
Wallkill River: link
Whippany River: link
References
Below are some useful references:
NJ DEP: Places to Fish – Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs: link
NJ DEP: Places to Fish – Rivers and Streams: link
NJ DEP: Delaware River Boat Access Sites: link
NJ DEP: Lakes Survey Maps: link
Web: New Jersey Kayaking: link
Book: Exploring the Little Rivers of New Jersey, by James & Margaret Cawley: link
Book: Garden State Canoeing, by Edward Gertler: link
Book: Quiet Water New Jersey, by Kathy Kenly: link
Feedback
Feedback is welcome / Graeme Birchall
Email: Graeme underscore Birchall at verizon dot net
September / 2026