Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• From Route 80, take exit 25. (Route 206).
• Continue on Route 206 north into Newton, about 12 miles.
• Left at the second traffic light (Route 206 and Spring Street).
• Left at the next light onto CR 519.
• Follow CR 519 for approximately 1/2 mile.
• Left onto CR 622 at Sussex County College sign.
• Follow CR 622 for about 3 1/4 miles.
• Watch closely for two concrete bridge supports on each side of road from an old railroad bridge that was removed. Signal to make a right turn as soon as you see this and prepare for right turn immediately following onto Junction road.
• Right on Junction Road. (Chances are you go right past it the first time!)
• Right on Parsons Road (about 1 mile).
• Left into the small entrance to the Wildlife Management Area, next to lake, just over small bridge.

Address:

Parsons Road

Hampton, NJ 07822, Sussex County

Land owner: State

GPS Coordinates: L 00^o 00' 00.0" N    Lo 00^o 00' 00.0" W

Water: Fresh

Water type: Lake

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: Grass, dirt, stones

Facilities: No Facilities At This Site

Launching considerations / restrictions:

There may be a portage across CR 622 to get to southern half of lake.

Parking situation:

Small dirt parking area for about 10 cars.

Comments:

Paulinskill Lake is a narrow lake trapped between two mountains. Roughly 3 miles long, the northern half is undeveloped and where the launch site is, within the wildlife management area. Once you cross CR 622 however the scenery changes to residential. All land south of this point is private so you need to remain in the boat. There is a private swim area at the dam at the southern end.

Related Links:

Picture of sign at entrance. (pic.jpg 88k)

Picture of parking area on a foggy morning. (pic.jpg 67k)

Picture of putin. (pic.jpg 84k)

Nice aerial picture of the lake at 2500 ft.

Last Update: 04/30/2004

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