Canoe around New York City

The quiet, peaceful canoe helps to capture a meditative feeling of being one with nature, even inside the boundaries of the New York metropolitan area. You can spot a grey heron or a snowy egret against a Manhattan skyline backdrop or find a bear outside of your tent with-in a three hour drive of the city. Follow the links for information about some great places to canoe in and around New York City.

Cape Cod, MA

Nauset Marsh
Wellfleet
Provincetown

New Jersey

Delaware Water Gap
Delaware/Raritan Canal

New York

Watchill Fire Island
Nissequogue River
The Peconic River
Carman's River

Pennslyvania

Promise Land State Park

Promised Land State Park,
Pennsylvania

Promised Land State Park is about 3,000 acres in size and is located on the Pocono Plateau, 1,800 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by 12,464 acres of Pennsylvania’s Delaware State Forest. Two lakes and several small streams add to the park’s outstanding scenic beauty.

Promised Land State Park is in Pike County, 10 miles north of Canadensis, along PA 390. The park is easily reached from interstates 80 and 84. The park is 35 miles from the New York and New Jersey state borders.

Nearby Pecks pond offers some beautiful views of rocks and lily pads.

Camp at Promised land State Park's Pickerel point and be surrounded on three sides by water.

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