Franklin Lakes Paddle Days
Until further notice, the access road to the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, off of High Mountain Road, will be CLOSED. Due to damage from recent storms, the road is unsafe, and the Borough will be installing a new culvert under the roadway. Because of the permitting process involved with dam structures, it is anticipated that the road will be closed at least until late Fall 2024. The Nature Preserve will continue to be open from dawn to dusk, but the parking lot and the road leading to the parking lot will be closed. Park access will be on foot only, with parking on adjacent streets, where permitted.
WE RENT CANOES, KAYAKS, STANDUP PADDLE BOARDS, HOBIE MIRAGE KAYAKS, AND HOBIE MIRAGE ECLIPSE PEDAL BOARDS
RATES
1 Hour Rental - Single - $25 // $10 For Each Additional Hour
1 Hour Rental - Tandem - $35 // $15 For Each Additional Hour
1 Hour Rental - Hobie - $30 // $15 For Each Additional Hour
1 Hour Rental - Tandem Hobie - $40 // $15 For Each Additional Hour
RENTALS INCLUDE: PADDLES AND PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICES
LOCATION:
1 NATURE PRESERVE WAY, FRANKLIN LAKES, NEW JERSEY 07417
Hours: 9am - 6pm (Last rental at 5pm)
About the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve:
The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve is a public nature reserve located mostly within Franklin Lakes, NJ with a tiny portion extending into North Haledon, NJ. The preserve occupies the site of the former Haledon Reservoir. Recreation opportunities at the preserve include canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, fishing, and bird watching. The preserve, which requires a fishing license, has been listed as ‘one of the 100 best spots for fishing in New Jersey’. Common catches include largemouth bass, black crappie, pickerel, yellow perch, sunfish, giant carp, and catfish.
For a trail map of the nature preserve click here.
For more information on the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve click here.
Ramsey Location
835 Route, 17 South
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-8141
Succasunna Location
Roxbury Mall, 281 Route 10 East
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-7799