Trip, Batsto River, Moving Water

A beautiful remote run down the heart of the Wharton State Forest.  The river twists and turns and there are some obstructions (tree limbs and bushes) to navigate past.

The car shuttle between the put in and take out includes driving on 4 miles of state forest sand road.  Expect to meet at the takeout where we will consolidate boats on top of vehicles and drive together to the put in. At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at Batsto to take drivers back to Quaker Bridge to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together. Specific shuttle directions will be emailed to participants Friday night.  The approximate time on the river including lunch to paddle 5.5 miles is 4 hours.  The Batsto River is approximately 70 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.

Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

Meet at the takeout at 10:00 AM: Basto Lake Canoe Launch, Basto Lake Road, Hammonton, NJ, just off Route 542 Hammonton Road: Coordinates 39.646784949354995, -74.65330174825571.  Click here for a street view of the turn off at Route 542. 

Put In Quaker Bridge Canoe Access Quaker Bridge Road, Wharton State Forest

Requirements (for your safety): 

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.

• Dress appropriately for cool/cold weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  Have a dry set of clothes in a waterproof bag in the boat.

• Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and lunch.
• Bring a dry bag or waterproof container for your personal belongings/extra clothes.
  Have a secure place to carry your car keys.
• Have a set of dry clothes in your car if you want to change for the ride home.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Rain, inclement weather, or high or low water levels can cancel or reschedule the trip or change the trip location.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf