Trip, Oswego River, Moving Water

The Oswego is one of the prettiest pine barren's streams. The first half of the trip twists and turns through a white cedar forest.  Then the Oswego spreads out into a marshy, multi-channeled, pond-like expanse.   Paddle the last mile through Harrisville Pond to the takeout.    The time on the water for this 6.2 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours.   We will take a break and eat lunch along the way. The Oswego River is approximately 90 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Oswego Lake Boat Ramp , Lake Oswego Road. Chatsworth, NJ.  Coordinates: 39.734492510520575, -74.49117728762475.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Harrisville Pond.

Take Out: Harrisville Pond , Chatsworth Rd, Chatsworth, NJ.  Coordinates: 39.665778381454686, -74.52434183590599.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at Harrisville Pond to take drivers back to Oswego Lake to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

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.

Requirements: 

• Transportation of your boat and gear to the trip location.

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.
• Wear quick drying clothes suitable for getting wet.  If the weather is cool dress in layers and have a set of dry clothes with you 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 Mark Sagin at saginmark@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