Live float conditions for 41 New Jersey rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Delaware River
Delaware River is a large river in the Delaware region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Delaware River At Belvidere Nj gauge runs roughly 2,600–13,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,800–9,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Delaware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Delaware River At Belvidere Nj, Delaware River At Riegelsville Nj, Delaware River At Trenton Nj
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South Branch Raritan River
South Branch Raritan River is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Branch Raritan River Near High Bridge Nj gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Branch Raritan River Near High Bridge Nj, South Branch Raritan River At Stanton Nj
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Big Flat Brook
Big Flat Brook is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj
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Musconetcong River
Musconetcong River is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj gauge runs roughly 60–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj, Musconetcong River Near Bloomsbury Nj
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North Branch Raritan River
North Branch Raritan River is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Raritan River Near Far Hills Nj gauge runs roughly 55–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Raritan River Near Far Hills Nj, North Branch Raritan River Near Raritan Nj
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Raritan River
Raritan River is a mid-sized river in the Raritan Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Raritan River At Manville Nj gauge runs roughly 190–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–810 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Raritan River At Manville Nj, Raritan River Below Calco Dam At Bound Brook Nj
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Pequest River
Pequest River is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pequest River At Huntsville Nj gauge runs roughly 65–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pequest River At Huntsville Nj, Pequest River At Pequest Nj
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Mullica River
Mullica River is a small creek in the Pine Barrens region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mullica River Near Batsto Nj gauge runs roughly 120–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pine Barrens · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mullica River Near Batsto Nj
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Paulinskill River
Paulinskill River is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Branch Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Branch Paulins Kill Near Lafayette Nj, Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj
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Rockaway River
Rockaway River is a small creek in the North Jersey Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rockaway River At Warren Street At Dover Nj gauge runs roughly 130–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Jersey Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rockaway River At Warren Street At Dover Nj, Rockaway River At Main Street At Boonton Nj, Rockaway River Below Reservoir At Boonton Nj
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Lamington (Black) River
Lamington (Black) River is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lamington (Black) River Near Pottersville Nj gauge runs roughly 70–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lamington (Black) River Near Pottersville Nj
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Ramapo River
Ramapo River is a small river in the North Jersey Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ramapo River Near Mahwah Nj gauge runs roughly 100–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Jersey Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ramapo River Near Mahwah Nj, Ramapo River At West Oakland Avenue At Oakland Nj, Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes Nj
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Pequannock River
Pequannock River is a small creek in the North Jersey Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pequannock River At Oak Ridge Nj gauge runs roughly 65–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Jersey Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pequannock River At Oak Ridge Nj, Pequannock River At Macopin Intake Dam Nj, Pequannock River At Riverdale Nj
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Maurice River
Maurice River is a small river in the South Jersey region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maurice River At Norma Nj gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Jersey · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Maurice River At Norma Nj
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Manasquan River
Manasquan River is a small creek in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Manasquan River At Squankum Nj gauge runs roughly 75–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Manasquan River At Squankum Nj, Manasquan River Near Allenwood Nj
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Great Egg Harbor River
Great Egg Harbor River is a small creek in the Pine Barrens region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Great Egg Harbor R Near Sicklerville Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pine Barrens · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Great Egg Harbor R Near Sicklerville Nj, Great Egg Harbor River Near Blue Anchor Nj, Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj
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Spruce Run
Spruce Run is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spruce Run At Main Street At Glen Gardner Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spruce Run At Main Street At Glen Gardner Nj, Spruce Run At Clinton Nj
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Passaic River
Passaic River is a small creek in the Passaic & Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Passaic River Near Chatham Nj gauge runs roughly 210–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Passaic & Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Passaic River Near Chatham Nj, Passaic River At Pine Brook Nj, Passaic River At Little Falls Nj, Passaic River At Dundee Dam At Clifton Nj
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Toms River
Toms River is a small river in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Toms River Near Toms River Nj gauge runs roughly 140–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Toms River Near Toms River Nj
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Wading River
Wading River is a small creek in the Pine Barrens region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj gauge runs roughly 150–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pine Barrens · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj
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Pompton River
Pompton River is a small river in the North Jersey Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pompton River At Pompton Plains Nj gauge runs roughly 160–900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Jersey Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pompton River At Pompton Plains Nj
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Rancocas Creek
Rancocas Creek is a small river in the Pine Barrens region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pine Barrens · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Rancocas Creek At Pemberton Nj, South Branch Rancocas Creek At Vincentown Nj
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Millstone River
Millstone River is a small river in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Millstone River At Blackwells Mills Nj gauge runs roughly 120–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Millstone River At Blackwells Mills Nj
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Pohatcong Creek
Pohatcong Creek is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pohatcong Crk At Creek Rd Nr Carpentersville Nj gauge runs roughly 90–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pohatcong Crk At Creek Rd Nr Carpentersville Nj
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Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek is a small creek in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cedar Creek At Western Blvd Near Lanoka Harbor Nj gauge runs roughly 110–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cedar Creek At Western Blvd Near Lanoka Harbor Nj
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Metedeconk River
Metedeconk River is a small creek in the Central Coast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Metedeconk River Near Lakewood Nj gauge runs roughly 70–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Coast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Branch Metedeconk River Near Lakewood Nj
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Oswego River
Oswego River is a small creek in the Pine Barrens region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oswego River At Harrisville Nj gauge runs roughly 95–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pine Barrens · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oswego River At Harrisville Nj
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Neshanic River
Neshanic River is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Neshanic River At Reaville Nj gauge runs roughly 40–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Neshanic River At Reaville Nj
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Wanaque River
Wanaque River is a small creek in the North Jersey Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wanaque River At Awosting Nj gauge runs roughly 70–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Jersey Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wanaque River At Awosting Nj, Wanaque River At Wanaque Nj
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Tuckahoe River
Tuckahoe River is a small creek in the South Jersey region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj gauge runs roughly 50–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Jersey · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tuckahoe River At Head Of River Nj
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Assunpink Creek
Assunpink Creek is a small creek in the Trenton / Lower Delaware region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Assunpink Creek Near Clarksville Nj gauge runs roughly 55–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Trenton / Lower Delaware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Assunpink Creek Near Clarksville Nj, Assunpink Creek At Trenton Nj
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Mulhockaway Creek
Mulhockaway Creek is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mulhockaway Creek At Van Syckel Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mulhockaway Creek At Van Syckel Nj
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Stony Brook
Stony Brook is a small creek in the Raritan Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stony Brook At Princeton Nj gauge runs roughly 55–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Raritan Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stony Brook At Princeton Nj
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Saddle River
Saddle River is a small creek in the Passaic & Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saddle River At Ridgewood Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Passaic & Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Saddle River At Ridgewood Nj, Saddle River At Lodi Nj
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Cohansey River
Cohansey River is a small creek in the South Jersey region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cohansey River At Seeley Nj gauge runs roughly 40–50 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Jersey · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cohansey River At Seeley Nj
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Crosswicks Creek
Crosswicks Creek is a small creek in the Trenton / Lower Delaware region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crosswicks Creek At Extonville Nj gauge runs roughly 130–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Trenton / Lower Delaware · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Crosswicks Creek At Extonville Nj
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Rahway River
Rahway River is a small creek in the Passaic & Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rahway River Near Springfield Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Passaic & Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rahway River Near Springfield Nj, Rahway River At Rahway Nj
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Salem River
Salem River is a small creek in the South Jersey region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salem River At Woodstown Nj gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: South Jersey · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salem River At Woodstown Nj
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Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook is a small creek in the Skylands / NW region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaver Brook Near Belvidere Nj gauge runs roughly 65–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Skylands / NW · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Beaver Brook Near Belvidere Nj
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Whippany River
Whippany River is a small creek in the Passaic & Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Whippany River At Morristown Nj gauge runs roughly 60–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Passaic & Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Whippany River At Morristown Nj, Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj
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Hackensack River
Hackensack River is a small creek in the Passaic & Northeast region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hackensack River At Rivervale Nj gauge runs roughly 95–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Passaic & Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hackensack River At Rivervale Nj, Hackensack River At New Milford Nj
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