A great place for canoeing and kayaking

Launch your own, or rent one…

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Whether you rent a boat or own one, the Nissequogue River State Park is a great place for a canoe or kayak adventure. If you have your own boat, here are some things to keep in mind while planning your trip.

The Nissequogue is a tidal river, and not without inherent dangers. An eight foot rise and fall of the tide can produce swift currents, and strong winds sometimes blow in from Long Island Sound. Nissequogue is an Indian word that means “muddy banks” or “clay banks”, and great care must be taken to avoid getting stuck in the mud at or near low tide. The best time to be on the river is from 4 hours before high tide until 4 hours after. All canoe or kayak trips, therefore, should be planned with this in mind. If you are not familiar with this river, please seek some advice before launching.

To take maximum advantage of the current and enjoy the longest trip, launch your craft 2 1/2 hours before high tide. This will give you 2 hours to paddle up, with the current, to the headwaters at Jericho Turnpike. Once there you will have a half hour or so for a little lunch break, and then you and the current will head back downriver with the outgoing tide, back to the Nissequogue River State Park. High tide is different every day. Make sure you plan ahead.

There are now barbeque pits and picnic tables near the canoe launch site at the Nissequogue River State Park, making it an ideal place to bring your group for it’s annual canoe trip and picnic. For permits, reservations, and information about group picnics and barbeques, , you need to call :

Nissequogue River State Park

(631) 269- 4927

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Rental Canoes and Kayaks are available with advance reservations. We have one man kayaks, two man kayaks, and canoes. The canoes will hold 2 or 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Reservations are necessary.

Call Bob’s Canoe Rental, Inc. (631) 269- 9761 and specify "Nissequogue River State Park .”

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