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Carry-In Kayak Access Site River Access Site With Ramp And Parking Marinas- Open To Public (fees may apply) Mapping by FisherWorks Consulting 110.9 Amico Island, NJ (Lat 40 02 09 Lon 74 59 06), beach 110.8 Linden Ave at Pleasant Hill Park, PA (Lat 40 02 27 112 Hawk Island, NJ (Lat 40 02 43 Lon 74 57 38), fuel (9 am to 6 pm), pump out, dock and ramp access (1/3 mile walk), parking, port-o-potties, picnic, shore fishing, Lon 74 59 31), surfaced ramp, parking, small dock, rest- (kayak accessible), restrooms, showers, picnic, ice, bait and tackle, boat parts & supplies, refreshments, closes at dusk, food at adjacent marinas, Mapquest dir to: Norman rooms, picnic, shore fishing, hrs 6 am-10 pm, convenience 856-461-1415. Ave and River Dr, Riverside Park, NJ 08075. store and bait shop nearby, MapQuest dir to: 9100 N Dela- (Lat 40 02 14 Lon 74 58 38), fuel, pump out, restaurant, ice, mechanic, shower, Andalusia ware Ave, Phila, PA 19136. 111 Riverside, NJ 112.5 107 Palmyra Cove Nature Park, NJ (Lat 40 00 33 Lon 75 02 609-461-1077. Mansion 31), beach access, parking, restrooms, water, picnic, shore fishing, 108 PFBC Tacony, PA (Lat 40 01 11, Lon 75 01 58), (Lat 40 01 50 Lon 74 58 44), fuel, pump out, restaurant, slips, dry hrs 9 am to 4 pm, driving dir: From Phila, cross Tacony Palmyra surfaced ramp, parking, port-o-potties, shore fishing, hrs 110.7 Dredge Harbor Boat Center, NJ stack, parts, service, boat sales, pool, recreation area, bathroom and showers, 856-461-1194. Bridge, take extreme left lane just past Toll Bldg for Souder St/Mar- 7 am-9 pm, closed Dec-Mar, driving dir: I-95 north to ket St exit, turn L, go two blocks to Temple Blvd, turn L, turn R to Toll Cottman Ave (Exit 30), R on State Rd, R on Bleigh St, R on 110.6 Clarks Landing, NJ (Lat 40 01 53 Lon 74 58 48), pump out, restaurant, 856-461-2700. Bldg parking lot, just before toll plaza. Cross parking lot behind Toll Milnor, L on Princeton to rd end, R to ramp. I-95 south to Bldg on the left, continue on narrow road under bridge to parking lot Exit 30, L on Bleigh, then see above. 100 Philly Marine Center, PA (Lat 39 57 18 Lon 75 08 21), fuel, pump out, restaurant, shower, laundry, of Ed center, beach launch in front of center. From NJ, take RT73 transient slips, 215-931-1000. 106 PFBC Frankford Arsenal, PA (Lat 40 00 26 Lon 75 to last traffic light before bridge, R on Souder St, follow above dir. 100.2 Mural 03 21), surfaced ramp, parking, small dock, port-of-potties, 99.7 Piers Marina, PA (Lat 39 57 02 Lon 75 08 26), fuel, transient slips, ice, restrooms, shower, laundry, 91.4 Fort Mifflin, PA (Lat 39 52 31 Lon 75 12 34), dock access shore fishing, hrs 5 am to 10 pm, Dec-Mar 8 am-5 pm, 215-351-4101. (call ahead; dock may be locked), parking, restrooms, drinking wa- MapQuest dir to: 5625 Tacony St, Phila, 19135. 99.5 Penn’s Landing, PA (Lat 39 56 38 Lon 75 08 26), dock to access Old City and Independence NP, ter, camping, rustic lodging, hrs Mar-Nov 10 am to 4 pm, Wed to (Lat 39 58 51 Lon 75 03 57), sur- transient dock; call one day ahead, 215-923-9129. Sun or by appt, (215-685-4167), MapQuest dir to: 1 Fort Mifflin Rd, 105 Pennsauken, NJ faced ramp, parking, dock, shore fishing, Mapquest dir to: Phila, PA 19153. 99 Wiggins Park, NJ (Lat 39 56 31 Lon 75 07 51), transient docking; see web site for daily fees over 7 River Rd and Derousse Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, then hrs and overnight fees, 856-541-7222. RiverLink Ferry available to Penn’s Landing. 91 RiverWinds Point, West Deptford Township, NJ (Lat 39 51 follow Derousse to ramp. 46 Lon 75 12 27), beach access, parking, adjacent to RiverWinds 95.1 William Hargrove on Big Timber Creek, NJ (Lat 39 52 26 Lon 75 07 16), fuel (9-5 weekdays, 8-6 (Lat 39 52 38 Lon 75 10 Community Center, Mapquest dir to: Grove Rd and RiverWinds 93 West Deptford Twp, NJ weekends), ramp with dock (kayak accessible), restrooms, ice, mechanic, shower, 856-931-4004. 47), surfaced ramp, parking $10, dock, port-o-potties, Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086, then follow RiverWinds Dr to launch shore fishing, hrs 6:00 am to 8:30 pm; gate closes at 8:45 95 West Creek, NJ (Lat 39 52 23 Lon 75 07 18), slips; no launch, restaurant close by, 609-744-7333. (bear right down narrow road at RiverWinds Community Center). pm or dusk, closed Dec-Mar, driving dir: from north, I-295 Private Boat Clubs - Amenities Open To Public (fees may apply) 7 Walnut Street Bridge on Schuylkill River, PA (Lat 39 57 Red Bank Ave (Exit 22), L on 2nd, R on Center St to ramp 15 Lon 75 10 46), dock access (yield to tour boat), roadway parking (from south, I-295 Red Bank Ave (Exit 22), L on Red Bank 107 Wissinoming Yacht Club, PA (Lat 40 00 43 Lon 75 02 58), fuel available, 215-331-4530. only, shore fishing, nearby food and lodging, MapQuest dir to: S Ave, L on 2nd, R on Center St. 25th St and Locust St, Phila, PA 19103, dock is accessed by foot 1 102 Farragut Sportsmen Association, NJ (Lat 39 57 26 Lon 75 06 03), transient docking, gas and pump block north of 25th and Locust. out may be available, 856-365–9772. 5 Bartram’s Garden on Schuylkill River, PA (Lat 39 56 01 95 Westville Power Boat Club on Big Timber Creek, NJ (Lat 39 51 54 Lon 75 07 15), visitor dock, Lon 75 12 29), dock access, parking, restrooms, shore fishing, refreshments and grilled snacks, 856-456-9479. hrs sunrise to sunset (gate is then locked), MapQuest dir to: Bar- tram’s Garden, 54th and Lindbergh Blvd, Phila, PA 19143. Or see http://www.bartramsgarden.org/information/directions.html 107 Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Philadelphia Skyline from the Delaware River Large vessel commercial traffic on the Delaware River 99.4 Adventure Aquarium The Tidal Delaware River presents a host of SAFETY challenges for motor, sail and paddle craft: • Be alert for big, fast ships, especially in the shipping lane and anchorages. • Ships and the tugboats accompanying them generate large wakes. • Be aware of the changing tide. The river reverses its flow direction four times daily. • Kayakers on the tidal Delaware should be experienced. Open canoes without flotation are not recommended. • Do not boat alone. Be sure to be visible to other boaters, and be aware of what is around you (including behind you). • Look out for floating debris, especially after heavy rain. • Much of the river is urbanized with ports and industry. River walls and piers may present obstacles. 94 Philadelphia sports complex • Be prepared for adverse weather such as wind, rain and cold. • Homeland security is an issue around bridges, ports, pipelines and other facilities. Keep clear of security risk areas, and be prepared to communicate with Coast Guard, marine police and other security personnel. 99 Battleship USS New Jersey Museum PFBC, www.fishandboat.com DCNR, www.dcnr.state.pa.us DEP, www.depweb.state.pa.us PA Environmental Council, www.pecpa.org Tidal Delaware River Water Trail- www.tidaltrail.org StEWArdSHIP 99.3 Walt Whitman House, once owned by the famed poet, is now a National Historic Landmark and a museum to Whitman’s life, Help care for the land, water and cultural resources along the Tidal Delaware River 856-964-5383. Tidal Delaware River Water Trail by respecting wildlife, nature and other people. “Leave No Trace,” a national outdoor ethics 99.1 Susquehanna Bank Center & Wiggins Park attract music program, provides some guidelines to minimize your impact. For lovers. Concert goers flock to the Center’s outdoor amphitheater. Water Trail more information about “Leave No Trace” outdoor ethics, visit Visit www.livenation.com. A smaller venue, Wiggins Park offers free www.Lnt.org. concerts and other activities along the waterfront promenade. Visit Leave no trace for camping and day use: www.ccparks.com. Philadelphia Section 1. Plan and prepare. 2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. 99 USS New Jersey, America’s most decorated battleship, serves River Miles 113-90 3. Dispose of waste properly. as a museum offering tours of the ship and overnight stays. Visit 4. Leave what you find. www.battleshipnewjersey.org. 5. Minimize campfires. T 6. Respect wildlife. 98.8 Gloria Dei (Old Swedes Church) is PA’s oldest church, R ID 7. Be considerate of other visitors. built by the Swedes. It was among the first to bring Christianity to E Africans and Native Americans. Visit www.nps.gov/glde/. AL IV Map & Guide D R WILDLIFE ALONG THE RIVER ELAWARE 97.7 SS United States became the fastest passenger ship ever www.tidaltrail.org Aquatic, wetland and upland areas in and along the Delaware built and the largest built in the U.S., upon her maiden voyage in Estuary provide a rich variety of habitats for invertebrates, fish, 1952. Boat tours are not available, but it is visible from the river. birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Freshwater tidal marshes www.ss-united-states.com. located in the water trail area provide important feeding areas for migratory birds, especially red-winged blackbirds; waterfowl such as 94 Sports Complex features Citizens Bank Park (Phillies), Lincoln Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river or ocean between specific points, pintails, black ducks, mallards and blue-winged teal; and wading Financial Field (Eagles) and the Wachovia Complex (Flyers and Sixers, containing access points and day-use and/or camping sites for the boating public.