Wading & Oswego Rivers - Wharton State Forest

Pinelands
( 39.699062, -74.526541 )

  1. Oswego Lake - Penn State Forest ( 39.73454, -74.49111 )
  2. Oswego River - Martha Bridge ( 39.68159, -74.51416 )
  3. Wading River - Beaver Branch ( 39.65059, -74.51890 )
  4. Wading River - Bodine Field Road ( 39.65401, -74.52497 )
  5. Wading River - Evans Bridge ( 39.67517, -74.54066 )
  6. Wading River - Godfrey Bridge ( 39.68987, -74.54612 )
  7. Wading River - Harrisville Pond ( 39.66547, -74.52434 )
  8. Wading River - Hawkins Bridge ( 39.71442, -74.56595 )

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South River
( 40.43920, -74.36810 )

  1. Raritan River - Edison ( 40.48791, -74.38382 )
  2. Raritan River - Sayreville ( 40.47450, -74.35606 )
  3. South River - Old Bridge ( 40.41228, -74.36362 )
  4. South River - Sayreville ( 40.45397, -74.37222 )
  5. South River - South River ( 40.45838, -74.38361 )

The launch point is on the river behind the little strip mall off Route 527 / Old Matawan Rd. I have never had a problem parking here, although I don't think this would be a good place for a large group to show up. Entry can be messy if the water is low.

The river is tidal and brackish at this point. If the tide is high, you can go upstream to the left, under the highway. Pick your way around all the fallen trees and have fun avoiding all the dead-ends, and you can go all the way to the Duhernal Lake dam. The lake itself is off limits.

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