Mullica River – Overnight Trip
The Mullica River canoe and kayak trail is a popular choice for paddlers seeking a longer, more immersive journey through Wharton State Forest. This trip is designed for those who have reserved campsites at the Mullica River Campground and plan to stay overnight.
Kayaking and canoeing on the Mullica River is an unforgettable experience. You’ll glide through narrow passages shaded by towering cedar stands and navigate gentle twists and turns before the river opens into wider stretches lined with white and yellow water lilies and the purple blooms of pickerel weed. Often, you’ll find yourself enveloped in peaceful silence, accompanied only by the natural buzz and hum of the forest around you.
From the put‑in below Atsion Lake, the paddle to the wilderness campsite takes about 4 hours. After spending the night, you’ll continue another three to four hours to the take‑out at Pleasant Mills, where Pinelands Adventures will meet you.
Total Trip Length: 11 miles — 6 miles from the launch to the campsite and 5 miles from the campsite to the pick‑up location.
Before booking your overnight trip with Pinelands Adventures, you must make a separate campsite reservation with Wharton State Forest at the Mullica River Wilderness Camp.
Mullica Wilderness Camp
Mullica Wilderness Camp is a remote, hike‑in or paddle‑in campground deep within Wharton State Forest, offering a quiet, back‑to‑nature experience far from road access. The sites are primitive, with fire rings and pit toilets but no potable water, no electricity, and no picnic tables, so campers must pack in all supplies and treat river water if needed.
The campground includes a small number of family sites situated near the Mullica River, creating a peaceful setting known for its solitude and natural beauty. Permits are required, alcohol is prohibited, and all trash must be carried out to help preserve this wilderness area. Because the Mullica River Wilderness Campsite is accessible only by water, all campers must bring their own supplies.
Trip begins at Pinelands Adventures headquarters. 1005 Atsion Rd Shamong, NJ 08088
Questions?
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