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7th & 8th grade students from St. Mary's School exploring the creek around Ironwood Outdoor Center.
Paddling between Burlington County College and Historic Smithville Park. Ironwood Outdoor Center provides FREE public access the South branch Rancocas Creek, for all non-motorized watercraft. Ironwood offers 1.5 miles of creek frontage and easy access to 2.5 miles of trails. There are ample opportunities to try your hand a canoeing, birding, exploration or just plain simple fun. The Rancocas Creek has tidal influence all the way to Kirby's Mill. If you are planning a paddling excursion you may want to check the tidal forecast. Come and paddle Ironwood's canoe trail. Note: Ironwoods Front gate is locked from Labor Day to Memorial day (Fall, Winter, & Spring). You can arrange for the gate to be unlocked by calling the office during regular business hours Monday-Friday. Please try to call 1-2 days in advance. Weekends you may park at the gate and portage to the creek.There is closer access if you put in next to the first shelter (the one next to the sheds, on your left, as you enter the car park) though it’s best to use this one at high tide, as the bank drop-off is steep. During the Summer our gates are unlocked during our pool hours. Approximate Paddling Distances from Ironwood Outdoor Center Heading Northwest to: Rancocas State Park - 5.3 miles Long Bridge Park - TBP - to be paddled Amico Island Park - 13.3 miles North branch Rancocas Creek - 6 miles Delaware River - 13 miles Palmyra Nature Cove - 15.5 miles - Go and pay our friends at Palmyra a visit!! Heading Southwest to: Southwest branch Rancocas Creek - 0.5 miles Vincentown Dam - 5 miles Heading South to: South Branch Rancocas Creek Kirby's Mill - 4.6 miles Medford - 6.9 miles Rancocas Creek Tide Table http://www.mobilegeographics.com Please Note: The tidal conditions at Ironwood occur 45 minutes after the reported conditions at Hainesport.
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