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

Ironwood Trail Map + Canoe/kayak Launch

Rancocas Creek Tide Table

http://www.mobilegeographics.com

Please Note: The tidal conditions at Ironwood occur 45 minutes after the reported conditions at Hainesport.

Click here to view & download trail map

Ironwood Canoe/Kayak Rentals

UPDATE Due to several large tree obstructions in the creek, all CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS ARE STILL CANCELLED. Engineers are working towards our reach (4), and should be at Ironwood in April/May 09 to clear downed trees and blockages.

Ironwood has a limited number of canoes & Kayaks available for rent to groups only (minimum of 5 people)

Costs: Includes 2 PFD's and 2 paddles, additional paddles and PFD's are $5 each.

$25 per canoe  up to 2 hours

$35 per canoe  3 hours

$45 per canoe  4 hours

$55 per canoe  5 hours

Canoes should have at least one adult (19yrs+) per canoe. It is strongly recommended that first time paddlers take a basic canoe/kayak safety course.