Paddle kayaks or canoes through the Wharton State Forest Pine Barrens in New Jersey. With it's natural beauty and gentle waters, everyone in your group can enjoy this day. Be sure to have a camera ready as you drift by remnants of Colonial settlers, towering Pitch Pines and beaver dams. Relax, picnic or swim along one of the many beaches. We invite you to hang out in our backyard and discover all of this for yourself.

Browsing through our pages can answer some questions about canoeing and kayaking, average trip times and useful information about the rivers and forests. Micks is the closest livery to the Wading and Oswego Rivers, providing fast, courteous and inexpensive rental services in the Pinelands.

Pine Barrens Customers

Pine Barrens Canoe Rental after 32 years of operation has joined up with Micks Canoe Rental. You will receive the outstanding customer service and dedication that you are accustomed to receiving in the past. Micks is just 1.5 miles south on Route 563 from the Pine Barrens store. We are able to accommodate any size group. You can contact us at the same phone numbers.

The Gang's All Here

Civic Groups, School Classes, Scouting and Church Groups receive generous discounts when you bring your friends to Micks. Find out more.

Lights. Camera. Action!

Check out our photo slide-show or watch the video on each river trail. Popcorn not included. Always open.

Make Your Reservations Early

You can reserve your trip online now and avoid the weekend rush. When you're ready, we're ready. Click here.

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Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays	8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All boats must be on the beach by or before 5:00 p.m.
Open daily from April through November

Tip of the Day

Red, White and Blueberry Festival

Antique car show, arts and crafts, incredible food, children's rides, strolling entertainers, live music and blueberries in every form imaginable. June 28th, starts at 10:00 a.m. Fireworks at Hammonton Lake Park at 7 p.m. Web site.

Skills Refresher on Oswego Lake

New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Knowledgeable paddlers from the OCSJ will share information about equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling techniques and efficiencies. Classes held June 27 and July 15 at 9:00 am. Please contact George and Leona to confirm your participation by calling 609.259.3734 or e-mail leona@pineypaddlers.com. Micks can provide rentals and transportation.

Welcome to Micks Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental