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BACKGROUND
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. A recent bird survey conducted in the park revealed 160 species of birds, almost 90 of which nested in the park

With its wooden bridges and 19th century bridge tender houses, remnants of locks, cobblestone spillways and hand-built stone-arched culverts, the canal is a tremendous attraction for history lovers. The upper portion of the feeder canal follows the Delaware River through historic New Jersey towns such as Frenchtown, Stockton and Lambertville. The main canal passes the Port Mercer bridge tender's house, through the charming villages of Kingston and Griggstown to Blackwells Mills, ending up in New Brunswick. Canoes can be rented at Griggstown and Princeton from concessionaires.

BE ADVISED:

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park.

Pets are not permitted in overnight facilities.

Dogs must be leashed while in the park.

BOATING
Canoes, kayaks and small boats may be launched at several access points along the canal. Boaters must portage at the locks and at some bridges. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices must be available for each boater. Only electric motors may be used on the canal.

Access to the Delaware River is available at five launching sites: Byram, Kingwood, Lambertville, Bull's Island, Fireman's Eddy. For boats launched on the Delaware River, there are no motor restrictions, however, all New Jersey boating regulations apply.

Canoes can be rented at the following locations:
NOTE: Rates are subject to change. Call for current information.

NOTE The following applies to both Griggstown and Princeton Canoe & Kayak Rentals listed below: Fees include tax and all necessary paddles and PFDs. Rentals are available until one hour before closing. All dates and times are weather dependent. If in doubt regarding weather conditions call to confirm hours.

Griggstown Canoe Rental		908-359-5970
CANOE			KAYAK
Rates:	First Hour	$13.00	$10.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $13.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $16.00 (Twin Otter)
	Each Additional Hour	$6.00	$5.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $5.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $6.00 (Twin Otter)
	All Day	$35.00	$25.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $30.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $40.00 (Twin Otter)
Hours of Operation
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays		10:00 am - 8:00 pm (Mar. 31 - Nov. 4)
Weekdays		11:00 am - 8:00 pm (May 28 - Sept. 5)
Princeton Canoe Rental		609-452-2403
CANOE			KAYAK
Rates:	First Hour	$13.00	$10.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $13.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $16.00 (Twin Otter)
	Each Additional Hour	$6.00	$5.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $5.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $6.00 (Twin Otter)
	All Day	$35.00	$25.00 (Otter; 1 Person) $30.00 (Loon; 1 Person) $40.00 (Twin Otter)
Hours of Operation
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays		10:00 am - 8:00 pm (Mar. 31 - Nov. 4)
Weekdays		11:00 am - 8:00 pm (May 28 - Sept. 5)

TRAILS
The historic towpath along the main canal from Bakers Basin Road (Trenton) to New Brunswick has a natural surface for hiking, jogging, horseback riding, and biking. From Mulberry Street to Bakers Basin Road, the trail is crushed stone. Horse trailers may be parked in some of the parking areas located along the main canal. The trail along the feeder canal is made of fine textured crushed stone and is for hiking, jogging and biking. Nor horses are permitted on the feeder canal trail. Motorized vehicles or ATV's are not permitted on trails in the park.

Bicycles can be rented at the following locations (call for information):

	Jay's Cycles 249 Nassau Street ~ Princeton PHONE: 609-924-7233
	Greenway Bike Rentals River Drive in Washington Crossing State Park - Titusville PHONE: 908-581-5780 WEBSITE: www.greenwaybikerentals.com
	Mountain Sports Inc. 1802 Highway 31 ~ Clinton PHONE: 908-638-5700

PICNICKING
Picnic tables and grills are located at some of the access points and near a few of the historic sites. Informal picnicking is allowed along the canal. Open fires are not permitted. Charcoal fires are restricted to the grills in the picnic areas.

FISHING
Fishing is permitted the entire length of the canal. Trout are stocked at various locations in certain portions of the canal during the spring months. Anglers will find bass, sunfish, catfish, perch and pickerel year round. Access for fishing in the Delaware River is available at several locations. Fishing is subject to New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife regulations.

FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The towpath and recreational facilities at the D&R Canal State Park are partially accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact the park office for further information regarding disability access needs. Text telephone (TTD) users, please call the NJ Relay Service at (800) 852-7899.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the either of the offices listed below.

Main Park Office D&R Canal State Park 145 Mapleton Road Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609/924-5705

Feeder Canal & Campground Bull's Island Recreation Area 2185 Daniel Bray Highway Stockton, NJ 08559 Phone: 609/397-2949