Event
DATE: 10/03/2026
ARRIVE TIME: 9:00 AM
EVENT TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm (Strict start, estimated end. Participants must be ready to launch by the event start time indicated above!)
PLEASE EMAIL THE LEADER WITH YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER TO ATTEND.
Meet at the Atsion Ranger station at 9 AM. Drop boats at put in and start the shuttle at 9:20.
The paddle trip from the launch area below Atsion Lake to Pleasant Mills is about 11 miles. This river requires good boat control and stamina, and not suitable for beginner paddlers.
Dress for the weather. A shorter boat, 10 to 13 feet long, is suggested for this paddle. Be sure to bring plenty to drink, your lunch, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Meet at the Atsion Ranger station: 39.74217, –74.72581
Launch point: 39.73975, -74.72454
Take out at Pleasant Mills: 39.63971, -74.65875
Location
Mullica River
39.74194, -74.72558
744 Rt 206
Shamong, NJ 08088
Meeting Location, Ranger Station on Rt. 206 on right just past Atsion Lake. Address 744 Rt. 206 Shamong, NJ. Exact Coordinates 39.74194, -74.72558 39°44’31.0″N 74°43’32.1″W. Rest Room Available: There is a Pit Toilet in the field behind meeting spot. There is another one at the Mullica Wilderness Camp Ground about half way through the paddle. There is also fresh water available at the camp ground. If it seems like a wilderness excursion that is because it almost is. The only man-made influences are one bridge, a gauging station and a few sand roads, the later seldom being evident from the water. ~”A Paddlers Guide to NJ” by Edward Gertler
Difficulty & Must Have:
This paddle is approximately 11.5 miles long and takes around 5.5 hours from Atison Lake to the take-out at Pleasant Mills. There are many tight turns, and good boat control is important. Boats 12 feet or less are recommended. There are a number of Beaver Dams that will need to be navigated as well as the usual strainers and snags.
Additional Notes & Shuttle Info:
A shuttle is required. Shuttle Coordinates: 39.64074, – 74.65868 39°38’26.7″N 74°39’31.3″W
