Penbryn Wildlife Management Area Paddle – Winslow, Camden County, NJ
Distance: Aimless paddling on this good size lake racked up a mile of distance.
Type: Out and back
Difficulty: 1 of 10
Total score: 4 of 10
Note – You can also hike here, as previously covered
Website – Penbryn WMA
Open – Sunrise to Sunset.
Terrain – Lakeside
Boat ramp – 39°45’55.40″N, 74°56’10.49″W
Directions: Penbryn Road, Winslow, NJ (Note – in my GPS, it comes up as Berlin.) It’s just before the railroad track.
Parking: Roadside parking. If parking in the small pull off areas, be careful that you aren’t blocking the boat ramp.
Standouts – Nice views of the lake. Nice marsh at the back.
Map – Large map can be found at Penbryn WMA
Description: A few weeks ago, my Scouts had their weekly meeting, this week on how to use a canoe. Instead of practicing in a field, they decided to head to nearby Penbryn Lake to practice.
Well, sometimes you head out to teach the new Scouts how to paddle around a lake and stumble into a gorgeous sunset.
But first, the proprieties must be observed. There is a rough boat ramp (it drops off pretty quick) at the corner of the lake near to Penbryn Road. From here, you can head out to explore the lake by canoe, kayak, or boat. It’s not a huge lake, but its good for 45 minutes of exploring. Bring your fishing rod, this is a popular local spot to fish.
Okay, now the sunset pictures.
Thanks to NJ Monthly for including a version of this shot as their “Instagram Shot of the Week” in their weekly email newsletter!
Best meeting of the year.
Overall – Not worth driving huge distance to get here, but its a pretty little lake to canoe around. I’ve also hiked here (can do about a mile) and had a great time and The Pres’s very first time fishing was here too. Pretty sunset not guaranteed.
