Paddle The Wallkill

Wallkill River Water Trail Public Access Points

Last Updated: May 26, 2019

The map at the bottom of this page displays access points for paddlers — including rafts, canoes, and kayaks — to enter and exit the Wallkill River. Click on any launch point in the map for details and photos of the location.

Safety reminder: check flow before paddling, avoid unsafe banks or ramps, and do not touch, paddle through, or allow pets near suspicious scum, foam, mats, or paint-like bloom material.

River Flow Conditions

Use the discharge visualization below as paddling context before heading out. Conditions can change quickly after storms, during low-flow periods, or near dams and impoundments.

Low Water

Under 1000 cfs. May be too shallow and may require portage in some sections.

Moderate Water

1000–2000 cfs. Navigable in most sections. Some rapids may be present.

High Water

Above 2000 cfs. Paddlers may encounter rapids or swift-moving water in some sections.

Live River Flow — Wallkill River at Gardiner

Real-time discharge from the USGS gauge at Gardiner, shown over the past 14 days.

Live USGS Data

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River flow is paddling context only. Conditions can change quickly after storms and near dams or impoundments — always confirm conditions on site, and do not treat this reading as an official NYSDEC / NYSDOH notice.

Weather and discharge graphics are context tools. They do not replace direct field judgment, official notices, or agency determinations.