The Camden Water Trail is a 13-mile trail connecting current and future park lands and water access points. It aims to encourage recreation on and around the Back Channel and Cooper River, providing ample access sites and interpretive opportunities to users.
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Pyne Poynt Park Beach
15-acres managed by the Camden County Parks Department includes a soft boat launch for non-motorized vessels. It was re-opened in 2014 after a $4 million renovation. Plans are underway to make the shoreline more accessible for people that want to interact with the water.
Pyne Poynt Community Marina
Currently, Pyne Poynt Marine Services, local conservation groups hope to purchase this property and open it as a community marina and boathouse.
Petty's Island
Petty's Island is a 500-acre island currently owned by CITGO. Ownership will be turned over to the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust (NJNLT) once the island has been remediated, which is expected to take several years. The island is currently closed but is accessible for pre-arranged groups led by the New Jersey Audubon Society.
Cramer Hill Waterfront Park
The former Harrison Avenue Landfill is a 62-acre park owned by Camden City. The park includes a launch for non-motorized vessels. The $70 million remediation and park development project was managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. It was opened in November 2021.
New Camden Park
This 23-acre park features one playground, one sports field and a 1/2 mile bike trail.
Farnham Park
The largest park in the city, this 71-acre park is designed for climate resilience.
Gateway Park
Opened in March 2019, this 25-acre linear park runs along the Cooper River. There is currently limited fishing access. A dock and fishing pier are proposed to be completed by 2022.
Kaighn Avenue Dam
Managed by Camden County Parks Department, the Kaighn Avenue Dam controls the water level for Cooper Lake, a nationally renowned rowing venue. Plans are underway to include passage for fish and non-motorized vessels. Above the dam, there is a stone launch that provides marginal water access due to large rocks. Below the dam, there is a gravel launch for non-motorized vessels which is only accessible near high tide.
https://pocketsights.com/tours/place/1-Kaighn-Avenue-Dam-10017
Cooper River Boathouse
Managed by Camden County, the Cooper River Boathouse is an event venue along "Cooper Lake." The venue is used by members of the boathouse and local rowing clubs.
Cooper River Park
Managed by Camden County, this 346-acre park runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. There is currently a dock to load and unload non-motorized vessels, near East Cuthbert Boulevard.
https://www.camdencounty.com/service/parks/cooper-river-park/
Camden County Parks Department
The Camden County Parks Department is the headquarters for the park staff and home of the Eco Center. Adjacent to the parking lot, there is a small water access point that is unimproved and muddy. There are plans for a permanent dock or ramp to be installed by 2022.
Sadler's Poynt Waterfront Park
This future park, immediately adjacent to Pyne Poynt Park Beach, will expand the opportunities along the shoreline. Plans include a boardwalk, hiking trails and a permanent floating dock for non-motorized vessels and fishing.
Cramer Hill Nature Preserve
The Cramer Hill Nature Preserve is owned by Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority and managed by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Plans are to build a permanent floating dock at the site given its unique location along the Back Channel next to the Petty's Island Preserve. Currently, there are hiking trails but access to the water is difficult due to the rocky shoreline.
Cooper River Yacht Club
The Cooper River Yacht Club hosts regattas and events along Cooper Lake for yacht club members.
Cooper River Boat Ramp
This water access point offers a boat ramp and kayak landing on Cooper Lake in close proximity to the Cooper River Yacht Club. Access site is owned by Camden County, is open to the public and has ample parking.
This project is in Phase II with additional parks lands, access points and interpretive signs to be installed by 2023. Camden County Board of Freeholders, Discover the Delaware partners and local officials are helping to make this vision a reality. Learn more through our Camden Water Trail Fact Sheet.