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Fragrant_Butthole t1_je03f7k wrote

Reply to comment by Top_Ad5385 in Canoeing at Round Valley Reservoir by buttonblanket

idk who downvoted this but he's right. The local rescue squad is there frequently pulling people out of the water. Some people they don't ever find, just empty boats. It's nick named the bermuda triangle of NJ, there have been many articles and at least 1 tv show about it.

Just go ahead and Google "NJ bermuda triangle" if you think people are making it up.

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Sn_Orpheus t1_je2as7v wrote

Thanks for reinforcing this. Relatively new to area and was planning on doing some paddling there this summer. Now I know. JFC… The thought of getting caught on an underwater tree while going for a dive off the boat, Aiieeeeee!

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Fragrant_Butthole t1_je2dcpc wrote

Merrill Creek is about 15 mins away from RV and its quite a bit more predictable as far as wind goes. Its a really nice place to paddle. Lots of little shallow coves right next to the launch, with shady trees to park under and have a rest if the time of day is right. I've never really had an "oh shit" moment there like at RV. They are privately owned and have some rules & regulations (no SUP, no kayak under 9 feet, etc) so check out their web page before you go.

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Sn_Orpheus t1_je2ksus wrote

Hey thx! Looks like a nice smallish place on Google maps. I assume most boats are small 15-25hp fishing boats and not much noise/speed to deal with while in a kayak? Doesn’t look like a place fishing bros go with twin 250’s, lol. Still newish right NJ and still finding which lakes/reservoirs I can paddle in when I don’t want to drive to the shore so this’ll be nice addition👍

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Fragrant_Butthole t1_je4u1xk wrote

electric motors only so they just put put around. very serene and safe. The dock master does not allow any nonsense and will ban people from the property if they are being dicks, have witnessed it.

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Sn_Orpheus t1_je4ze81 wrote

Nice! Less (more like none!) motor oil going into the water as well👍👍👍

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