Chodikee lake to the waterfall.

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Chodikee Lake is oval in shape with Black Creek being the inlet and outlet. The majority of the lakeshore area is wetlands. There are many birds, lily pads and fish species, & a cascading waterfall.

WE LAUNCH AT 11:30 - Allow time to unload your boat QUICKLY near the boardwalk. DO NOT BLOCK THE LAUNCH SITE. Park your car up in the lot and then sort your gear, get dressed etc in the parking lot and walk your gear down to the launch area boardwalk. Keep the kayaks on the side till we're ready to launch as a group. Bring wheels/carts to facilitate loading & unloading. We will all help each other carry boats etc. NO Pets.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Ulster County in the town of Highland 5 miles east of New Paltz off Route 299. North on Chodikee Lake Rd. 1 mile, bear left on Camp Stuts Rd. approx. 1 mile. Parking for 20 cars. 900 Chodikee Lake Rd takes you to the DIRT RD THAT LEADS TO CHODIKEE LAKE boat ramp;
- if you go past CAMP KARLIN STOLIN you went too far.

This paddle is good for beginners and open to all size kayaks, 12" and above, canoes, & surfski's, you should have 2 bulkheads and/or floatbags, no inflatables, SOT's or SUP's or rentals available.

Pack lunch, water, anything you need for a day trip. Please pack a change of clothes in a dry bag and put it in your hatch. Everyone is responsible for themselves and should know how to assist/self rescue. Dress for immersion. Waivers need to be signed if you have not done so already.

Chodikee lake has a long and colorful history. It has been home to religious cultists, wild men, farmers, bootleggers, an all-boys school, a fancy hotel, a summer camp, a lovable tramp, and juvenile offenders. There is a waterfall that makes this a very scenic paddle.

Please be courteous. My cell if needed (845) 548-2198.

Check back the Friday before for a weather report.