Broadkill River
Sussex Co. · 20 mi · Class Riffles
2.21CFS/ 2.68 ft
Below Optimal→Stable
Water temp: 51°F — Hypothermia risk, wear a drysuit
Optimal: 20–100 CFS · USGS #01484100
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Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge · Delaware Coastal Heritage Greenway
A quiet coastal plain river near Lewes and the Delaware Bay. The Broadkill winds through salt marsh and agricultural land before reaching the bay, offering gentle tidal paddling with excellent birding and access to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.
Trip sections
Milton to Broadkill Beach — 12 mi, tidal meanders through marsh
Prime Hook NWR — paddle access to refuge marshes and impoundments
Outfitters
Quest Kayak
Broadkill River and Delaware Bay paddle tours
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