How far upriver towards the Dundee Dam can I travel by boat?
That depends on the draft of your boat. If you’re using a paddle craft, kayak or canoe, then you could probably make it just about up to the Dundee Dam. However in most power boats that draw, let’s say, about 12 or so inches of water then you’re probably only going to be able to travel up to the Union Ave bridge that connects Passaic to Rutherford. Q: As I enter the Passaic River from Newark Bay and travel upriver what bridges will I encounter? Can you tell me what their respective opening schedules are at the present time? A: Being only surpassed by dredging and boat ramps the topic of bridges and bridge openings on the Passaic River is probably the #3 challenge facing boaters on the Passaic River today. Are there bridges on the lower Passaic? Yes. Do they open? (We were afraid someone was going to ask that question!) Technically the answer is “yes”, they DO open. But it is certainly a challenge. You can expect the bridges to require anywhere from a 4 hour advance notice for some of t
