Awesome place. I actually tried kayaking here for the very first time this weekend. We told the lady at the gate what we were doing and since we were going to pay for the kayaks she let us in without paying for the entrance fee. Super cool. It was a short walk to Haiger Lake which is 28 acres. Passed a nice pavilion with a huge well built fireplace, picnic tables, and a grill. Great place for a picnic. Saw lots of horses. Looks like great trails there for walking, clearly marked.
So we did the 30 minute tandem kayak thing. Like I said we've never done it before and the 30 minutes we alloted ourselves was perfect for first timers and enough time to go around the whole lake. Good sized lake. Lots of fun. Saw a bunch of turtles. I believe fun for all ages. So 8 year olds would be safe to Kayak. Life jackets are provided. They have single kayaks, too and canoes as well. They also have a better priced deal for an hour but if you've never tried it, 30 minutes is plenty.
Now we'll try the River.
Great prices!!! Had a blast!