You may rent kayaks and sign up for guided tours from the beach near the pool. Call the park in advance to reserve kayaks. The first part of the trip is in open water and the wind can be a factor for the less experienced kayaker. Pay special attention to the weather in the afternoon before embarking in the water. The Popes Creek is secluded and with very few small powerboats. The marshland is beautiful and rich. This is the birth place of George Washington, in his family’s plantation.