Boat Ramp Guide.pdf

IBOATNJ

Program

On July 1, 2002, the New Jersey State FY 2003 Budget was approved,

and included a boater registration fee increase. The Senate Budget and

Appropriations Committee approved the fee increase outlined in Assembly

Bill No. 2506 as part of an omnibus budget package.

Fees for the initial numbering of all vessels, and for each renewal

certificate issued thereto, were adjusted as follows:

All vessels less than 16 ft. - $12 per year;

16 ft. or more but less than 26 ft. - $28 per year;

26 ft. or more but less than 40 ft. - $52 per year;

40 ft. or more but less than 65 ft. - $80 per year;

65 ft. or more - $250 per year.

Pursuant to Section 12 of P.L. 1962, c.73 (C. 12:7-34.47) the revenues

derived from the fee increase were directed to I BOAT NJ, a program

managed by the New Jersey

Department of Transportation/Office of

Maritime Resources (NJDOT/OMR).

Throughout New Jersey’s 127 miles of

coastline, 1,792 miles of shoreline, and

plentiful inland waterways, lakes, and

bays, there are numerous opportunities

ideal in purpose and objective to fulfill

the goal of the dedication of boater

registration fees.

The I

OAT N

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rogram M

ission S

tatement

The I BOAT NJ Program provides grant funds to selected eligible

applicants to promote, improve and enhance the marine industry in the

State of New Jersey for the benefit of the general boating public.

I BOAT NJ Program Information

Things to Consider When Trailer Boating

Boat R amp Etiquette

Ten Checkpoints for Your Trailer

Boating Safety Education & Minimum Mandatory Requirements

Equipment Required for Your Boat

Boat R amp Maintenance Permits for Wildlife Management Ramps

New Jersey State Trailering Laws

F ish Smart, Eat Smart

Exer cise Caution when Fishing near Shellfish Leases on Coastal Bays

Keep New Jersey’s Waters Clean - Use Pumpouts

Report Suspicious Activities

Boaters: Be Proactive - Clean Marinas

Resource Directory

Stop the Spread of Invasive Species!

Commercial Vessel Traffic Warning!

New Jersey Boat Ramps - New York to Cape May

New Jersey Boat Ramps - Delaware River/Bay

Pennsylvania Boat Ramps - Delaware River/Bay

Acknowledgments

Inside Cover

Things to Consider

When Trailer Boating

Trailer boating is becoming more popular, allowing flexibility and accessibility to

many areas, especially where demand for dockage is at a premium.

Successful trailering requires: proper trailer selection, proper trailer hitch

selection, and an adequate towing vehicle.

PRE-LAUNCH C

HECKLIST

The most critical part of trailer boating is the launch. There are five steps that

need to be completed before launching the boat:

Raise the lower motor or lower unit to avoid damage during launch;

Release tie down lines except the bow winch;

Secure fenders in place if they are necessary;

Install the drain plug;

Attach a line to the bow cleat or other location that can be used to secure

the boat while parking.

Boaters on land preparing to launch and

those on the water waiting to haul out need

to cooperate to avoid accidents and reduce

waiting times. New and experienced

boaters need a sense of “good seamanship” when interacting with one another at

ramps or on the open seas. Don’t forget to respect the facilities (i.e. restrooms,

picnic areas, etc.) that you may use while at the ramp. Here are a few tips to follow:

ARRIVING A

T T

HE R

AMP

Parking is limited at some ramps. Contact the operator of the ramp for parking and

other pertinent information.

Waiting in line or prior to backing down the boat ramp, is the perfect time to move

everything from the tow vehicle that will go on board (i.e. coolers, clothing, equip-

ment, etc.). If you wait until the boat is in the water it will increase the wait time for

others behind you.

Once the boat is in the water unhook it from the winch. While the person with you

walks the boat to the dock, move the tow vehicle and trailer up the ramp and park

in an appropriate area. This allows others behind you to access the ramp.

If you notice someone is having difficulty at the ramp, offer some assistance. If it is

your first time with a boat in tow, practice backing your boat and trailer between

plastic cones or between a pair of parking spaces prior to arriving at the ramp.

If you are joining a friend on his or her boat and arrive in your own car, park it

away from the ramp in a standard parking area. The trailer parking spaces are

only for tow vehicles and trailers.

Have an established routine at the ramp. Knowing what needs to be done and

how it should be done reduces time spent at the ramp.

When you return to the boat ramp, drop off the person going to get the trailer to the

ramp and wait for them out on the water. When the trailer has been backed into

Boat Ramp

Etiquette

the water, then bring your boat into position for retrieval.

After the boat is on the trailer, secure the safety chain to the bow eye

and move up the ramp away from other ramp traffic. Secure the tie-

downs and place all equipment and coolers back into the tow vehicle.

ON T

HE W

ATER

If a boat is passing you in a channel, slow down. Slowing down will

allow the boat to get by more quickly.

When you are anchored close to other boats, allow enough room to

swing without coming too close to the other boats at anchor in the event

of a wind shift.

The VHF radio is a great source of information. Use the radio when you

need to obtain important information and not just for chatting. Channel

16 is used for initial contact between boats and for contacting the Coast

Guard.

Adapted from Boat US Trailering Magazine (BoatUS.com)

Ten Checkpoints For

Your Trailer

Tires: Make sure to inflate tires to the proper PSI and inspect for

spider web cracks on the sidewall. If cracks are present, replace the

tires. The tire tread depth should not be less than 2/32”. Otherwise the

tires are considered worn. Keep a spare tire. During the off season

take the tires off the trailer and place it on blocks.

Frame: Inspect for corrosion and rust by crawling under the trailer.

If necessary, sand to remove corrosion.

Lights: Plug the trailer into the tow vehicle’s electrical system and

turn the vehicle on. Turn the lights on and look for any bulbs or lenses

that need to be replaced. Two persons are required to examine the

trailer’s brake lights and reverse lights. While one person depresses the

brakes, the other inspects inspect the lights on the trailer.

To check the reverse lights, place the vehicle in reverse and

have a second person look at the trailer lights to see if they

are working properly. Make sure you have the correct

replacement bulbs on hand.

Bunks/Rollers: Inspect the bunks for wear on the

carpeting or on the rubber padding beneath the carpet.

Each roller should be turned individually to determine

whether it has become locked. Inspect the rollers for wear

and make sure none have to be replaced. Poly rollers

generally last longer than rubber rollers.

Safety Chains: Look for wear and inspect the

S-hooks for possible bending. Replace S-hooks with

screw-pin shackles that have a wire running through the pin’s eye. This

connection is more reliable than the S-hooks.

Bearings: Inspect the grease in the hubs. If the trailer is wintered

outdoors, replace the grease. If the grease seal needs to be replaced, replace

it with a double lip seal. Look over the bottom of the boat inside the trailer tires

for grease. If grease is present, the bearings need to be cleaned and

replaced.

Brakes: If you are not sure what to do, take the trailer to a dealer and

have an expert look them over. Inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder,

and clear any debris around the cap before opening it, so that nothing

contaminates the fluid. If it is low, you may have to bleed the system to

remove air from the lines. Pull the wheel and inspect the disc/drum to deter-

mine if you need of new pads/shoes.

Tool Kit: Make sure your tool kit includes the proper wrenches,

screwdrivers and a trailer jack that fits your trailer, as well as blocks that can

provide support for your tow vehicle’s rear wheels.

Winch: Inspect the cable to see if there are any broken wires or worn

areas. Clean and lubricate the winch. Finally, make sure you have a strong tie

down for the bow and stern of the boat and that both are properly secured to

the trailer.

Hitch: Apply grease to the ball and inspect the hitch locking mechanism.

Adapted from Boat US Trailering Magazine (BoatUS.com)

*Schedule for Completion of the

Mandatory Boating Safety Course

Boating Safety Education &

Minimum Mandatory

Requirements

You may operate any power

vessel EXCEPT a personal

watercraft. To operate a

personal watercraft you

must complete a boating

safety course and have a

boating safety certificate.

You must complete

a boating safety

course prior to

operating ANY

power vessel and

have a boating

safety certificate.

Yes

Persons born in 1959 or later must possess a

Boating Safety Certificate by June 1, 2007.

Persons born in 1949 or later must possess a

Boating Safety Certificate by June 1, 2008.

All persons who wish to operate a power vessel

must possess a Boating Safety Certificate by

June 1, 2009.

Where you born in

1969 or later?*

See requirements for

those under age 16.

Are you 16 years or older?

●

For Those Under 16

Non-Tidal Boat License

You cannot

operate any

power vessel

on New

Jersey

waters.

No Non-Tidal Boat

License required.

Non-tidal boat

license required.

You may operate a

vessel powered solely

by an electric motor

or a vessel 12 ft. long

or longer with less

than 10 horsepower.

Yes

1. There are NO EXEMPTIONS to New Jersey age requirements.

2. Out-of-state residents in New Jersey for less than 90 days with a certificate

issued by their state or country; OR written proof of completion of a

substantially similar course to the NJ-approved course will satisfy the

education requirements.

Boating Safety Course information may be located at

cgaux.org usps.org boat.us.org

EXEMPTIONS

1. Vessel powered by a motor less than 1 HP or 12-volt electric motor.

2. Vessel 12 feet long or longer with less than 10 HP.

3. While competing in an authorized race pursuant to a permit issued by the

Division of State Police in the Department of Law & Public Safety.

4. If the person is an out-of-state resident who has written proof of successful

completion of a course substantially similar to a NJ approved Boating Safety

Course. A Boat License is separate from the boating safety certificate and is

issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).

Have you

completed

an approved

boating

safety

course?

Are you 13 years or older?

Does one of the

below listed

exemptions apply?

Are you going to boat on

non-tidal water (Water where

the tide does not change)?

For more information on New

Jersey’s boating laws and to

obtain a copy of the State’s

Boating Safety Handbook,

contact the

nearest NJ State Police unit or call 609-882-2000, ext. 6173 or

download a copy of the manual online at njsp.org/maritime

Click on Public Information and then Boating Safety Manual. Be

informed. Take a boating safety course and be safe on the water.

Consider wearing a PFD at all times. The new inflatable models

make this an easy and comfortable choice – for life. For

information on dates and locations of boating safety classes near

you, call 800-336-BOAT.

Registering Your Boat: You must register

your boat in New Jersey if you operate 180 days or more in the

State – or if you rent, lease or maintain property for the storage of

your vessel. Registration is conducted through the NJ Motor

Vehicle Commission at any of their office locations. Bring your title

and prior registration with you. If you have a personal watercraft

(PWC), have a bill of sale from the previous owner, properly signed

and notarized. The registration card must be carried in the boat or

PWC at all times when in use. An insurance policy on your boat is

not required by law – but is always a good idea.

Proper Display of Letters and

Numbers:

Your letters and numbers must be block form

(scripted lettering is not acceptable), a contrasting color, three

inches high and mounted on the forward half of the bow (or vertical

structure above the hull). They must read from left to right. Be

sure to leave a space between the NJ prefix, the four numbers and

the two-letter suffix. The registration decal, showing the expiration

date of your registration, always goes aft (behind the letters and

numbers) on each side of the boat, as follows:

NJ 1234 AB (port side) - and - NJ 1234 AB (starboard side).

●

Your boat must meet federal and state standards for equipment,

including a wearable U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE

JACKET OR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) (Type I, II, III

or V) for each person on board. PFDs must be in good condition,

properly fit each person on board and be readily accessible. All Type V

inflatable PFDs must be worn to be counted. Children who have not reached their

13th birthdays must wear PFDs at all times when the boat is underway. All

PWC operators and passengers must wear a Type I PFD when operating

a PWC. All persons engaged in watersports (water skiing, etc.) must

also wear a Type III PFD.

●

One Type IV THROWABLE PFD must be carried on boats 16’

or longer.

At least one USCG-APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER with a B rating

is required on all boats with any enclosed compartment, including

PWCs. Boats over 26’ require 2 extinguishers, boats over 40’ require 3.

A SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICE (horn or whistle) is required; on PWCs

a whistle is sufficient.

●

NAVIGATION LIGHTS must be in good working condition and

turned on from sunset to sunrise and during reduced visibility.

PWCs do not have lights and may not operate between sunset

and sunrise and during times of limited visibility.

US Coast Guard approved VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS must be

carried on all coastal waters.

MUFFLERS must be installed and in good working condition.

Carburetor-type engines require BACKFIRE FLAME ARRESTORS.

Boats and PWCs towing water skiers must fly an ORANGE TRIANGULAR FLAG

above the highest point of the vessel.

New Jersey State Police requires of all boaters

●

Valid Registration

●

Registration number properly displayed

●

Validation decals properly displayed

NJ 1234 GH

Equipment Required for

Your Boat

Boat Ramp Maintenance

Permit for Wildlife

Management Area Ramps

Any vehicle used to transport or launch a vessel or water

conveyance at the Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) listed

below must have a Boat Ramp Maintenance Permit or a

copy of the applicant’s valid hunting, fishing, or trapping

license affixed to the lower corner of the driver’s side rear

window. Boat Ramp Maintenance Permits may be purchased for $15.00 from various

Division offices. Permits may also be purchased through the mail from: N.J. Division of

Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400, Attn: Boat Ramp Permit.

New Jersey State Trailering Laws

Maximum Speed Limit: 55

Maximum Dimensions for Trailer: 35’L x 8’W x 13’6”H

Maximum Length with Trailer: 50’

Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes: 3,000

Trailer Equipment Requirements

Safety Chains: Yes

Brake lights: Yes

Tail Lights: Yes

Clearance Lights: N/A

License Light: Yes

Turn Signals: Yes

1. Round Valley Reservoir, Angler Access

2. Kingwood Access, Delaware River

3. Assunpink WMA, Assunpink Lake

4. Assunpink WMA, Stone Tavern Lake

5. Assunpink WMA, Rising Sun Lake

6. Dennis Creek WMA, Dennis Creek

7. Tuckahoe WMA, Tuckahoe River

8. Mad Horse Creek WMA, Mad Horse

Creek

9. Union Lake WMA, Union Lake

10. Menantico Ponds WMA, Menantico

Ponds

11. Prospertown Lake WMA,

Prospertown Lake

Reflectors: Yes

Flares: N/A

Breakaway Brakes: Yes

Tiedowns: N/A

Two Trailers: No

Insurance: No

Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 609-633-9403

Permit Services: Interstate 800-251-5237

Transceiver 800-257-9003

Zerofax 800-937-6329

REDUCE EXPOSURE TO DIOXIN AND PCBS - Eat only the fillet!

CLEANING FISH - Remove and discard the head, guts, kidneys and liver.

Remove the “backstrap meat” along with the skin, lateral line and belly meat.

COOKING FISH - Bake, broil, steam, fry or grill fish and throw away the cooking

juices. Use only fish fillets when preparing soups, stews and chowders.

For more information on health advisories and reducing exposure visit

www.fishsmarteatsmartnj.org

or call 609-984-6070.

Fish Smart,

Eat Smart

Eating fish is good for you, but

some fish and shellfish caught in

New Jersey could be contaminated

with chemicals such as Dioxin,

PCBs and Mercury.

Exercise Caution when Fishing near

Shellfish Leases on Coastal Bays

Throughout New Jersey’s coastal

bays, shellfish harvesters lease

areas for the cultivation of hard

clams and oysters from the

Department of Environmental

Protection, Division of Fish and

Wildlife, Bureau of Shellfisheries.

Shellfish cultivation practices

seldom interfere with recreational

boating or angling activities

because the scale of the

operations is small in relation to

the total bay acreage, leases are clustered and located in shallow water areas away

from navigation channels, and aquaculture gear profile is low. Most importantly, PVC

poles or cedar stakes clearly mark the corner of each individual lease, generally 2-5

acres in size. On occasion, however, aquaculture gear has been entangled in boat

propellers and/or fishing rigs resulting in losses to both shellfish harvesters and

recreational anglers. By approaching these marked shellfish lease areas with

caution, recreational boaters and anglers can avoid these undesired situations and

foster a mutual respect with shellfish harvesters and other users of New Jersey’s

coastal bays.

Pumping out your boat’s holding tank at a certified facility or into a

pumpout boat will help keep New Jersey’s water clean, and aid in

the protection of our fish, shellfish, and wildlife populations. It will

also help protect the health of everyone who enjoys New Jersey’s

coastal and freshwater resources.

The New Jersey Boater’s Pumpout Facility Guide - The official map of New Jersey

marinas with vessel pumpout facilities is now available. The Guide is a double sided,

full-color map of the State, which lists all of the currently operating pumpout facilities

available to boaters. An interactive mapping version of the guide is available online at

http://ims.rutgers.edu/pumpout

. For a free copy of the New Jersey Boater’s Pumpout

Facility Guide, send your request to the New Jersey Clean Vessel Act Program, P. O .

Box 418, Port Republic, NJ 08241. For additional information about the New Jersey

Clean Vessel Act, contact the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife at 609-748-2056.

Visit CVA on the Internet at: njfishandwildlife.org

To report a pumpout station that is not working or if you experience a problem

with a pumpout facility, please contact the Marine Trades Association of NJ at

(732) 292-1051 or send an email to [email protected]

Your purchase of fishing equipment and

motor boat fuels supports

Sport Fish Restoration.

Keep New Jersey’s Waters

Clean -

Use Pumpouts!

Report Suspicious Activities

CALL

866-4-SAFE-NJ

(866-472-3365)

In an emergency,

call 911 or your

local police.

Fax 609-632-4928, or go to www.njsp.org to report tips or

information about suspicious activity or behavior you think may be

related to terrorism.

GET INVOLVED!

Boaters: Be Proactive

Operating and maintaining your boat can contribute to pollution from the discharge of

substances such as oil, grease, paint, cleaning chemicals and waste into the water.

By following a few basic environmentally sound boating practices you can help

protect New Jersey’s recreational waters.

Prevent spills during fueling by not over filling the tank, using pads or

vent attachments to capture spills, installing a fuel-air separator,

listening to the filler pipe and not relying on the gauge.

Keep your engine leak-free and well-tuned to minimize discharge of fuel

and oil into the water.

Use an oil absorbent pad or pillow in the bilge to absorb oil as needed.

Use biodegradable, environmentally safe detergents to clean your boat.

Use a pumpout station to dispose of sewage.

Properly dispose of scrap fishing line, garbage, and items for recycling

ashore.

Learn more about the program and what you can do to protect New Jersey’s

waterways at njcleanmarina.org

or contact Michael Danko at 732-872-1300 ext. 29

[email protected]

or Tali Engoltz at 609-633-2201 [email protected]

Enjoy the boating experience by keeping boating safe, clean, and fun!

The following marinas employ best management practices to reduce their impact

on the environment and have been officially recognized as NJ CLEAN MARINAS:

Baywood Marina

Dillon’s Creek Marina

Forked River State Marina

Green Cove Marina

Hobby Lobby Marina

Kammerman’s Atlantic City Marina

Leonardo State Marina

Main One Marina

Morgan Marina

Riverbank Marina

Robbie’s Loveladies Marina

Silver Cloud Harbor Marina

Spencer’s Bayside Marina

Viking Yachting Center

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Important Telephone

Numbers and

Internet Sites

Resource Directory

Alliance for a Living

Ocean

609-492-0222

livingocean.org

American Littoral Society

732-291-0055

littoralsociety.org

Clean Ocean Action

(Sandy Hook Office)

732-872-0111

cleanoceanaction.org

Discover Boating

(312) 946-6200

discoverboating.com

Marine Mammal Stranding

Center

609-266-0538

marinemammalstranding

center.org

Marine Trades Association

of New Jersey

732-292-1051

mtanj.org

National Marine Fisheries

Service

732-872-3000

nmfs.noaa.gov

Barnegat Bay Estuary

Program

732-255-0472

bbep.org

Delaware Estuary Program

800-445-4935

delawareestuary.org

Fish Advisories

fishsmarteatsmart.org

Boat U.S.

Foundation Hotline

800-336-BOAT

Boating Safety Certificates

609-882-2000 ext. 6181

Environmental Incident

Report

877-WARN-DEP

state.nj.us/dep

Delaware RIVERKEEPER

215-369-1188

delawareriverkeeper.org

Hackensack RIVERKEEPER

201-968-0808

hackensackriverkeeper.org

NJ/DOT Office of Maritime

Resources

609-530-4770

state.nj.us/transportation/works/ma

ritime/marine_trades IBoat.shtm

NY/NJ Harbor Estuary

Program

212-637-3809

harborestuary.org

United States

Environmental Protection

Agency

212-637-3660

epa.gov

NJ Clean Vessel Act Program

609-748-2056

njfishandwildlife.org/cv

home.htm

NJ Marine Sciences Consortium/

NJ Sea Grant Program

732-872-1300

njmsc.org

NJDEP Division of Fish &

Wildlife

609-748-2020

njfishandwildlife.org

Rutgers Cooperative

Extension of Ocean County

732-349-1152

ocean.rcre.rutgers.edu

United States Coast Guard

Auxiliary Boating

Safety Hotline

800-368-5647

cgaux.org

United States Power

Squadron

888-FOR-USPS

usps.org

Weather Service Broadcast

609-261-6600 ext. 1 #3

24-hour weather and

marine forecast

weather.noaa.gov

NJ Vacation Guide

800-ENJOY33

state.nj.us/travel

NOAA Weather Service

weather.gov

tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

New Jersey Clean

Marina Program

njcleanmarina.org

United States Fish and

Wildlife Service

fws.gov

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission

609-292-6500

state.NJ.US/MVC

NY/NJ BAYKEEPER

Raritan BAYKEEPER

732-888-9870

nynjbaykeeper.org

Report a Maritime

Observation

The New Jersey Department of Transportation

(NJDOT) offers an opportunity for boaters to report

their observations about aids to navigation, shoaling,

etc., within a state navigation channel directly to the Office of Maritime

Resources.

You can report your observation by visiting the following website:

www.state.nj.us/transportation/works/maritime/marine_trades.shtm

Please be as detailed as possible in your email.

U.S. Coast Guard

www.uscg.mil

VHF Channel 16

Atlantic City – 609-677-2230

Avon – 732-776-6730

Barnegat Light – 609-494-2661

Beach Haven – 609-492-5751

Cape May – 609-898-6995

Fortescue – 856-447-4422

Ocean City – 609-399-0119

Philadelphia – 215-271-4940

Manasquan – 732-899-0130

Sandy Hook – 732-872-3429

Sea Isle City – 609-263-2361

New Jersey State Police

njsp.org

Atlantic City Station – 609-441-3586

Bivalve Station – 856-785-1330

Burlington Station – 609-387-1221

Lake Hopatcong Station – 973-663-3400

Monmouth Station – 732-842-5171

Newark Bay Station – 973-578-8173

North Wildwood Station – 609-522-0393

Ocean Station – 609-296-5807

Point Pleasant Station – 732-899-5050

Marine Law Enforcement – 609-748-2050

Stop the Spread of

Invasive Species!

Fish, invertebrates and plants that come in contact with your trailer and boat can be

inadvertently released into a body of water when trailering your boat from one location

to another. Most of these species will not survive in the new environment. However, a

few become successful invaders because they are hardy,

aggressive and prolific organisms. You can help prevent the

spread of invasive species by following the procedures outlined

below each time your boat and trailer leave the water:

Remove all visible mud, plants, fish/animals. Before leaving any

body of water, examine your equipment, boat, trailer, clothing, boots, buckets, etc.

Eliminate water from all equipment before transporting anywhere. Empty water

form the motor, bilge, live well and other areas where water can accumulate.

Clean and dry anything that came in contact with the water.

Do not release or put plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they

came out that body of water. This includes aquarium and aquatic pets, and bait

purchased at a store.

Report Sightings

Invasive species such as Northern Snakeheads, Flathead Catfish and Zebra Mussels

should not be returned to the water. Please note the date, precise location and contact

the proper organization listed below.

Northern Snakeheads, Flathead Catfish and other aquatic species – Contact Fish and

Wildlife at 908-236-2118.

Zebra Mussels – Take the mussel with you, store in alcohol and immediately contact

New Jersey Sea Grant at 732-872-1300 extension 21.

Visit protectyourwaters.net

for more information.

Courtesy of Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!

Zebra Mussel

Commercial Vessel Traffic Warning!

Be aware of commercial vessel

traffic when using boat ramps.

Ships and all other large

vessels are not as

maneuverable as small boats!

NJ Boat Ramps

New York to Cape May

njboatramps.org

LIBERTY STATE PARK BOAT RAMP

Bay View Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07305

201-395-3403

Hudson River 40 41.856 74 03.897

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

HAZARDS RAMP IN ROSS DOCK AREA

Henry Hudson Drive

Alpine, NJ 07620

201-768-1360

njpalisades.org

Hudson River 40 51.108 73 57.584

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide. Open to boats 24 feet and under.

A comprehensive assessment of the location and conditions of all boat ramps in

New Jersey was conducted to compile the information contained in this guide.

However, not all ramp owners elected to have their location listed. If a ramp

location that you normally use is not listed in the guide, or if you have comments

on the guide, please contact us at 732-872-1300, ext. 29. The New Jersey boat

ramp listings in this guide are organized from North to South, from New York

Harbor down to Cape May and down the Delaware River and Delaware Bay.

Latitude and longitude are expressed in degrees and minutes.

Contact municipalities prior to using ramps for permit requirements.

Fee

Restrooms

Lighted

Trash

Docking

Photo Not Available

Fuel

Store

Bait & Tackle

Restaurant

Commercial

Traffic

CARTERET MUNICIPAL RAMP

Industrial Road

Carteret, NJ 07008

732-541-3820 Ext. 3102

Arthur Kill 40 34.306 74 12.802

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Please call Borough for permit information.

RIVER BARGE PARK

Outwater Lane

Carlstadt, NJ 07073

201-460-1700

Hackensack River 40 48.456 74 03.452

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low

tide.

RED ROOF INN

15 Meadowlands Parkway & Sandlering Parkway

Secaucus, NJ 07094

201-319-1000

Hackensack River 40 47.956 74 03.987

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SECAUCUS MUNICIPAL RAMP

Mill Ridge Road

Secaucus, NJ 07096

201-330-2017

Hackensack River/Mill Creek 40 48.356 74 02.653

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CITY OF ELIZABETH MARINA

71 Front Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07206

908-820-4296

Arthur Kill 40 38.77 74 01.17

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BAYONNE MUNICIPAL LAUNCHING RAMP

West Shore Drive & West 16th Street

Bayonne, NJ 07002

201-858-6129

Newark Bay 40 39.771 74 07.958

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Checks and money orders must be used when paying

for permit. No cash accepted.

NUTLEY MUNICIPAL RAMP

Park Avenue & Route 21

Nutley, NJ 07110

973-284-4966

Passaic River 40 48.684 74 08.330

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Please call for fee information. Entrance to ramp is near

a busy intersection.

FRANK A. VINCENT MARINA

Passaic Avenue

Kearny, NJ 07032

201-955-7983

Passaic River 40 45.831 74 09.501

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SAYREVILLE LAUNCHING RAMP

River Road

Sayerville, NJ 08871

732-390-7000

Raritan River 40 20.451 74 4.372

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

WOODBRIDGE MUNICIPAL RAMP

Cliff Road

Keasby, NJ 08862

732-634-4500

Arthur Kill 40 32.715 74 15.264

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

EDISON BOAT BASIN

Meadow Road

Edison, NJ 08817

732-248-7219

Raritan River 40 29.294 74 23.036

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

WAGNER’S TWIN TOWERS MARINA

483 Amboy Avenue

Cliffwood Beach, NJ 07735

732-583-6930

Matawan Creek 40 26.00 74 13.10

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

KEYPORT MUNICIPAL RAMP

70 West Front Street

Keyport, NJ 07735

732-888-4781

Keyport Harbor 40 26.353 74 12.121

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

KEYPORT MARINE BASIN

340 West Front Street

Keyport, NJ 07735

732-264-9421

Matawan Creek 40 26.005 74 12.789

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

ZUBACK’S HEAVY METAL MARINE

1729 Highway 35

Morgan, NJ 08879

732-727-2289/732-727-3953

Matawan Creek 40 27.755 74 15.573

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

RARITAN BAY MARINA

39 Charles Avenue

Keansburg, NJ 07734

732-495-4247

Raritan Bay 40 26.884 74 08.592

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LEONARDO STATE MARINA

102 Concord Avenue

Leonardo, NJ 07737-1000

732-291-1333

Sandy Hook Bay 40 25.28 74 03.68

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS MUNICIPAL

MARINA

2 Simon Lake Drive

Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

732-291-1670

Sandy Hook Bay 40 24.964 74 01.92

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

FAIR HAVEN MUNICIPAL RAMP

748 River Road

Fair Haven, NJ 07704

732-747-0241 Ext. 219 or 221

Navesink River 40 21.994 74 02.522

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water at

low tide.

RUMSON MUNICIPAL LAUNCHING RAMP

Avenue of Two Rivers

Rumson, NJ 07760

732-842-3300

Navesink River 40 22.584 73 59.981

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MONMOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL RAMP

Tocci Avenue

Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750

732-229-1313

Manahasset Creek 40 19.705 73 59.176

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide. Limited parking is available.

CHRIS’S RIVER PLAZA MARINA

483 West Front Street

Red Bank, NJ 07701

732-741-9676

Navesink River 40 21.04 74 04.67

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Restrictions due to low bridge clearance. Deli on site.

OCEANPORT MUNICIPAL RAMP AT

BLACKBERRY BAY PARK

Port Au Peck Avenue

Oceanport, NJ 07757

732-222-8221

Shrewsbury River 40 19.539 74 00.418

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MONMOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL RAMP

33 West Street

Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750

732-229-1313

Shrewsbury River 40 20.189 73 58.883

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide. Town permit required.

LONG BRANCH MUNICIPAL RAMP

River Lane

Long Branch, NJ 07740

732-571-6545

Shrewsbury River 40 18.701 74 00.197

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BRY’S MARINE

100 South Concourse

Neptune, NJ 07753

732-775-7364

Shark River 40 11.334 74 01.732

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Key for the ramp is available at Max’s Bait and Tackle.

BELMAR MUNICIPAL BASIN

900 Marina Avenue

Belmar, NJ 07719

732-681-2266

Shark River 40 10.78 74 01.85

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

SHARK RIVER MUNICIPAL MARINA

149 South Riverside Drive

Neptune, NJ 07753

732-775-7400

Shark River 40 11.501 74 02.331

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

LIGHTNING JACK’S MARINA

505 Ridge Road

Brick, NJ 08724

732-458-2016

Manasquan River 40 07.481 74 06.018

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

WALL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL RAMP

Riverside Terrace

Wall, NJ 07719

732-449-8444

Manasquan River 40 07.344 74 05.628

Dirt ramp that may not have adequate water depth at

low tide. Permit required. Ramp open to Wall

Township residents only.

MANASQUAN RIVER CLUB

217 Riverside Drive

Brick, NJ 08724

732-840-0300

Manasquan River 40 05.97 74 05.42

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

POINT PLEASANT CANAL FISHING

ACCESS SITE

Beach Boulevard

Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Point Pleasant Canal 40 04.223 74 03.546

Dirt ramp that may not have adequate water depth at

low tide.

POINT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL BOAT RAMP

Curtis Avenue

Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

732-892-3434

Manasquan River 40 05.313 74 04.487

Concrete and sand ramp that may not have adequate

water depth at low tide. Ramp is open to Point

Pleasant municipal residents only.

STRICTLY MARINE

381 Brielle Road

Manasquan, NJ 08736

732-223-4277

Manasquan River 40 06.64 74 02.55

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

POINT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL RAMP

Foot of Bay Avenue

Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

732-892-3434

Barnegat Bay 40 03.967 74 03.091

Concrete and sand ramp with adequate water at

low tide.

GREEN COVE MARINA

41 Division Street

Brick, NJ 08724

732-840-9090

Metedeconk River 40 03.750 74 07.700

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low

tide. Please call ahead for reservations.

SHERMAN'S BOAT BASIN

664 Princeton Avenue

Brick, NJ 08724

732-295-0103

Beaver Dam Creek 40 03.479 74 04.617

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

JERSEY SHORE MARINA & BOATS

841 Route 70

Brick, NJ 08724

732-840-9530

Metedeconk River 40 03.94 74 07.86

Wooden ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BRICK MUNICIPAL MARINA AND RAMP AT

MANTOLOKING COVE

40 Mantoloking Road

Brick, NJ 08742

732-920-7373

Barnegat Bay 40 02.546 74 03.597

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

DRUMPOINT MARINA

770 Drum Point Road

Brick, NJ 08723

732-477-3736

Barnegat Bay 40 01.002 74 06.252

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CHADWICK ISLAND MARINA

400 Strickland Boulevard

Chadwick Beach, NJ 08735

732-793-7227

Barnegat Bay 39 59.762 74 04.131

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LAVALLETTE MUNICIPAL RAMP

Bay Boulevard

Lavallette, NJ 08735

732-793-5114

Barnegat Bay 39 58.090 74 04.504

Concrete and sand ramp that may not have adequate

water at low tide. Currently under construction.

Please call ahead.

KETTLE CREEK MARINA, INC.

202 Kettle Creek Road

Toms River, NJ 08753

732-255-5890

Kettle Creek 40 00.981 74 07.616

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PUBLIC ACCESS ON MILL CREEK

(TOMS RIVER)

End of Mill Creek Road

Pine Beach, NJ 08740

Toms River 39 59.998 74 09.190

Dirt ramp for small boats that may not have adequate

water depth at low tide.

Photo Not Available

PINE BEACH MUNICIPAL BOAT RAMP

Riverside Drive

Pine Beach, NJ 08741

732-349-6425

Toms River 39 56.333 74 10.653

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

GILFORD PARK YACHT CLUB

700 Riverside Drive

Toms River, NJ 08753

732-929-9838

Toms River 39 56.603 74 07.878

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Ramp is best suited for smaller boats.

OCEAN GATE YACHT BASIN, INC.

65 Bayview Avenue

Bayville, NJ 08740

732-269-2565

Toms River 39 55.76 74 07.15

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

GOOD LUCK POINT MARINA

61 Dorrance Drive

Ocean Gate, NJ 08721

732-269-3700

Barnegat Bay 39 55.33 74 06.75

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low

tide.

COTY MARINE

301 Route 37 East

Pelican Island Toms River, NJ 08751

732-830-1000

Barnegat Bay 39 56.505 74 05.153

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

PEDALS N’ PADDLES RENTAL

Route 35 South

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

730-830-5757

Barnegat Bay 39 56.685 74 04.780

Dirt ramp that may not be adequate for longer boats.

CRANBERRY INLET MARINA

421 Bayside Terrace

Seaside Heights, NJ 08753

732-793-4434

Barnegat Bay 39 56.883 74 04.745

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

DOCK OUTFITTERS

5 Route 35 South

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

732-830-8171

Barnegat Bay 39 56.301 74 4.898

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Ramp for personal watercraft use only.

SEASIDE PARK MUNICIPAL RAMP

13th Street & Bayview Avenue

Seaside Park, NJ 08752

732-793-0234

Barnegat Bay 39 54.861 74 05.110

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

UP THE CREEK MARINA

Harbor Inn Road

Bayville, NJ 08721

732-269-6469

Barnegat Bay 39 52.306 74 09.413

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

DOWNE'S FISHING CAMP

287 Brennan Concourse

Bayville, NJ 08721

908-269-0137

Barnegat Bay 39 52.48 74 08.27

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

TRIXIE'S LANDING

305 Brennan Concourse

Bayville, NJ 08721-3606

732-269-5839

Barnegat Bay 39 52.433 74 08.251

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

RICK'S MARINA INC.

222 Marine Plaza

Forked River, NJ 08731

609-693-2134

Forked River (North Branch) 39 49.89 74 11.20

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

TOWNSEND'S MARINA

221 East Lacey Road

Forked River, NJ 08731

609-693-6100

Forked River (North Branch) 39 49.78 74 11.09

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SOUTHWINDS HARBOR MARINA

362 East Lacey Road

Forked River, NJ 08731

609-693-6288

southwindsharbormarina.com

Forked River 39 49.68 74 10.74

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LACEY ELKS LODGE NO. 2518

900 Beach Boulevard

Forked River, NJ 08731

609-693-9831

Forked River 39 49.47 74 10.72

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Ramp for use by residents and members only.

PUBLIC ACCESS ON FORKED RIVER

Lakeside Drive

Forked River, NJ 0873

Forked River (North Branch) 39 49.895 74 11.407

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL RAMP

End of Sloop Creek Road

Bayville, NJ 08721

732-269-4456

Barnegat Bay 39 54.317 74 08.017

Gravel ramp that may not have adequate water depth

at low tide.

SOUTH HARBOR MARINE

116 Oregon Avenue

Waretown, NJ 08758

609-693-3658

Barnegat Bay 39 47.279 74 11.069

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BARNEGAT MUNICIPAL BOAT

BASIN/RAMP

Bayshore Avenue

Barnegat, NJ 08005

609-698-0080 Ext. 122

Barnegat Bay 39 44.923 74 11.613

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT

PUBLIC DOCK

10 West 10th Street

Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

609-494-9196

Barnegat Bay 39 45.45 74 06.70

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SHIP BOTTOM MUNICIPAL RAMP

11th and Shore Avenues

Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

609-494-9819

Little Egg Harbor 39 39.153 74 11.100

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CAUSEWAY BOAT RENTAL & MARINA

2200 East Bay Avenue

Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

609-494-1371

Barnegat Bay 39 39.65 74 11.82

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SURF CITY LAUNCHING RAMP

813 Long Beach Boulevard

Surf City, NJ 08008

609-494-3064

Barnegat Bay 39 39.444 74 10.626

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PARKERTOWN MUNICIPAL RAMP

End of Dock Street

Parkertown, NJ 08087

609-296-7241

Little Egg Harbor 39 36.587 74 17.614

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

STAFFORD MUNICIPAL BOAT RAMP

End of Cedar Run Dock Road

Manahawkin, NJ 08050

609-292-2965

Manahawkin Bay 39 38.630 74 14.755

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SKINNER’S MARINA

Bartlett Avenue

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-3051

Tuckerton Creek 39 35.785 74 20.548

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BEACH HAVEN MUNICIPAL

LAUNCHING RAMP

Foot of 9th Street

Beach Haven, NJ 08008

609-492-0111

Barnegat Bay 39 34.242 74 14.289

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MAGLEY'S G.E.B. MARINA

338 South Green Street

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-294-1859

Tuckerton Creek 39 35.85 74 20.42

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MARITIME MARINA

470 South Green Street

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-294-9090

Tuckerton Creek 39 35.819 74 20.442

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

TUCKERTON MARINE SERVICE STATION

464 South Green St.

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-1820

tuckertonmarine.net

Tuckerton Creek 39 35.39 74 20.41

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SHELTERED COVE MARINA

910 South Green Street

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-9400

shelteredcovemarina.com

Tuckerton Creek 39 34.98 74 20.22

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

FIRST BRIDGE MARINA

500 Great Bay Boulevard

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-1888

Little Egg Harbor 39 33.792 74 20.526

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BOAT RAMP AT GREAT BAY BOULEVARD

WMA

Great Bay Boulevard

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Great Bay 39 34.022 74 20.55

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

RAND’S BOATS

600 Great Bay Boulevard

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-4457

Tuckerton Creek 39 32.367 74 19.552

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MUNRO'S MARINA INC.

124 E. Anchor Drive

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-8202

Tuckerton Creek 39 34.046 74 22.055

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

CAPT. MIKE'S BOATS

630 Great Bay Boulevard

Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-296-4406

Great Bay 39 32.058 74 19.315

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BEL HAVEN MARINA

1227 Batsto Bridgeport Road (Route 542)

Green Bank, NJ 08215

609-965-2205

www.belhavencanoe.com

Mullica River 39 37.001 74 35.704

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CROWLEY LANDING AT

WHARTON STATE FOREST

Wharton State Forest, Route 542

Green Bank, NJ 08215

Batsto Office: 609-561-0024

Mullica River 39 37.584 74 34.160

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

RIVER ROAD CLAM HOUSE RAMP

2115 River Road

Lower Bank, NJ 08215

609-956-1478

Mullica River 39 35.930 74 33.113

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SWAN BAY WMA

End of Turtle Road (Route 542)

Green Bank, NJ 08512

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Mullica River 39 34.842 74 30.681

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Cartop or small duck boats only.

PORT REPUBLIC GREEN ACRES

Mannheim Avenue

Port Republic, NJ 08241

Mullica River 39 33.757 74 30.390

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Cartop or small duck boats only.

CHESTNUT NECK BOAT YARD

758 Old New York Road

Port Republic, NJ 08241

609-652-1119

chestnutboatyard.com

Mullica River 39 32.85 74 27.67

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

NACOTE CREEK MARINA

1 New York Road

Port Republic, NJ 08241

609-652-9380

Nacote Creek 39 32.01 74 27.93

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MOTT’S CREEK INN

200 East Motts Creek Road

Absecon, NJ 08201

609-652-1444

Mott's Creek 39 31.123 74 26.209

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Free for those with Waterfowl Permit.

GREAT BAY MARINA

45 Montana Drive

Mystic Islands, NJ 08087

609-296-2392

greatbaymarina.com

Great Bay 39 32.47 74 23.21

Concrete and wooden ramp with adequate water depth

at low tide.

SCOTT'S LANDING/ EDWIN B. FORSYTHE

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE RAMP

End of Scott's Landing Road

Leeds Point, NJ 08231

609-652-1665

Landing Creek 39 29.629 74 25.242

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Recommended for boats 19' or less.

BRIGANTINE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

6th Avenue & Bayshore Avenue

Brigantine, NJ 08203

609-266-1122

Wading Thorofare 39 24.541 74 22.138

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

ATLANTIC CITY MUNICIPAL RAMP

Boulevard Avenue/Behind Bader Field

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

609-347-5510

Inside Thorofare 39 21.322 74 27.379

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PLEASANTVILLE MUNICIPAL RAMP

Bayview Avenue

Pleasantville, NJ 08232

609-484-3640

Lakes Bay 39 23.002 74 31.082

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

VENTNOR MUNICIPAL BOAT LAUNCH

Ski Beach, Dorset Avenue

Ventnor, NJ 08406

609-823-7300

Inside Thorofare 39 21.187 74 29.239

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

HACKNEY'S BOAT YARD INC

Margate Bridge Road

Northfield, NJ 08225

609-641-1379

Lakes Bay 39 21.301 74 32.394

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

OCEAN HEIGHTS MARINA

5001 Ocean Heights Avenue

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

609-927-1585

Patcong Creek 39 18.894 74 37.742

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SHADY RIVER MARINA

1041 Somers Point Road

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

609-625-9428

Great Egg Harbor River 39 23.919 74 43.015

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Fee depends on boat size and day of week.

HIDDEN MILL MARINE CENTER

176 Thompson Lane

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

609-927-3627

hiddenmillmarinecenter.com

Great Egg Harbor River 39 21.13 74 42.30

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

ENGLISH CREEK MARINA

174 Wharf Road

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

609-625-0942

Great Egg Harbor River 39 20.075 74 40.636

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.

Photo Not Available

CORBIN CITY BOAT RAMP

316 Route 50

Corbin City, NJ 08270

609-628-2673

Tuckahoe River 39 17.933 74 45.193

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BOAT RAMP AT TUCKAHOE WMA

Route 50

Corbin City, NJ

609-292-2965

Tuckahoe River 39 17.723 74 44.415

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low

tide. Boat ramp maintenance permit or valid hunting,

fishing or trapping license required.

P. BAYSHORE II RESTAURANT & MARINA

824 Bay Avenue

Somers Point, NJ 08244

609-653-6772

Great Egg Harbor Bay 39 18.265 74 35.690

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SMITH'S PIER

910 Bay Avenue

Somers Point, NJ 08244

609-653-0190

Great Egg Harbor Bay 39 18.573 74 35.735

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Photo Not Available

OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL RAMP

Tennessee Avenue & 22nd Street

Ocean City, NJ 08226

609-525-9223

Great Egg Harbor 39 16.234 74 36.234

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BEESLEYS POINT PUBLIC LAUNCHING

RAMP

Harbor Road

Beesleys Point, NJ 08250

609-628-2011

Great Egg Harbor River 39 17.257 74 37.616

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SEA ISLE CITY MUNICIPAL MARINA

42nd Street

Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

609-263-4461 609-263-0009

Ludlam Thorofare 39 09.540 74 41.925

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LARSEN'S MARINA

7 Old Sea Isle Boulevard

Sea Isle City, NJ 08243

609-263-1554

Ludlam Thorofare 39 09.429 74 42.032

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

AVALON BAY PARK & RAMP

Ocean Drive & 54th Street

Avalon, NJ 08202

609-967-8200

Old Man Creek 39 04.903 74 44.303

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide. A

separate ramp is provided for personal watercraft use.

NOB'S BOAT RAMP

534 Old Avalon Boulevard

Avalon, NJ 08202

609-967-0346

South Channel 39 06.831 74 44.606

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CORSON'S INLET STATE PARK

Ocean Drive at Foot of Russ Chatman Bridge

Woodbine, NJ 08270

609-861-2404

Corson's Inlet 39 12.973 74 38.802

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PUBLIC RAMP ON WHALE CREEK

Bayview Drive

Strathmere, NJ 08248

609-263-6484

Whale Creek 39 11.092 74 40.308

Dirt ramp that may not have adequate water depth at

low tide.

NORTH WILDWOOD BAYFRONT PARK

Corner of New York Avenue & 5th Avenue

North Wildwood, NJ 08260

609-522-2955

Beach Creek 39 00.44 74 47.92

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Permit required.

STONE HARBOR MUNICIPAL MARINA

81st Street

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

609-368-5102

Gull Island/Thorofare Channel 39 03.876 74 45.230

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SPICERS CREEK BOAT ACCESS

Wissahickon Avenue

Cape May, NJ 08204

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Spicers Creek 38 57.046 74 54.593

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BREE-ZEE-LEE YACHT BASIN

960 Ocean Drive

Cape May, NJ 08204

609-884-4849

Cape May Harbor 38 57.24 74 53.00

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF FISH AND

WILDLIFE (NJDFW) – BELVIDERE

ACCESS

Downstream from Belvidere Bridge

Belvidere, NJ 07823

908-852-4317

Delaware River 40 49.673 75 04.973

Concrete ramp.

NJ Boat Ramps

Delaware River/Bay

North to South

njboatramps.org

WORTHINGTON STATE FOREST

Off Old Mine Rd., 3 miles above I-80 bridge

Warren County, NJ

908-841-9575

Delaware River 40 00.295 75 06.269

Concrete ramp.

DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL

RECREATION AREA – POXONO

Off Old Mine Road, 8 miles north of Delaware Water Gap

Blairstown, NJ 07825

570-426-2452

Delaware River 41 02.422 75 01.387

Concrete ramp.

PHILLIPSBURG BOAT RAMP

Riverside Way, by “free” bridge

Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

908-454-7281

Delaware River 40 41.542 75 12.205

Concrete ramp. Fuel nearby.

NJDFW – HOLLAND CHURCH ACCESS

Off River, Road, 1 mile south of Riegelsville Bridge

Holland, NJ 08848

908-735-8793

Delaware River 40 34.837 75 11.673

Gravel ramp.

NJDFW – KINGWOOD ACCESS

Route 29, 1 mile south of Frenchtown

Frenchtown, NJ 08825

609-984-1401, 908-735-8793

Delaware River 40 30.703 75 03.808

Boat ramp maintenance permit or valid hunting, fishing

or trapping license required. Concrete ramp.

D&R CANAL STATE PARK – BYRAM

Route 29, 3.4 miles north of Stockton

Stockton, NJ 08559

609-397-2949

Delaware River 40 24.925 75 02.877

Concrete ramp.

Photo Not Available

D&R CANAL STATE PARK –

BULL’S ISLAND RECREATION AREA

Off Route 29, 3.3 miles north of Stockton

Stockton, NJ 08559

609-397-2949

Delaware River 40 24.445 75 02.112

Concrete ramp.

D&R CANAL ST. PK. – LAMBERTVILLE

Off Bridge Street behind Lambertville Station

Lambertville, NJ 08530

609-397-2949

Delaware River 40 21.64 74 56.73

Paved ramp.

D&R CANAL STATE PARK –

FIREMEN’S EDDY ACCESS

Off Route 29, 1.8 miles south of Lambertville/New

Hope Bridge

Hopewell, NJ 08560

609-397-2949

Delaware River 40 20.54 74 56.522

Gravel ramp.

CITY OF TRENTON WATERFRONT PARK

1595 Lamberton Road, off Route 29

Trenton, NJ 08601

609-989-3169

Delaware River 40 11.342 74 45.217

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

Photo Not Available

BORDENTOWN MUNICIPAL RAMP

Bordentown City Park, Park Street

Bordentown, NJ 08505

609-298-2950 Ext.11

Delaware River 40 09.029 74 43.111

Concrete and gravel ramp that may not have adequate

water depth at low tide.

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC RAMP

West Front Street & Broad Street

Florence, NJ 08518

Delaware River 40 07.473 74 48.250

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BURLINGTON CITY MUNICIPAL RAMP

Tathem Avenue & East Pearl Street

Burlington, NJ 08016

609-386-4070

Delaware River 40 04.906 74 51.030

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

CURTIN MARINA

501 East Pearl Street

Burlington, NJ 08016

609-386-4657

Delaware River 40 04.893 74 51.971

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

HAWK ISLAND MARINA

130 Rancocas Avenue

Delanco, NJ 08075

856-461-5094 856-461-1415

Rancocas Creek 40 02.865 74 57.779

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LIGHTNING JACK’S RIVERSIDE

625 Harrison Street

Riverside, NJ 08075

856-461-0086

Rancocas Creek 40 02.387 74 56.739

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PENNSAUKEN MUNICIPAL BOAT RAMP

Derousse Avenue

Pennsauken, NJ

609-292-2965

Delaware River 39 58.45 75 03.946

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PYNE POINT MARINA SERVICES

North 7th Street

Camden, NJ 08102

856-966-1352

Delaware River 39 57.371 75 06.765

Gravel ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

WEST DEPTFORD MUNICIPAL BOAT RAMP

End of Center Street

West Deptford, NJ 08086

856-845-4004

Delaware River 39 52.617 75 10.763

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water at

low tide.

BRIDGEPORT BOAT YARD

(ON RACCOON CREEK)

118 Ferry Road

Bridgeport, NJ 08014

856-467-0943 215-852-6239

Raccoon Creek/Delaware River 39 48.419 75 21.719

Concrete ramp.

BARBER’S BASIN

88 Tilbury Road

Salem, NJ 08079

856-935-1261

Salem River 39 34.557 75 28.844

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PENNSVILLE PUBLIC LAUNCHING RAMP

Riviera Drive

Pennsville, NJ 08070

856-678-3089 Ext.4

Delaware River 39 38.889 75 31.953

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SALEM PUBLIC RAMP (PSE&G)

Friendship Drive

Salem, NJ 08079

1-888-MARSH

Salem River 39 34.176 75 29.904

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MAD HORSE CREEK WMA

Stowneck Road

Canton, NJ 08302

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Mad Horse Creek 39 25.269 75 25.590

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Boat ramp maintenance permit or valid hunting, fishing

or trapping license required.

STOWE CREEK STATE PARK

Stowe Creek Road

Stowe Creek, NJ 08302

Stowe Creek 39 26.636 75 24.526

Dirt ramp that may not have adequate water depth at

low tide.

BRIDGETON MUNICIPAL RAMP

South Laurel Street

Bridgeton, NJ 08302

732-932-3435

Cohansey River 39 25.595 75 14.160

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

HUSTED’S LANDING INC.

215 Husted Bateman Road

Bridgeton, NJ 08302

856-451-8195

Back Creek 39 21.043 75 15.476

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at high tide.

COHANSEY RIVER WATERSHED

WETLAND RESTORATION SITE

666 Back Neck Road

Fairfield Township, NJ 08302

www.pseg.com/environment/estuary/overview.jsp

Cohansey River 39 22.413 75 17.588

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

HANCOCK HARBOR MARINA

30 Hancock Harbor Road

Greenwich, NJ 08323

856-455-2610

Cohansey River 39 22.615 75 21.355

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

GREENWICH BOAT WORKS AND MARINA

Greenwich Pier Road

Greenwich, NJ 08323

856-451-7777

Cohansey River 39 23.023 75 21.021

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

SUNDOG MARINA, INC.

91 Newport Landing Road

Newport, NJ 08345

856-447-3992

Nantuxent Creek 39 17.49 75 11.84

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

BAY POINT MARINA

492 Bay Point Road

Bay Point, NJ 08311

856-447-9700

Delaware Bay 39 17.8601 75 14.853

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

MONEY ISLAND MARINA

192 Bayview Road/Money Island

Newport, NJ 08345

856-447-4974

Nantuxent Creek 39 17.063 75 14.241

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

HIGBEE’S MARINA

8 Downe Avenue

Fortescue, NJ 08321

856-447-4157

Delaware Bay 39 14.583 75 10.195

Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.

Photo Not Available

SPORTSMAN COVE MARINA

69 Delaware Avenue

Fortescue, NJ 08321

856-447-3014

Fortescue Creek 39 14.606 75 10.603

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MILLVILLE MUNICIPAL RAMP

Fowser Road

Millville, NJ 08332

609-825-7269

Maurice River 39 22.635 75 02.160

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

DIVIDING CREEK BOAT RENTALS

Route 553

Dividing Creek, NJ 08315

856-785-2828

dividingcreek.com

Dividing Creek 39 16.022 75 05.742

Gravel ramp that may not have adequate water depth

at low tide.

PUBLIC ACCESS AT ROUTE 670/

MAURICETOWN ROAD

Bricksboro, NJ 08348

Maurice River 39 17.245 74 59.249

Gravel ramp that may not have adequate water depth

at low tide.

RIVER ROAD MARINA

115 River Road

Leesburg, NJ 08327

856-785-1273

riverroadmarina.com

Maurice River 39 16.00 74 59.00

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Repair.

BOB’S ANCHOR MARINA

Matts Landing Road

Heislerville, NJ 08324

856-785-9899

Maurice River 39 14.014 75 00.63

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

FISHTALE’S MARINA

Matts Landing Road

Heislerville, NJ 08324

856-785-0101 856-466-1052

Maurice River 39 13.926 75 00.818

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

PORT NORRIS MARINA

Ogden Avenue

Port Norris, NJ 08349

609-785-1205

Maurice River 39 14.254 75 01.310

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

LONG REACH MARINA

2806 High Street

Port Norris, NJ 08349

856-785-1818

Maurice River 39 13.940 75 02.008

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP

End of Thompson Beach Road

Heislerville, NJ 08324

1-888-MARSHES

Delaware Bay 39 12.178 74 59.623

www.pseg.com/environment/estuary/overview.jsp

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

BOAT RAMP AT HEISLERVILLE WMA

Next to Eastpoint Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road

Heislerville, NJ 08324

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Maurice River Cove 39 11.787 75 01.686

Concrete ramp that may not have adequate water

depth at low tide.

PUBLIC ACCESS ON WEST CREEK AT

ROUTE 47

Route 47 near Nature Conservancy

Delmont, NJ 08270

West Creek 39 13.027 74 55.413

Dirt ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

DENNIS CREEK WMA

Jake Landing Road

Dennisville, NJ 08214

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Dennis Creek 39 10.764 74 51.035

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

Boat ramp maintenance permit or valid hunting,

fishing or trapping license required.

GOSHEN CREEK RAMP AT DENNIS

CREEK WMA

End of Goshen Creek Road

Goshen, NJ 08218

609-292-2965

njfishandwildlife.com

Goshen Creek 39 08.463 74 52.121

Dirt ramp that may not have adequate water depth at

low tide.

BAYWAY MARINA

149 Route 47 North

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

609-465-1676

Bidwell Creek 39 07.052 74 52.139

Concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide.

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DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL

RECREATION AREA (DWGNRA) -

MILFORD BEACH

Route 209,

.2 miles north of Route 206 Bridge

Pike County, PA

570-426-2457

41 18.532 74 47.828

Paved ramp

Seasonal fee

DWGNRA – DINGMAN’S FERRY

OFF RT. 739 AT DINGMAN’S BRIDGE

PIKE COUNTY, PA

570-426-2457

41 13.166 74 51.603

Ramp (concrete ties)

Seasonal fee

DWGNRA – ESHBACK

Route 209, between mile markers 6

& 7

Pike County, PA

570-426-2457

41 08.235 74 55.555

Gravel boat launch

No fee

DWGNRA – BUSHKILL

Route 209, 1 mile north of Bushkill

Pike County, PA

570-426-2457

41 06.452 74 59.012

Paved ramp

Seasonal fee

Pennsylvania Boat Ramps

Delaware River/Bay

DWGNRA – SMITHFIELD BEACH

Off River Road,

3 miles north of Shawnee

Monroe County, PA

570-426-2457

41 01.77 75 02.998

Ramp (concrete ties)

Seasonal fee

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PARKS –

DOE HOLLOW

River Road, upstream from Belvidere

Bridge

Northampton County, PA

610-746-1975

40 50.26 75 05.818

Cartop trailer

No fee

MARTINS CREEK – PP&L

Off Route 611,

5 miles north of Martin’s Creek

Northampton County, PA

610-498-6254

40 47.367 75 07.055

Primitive launch (sand)

No fee

PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT

COMMISSION (PFBC)– SANDTS

EDDY ACCESS

Rt. 611,

5.2 miles above Easton Bridge

Northampton County, PA

717-626-0228

40 45.49 75 11 .28

Paved ramp

No fee

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PARKS –

FROST HOLLOW OVERLOOK

Route 611, 2.3 miles north of Easton

Northampton County, PA

610-746-1975

40 43.468 75 11.262

Cartop only

No fee

SCOTT PARK BOAT RAMP –

EASTON

Larry Holmes Drive,

at mouth of the Lehigh River

Northampton County, PA

610-250-6711

40 41.398 75 12.268

Ramp (concrete ties)

No fee

WIT-HIT-TUK COUNTY PARK

Route 611, 3 miles south of Easton

Northampton County, PA

610-746-1975

40 40.163 75 10.967

Cartop only

No fee

THEODORE ROOSEVELT REC.

AREA

Route 611, 1 mile south of Raubsville

Northampton County, PA

610-982-5560

40 37.622 75 11.43

Cartop only

No fee

FRY’S RUN PARK

Route 611, 6 miles south of Easton

Northampton, PA

610-746-1975

40 37.125 75 12.113

Cartop only

No fee

PFBC – RIEGELSVILLE ACCESS

Route 611,

just north of junction with Route 212

Bucks County, PA

717-626-0228

40 34.908 75 11.765

Cartop only

No fee

PFBC – UPPER BLACK EDDY

ACCESS

Route 32, just below Milford Bridge

Bucks County, PA

717-626-0228

40 33.918 75 05.808

Ramp (concrete ties)

No fee

TINICUM PARK

Route 32, Erwinna

Bucks County, PA

610-294-9320

40 30.37 75 04.012

Ramp (concrete ties)

No fee

VIRGINIA FORREST

RECREATION AREA

Route 32,

approx. 2 miles south of Lumberville

Bucks County, PA

610-982-5560

40 24.377 75 00.45

Cartop only

No fee

PFBC – YARDLEY ACCESS

Route 32 & north end of Yardley Boro

Bucks County, PA

717-626-0228

40 14.67 74 50.168

Paved ramp

No fee

NESHAMINY STATE PARK

Street Road, exit off I-95, to State

Road & Cedar Avenue, Bensalem

Bucks County, PA

215-639-4538

40 04.443 74 54.488

2 Paved ramps

Free for PA residents

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA BOAT

RAMP

Linden Avenue

Philadelphia, PA

717-626-0228

40 02.538 74 59.473

Paved ramp

No fee

PFBC – TACONY ACCESS

Milnor Street & Princeton Avenue

Philadelphia, PA

717-626-0228

40 00.927 75 02.687

Paved ramp

No fee

PFBC – FRANKFORD ARSENAL

ACCESS

5600 block of Tacony Street

Philadelphia, PA

717-626-0228

39 58.927 75 04.708

Paved ramp

No fee

CITY OF CHESTER BOAT RAMP

Commodore Barry Bridge

Delaware County, PA

610-447-7931

39 49.888 75 22.223

Paved ramp

No fee

Acknowledgments

The New Jersey Boaters’ Ramp Guide project was completed by New Jersey Marine Sciences

Consortium (NJMSC) staff, Michael J. Danko, Rory Joyce, Georgeann Sobotka, and Jessica

Staats. NJMSC is grateful to the I BOAT NJ Program for funding this assessment and guide. The

team would like to thank everyone who provided guidance, editorial comments and information to

the project, especially Boat US Trailering Magazine, Marine Trades Association of New Jersey,

New Jersey State Police and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers. A special thank you to Rory Joyce from

NJMSC and Genevieve Boehm Clifton from New Jersey Department of Transportation Office of

Maritime Resources for persevering with the project as it evolved into its final format, and to the

New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Program and the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife for contributing additional funds towards printing. Finally,

we would like to thank all the boat ramp owners for supplying the information necessary to

complete this project and for agreeing to be listed in the New Jersey Boater’s Ramp Guide. Their

willingness to provide access to the water affords us the opportunity to enjoy water-based

recreational type activities such as boating, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.

This publication was supported by the National Sea Grant College Program of the U.S.

Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under NOAA Grant

# NA060AR4170086. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of any of

those organizations. NJSG-07-655

Continued on Page 64

The New Jersey Marine Science Consortium (NJMSC) is a non-profit affiliation of 27

colleges, universities and other organizations whose mission is to serve New Jersey

through innovative research, education and outreach designed to address coastal

issues, develop marine technology, promote science-based management policy and

improve science literacy and informed decision making among its citizens. NJMSC

conducts programs that provide broad and unbiased information to help sustain New

Jersey’s coastal economy and promote environmental stewardship.

In 1976, the NJMSC was designated as the managing agent for the New Jersey

Sea Grant College Program. New Jersey Sea Grant fosters research, education,

and stewardship focusing on marine resources. Its capabilities in marine science

and outreach have grown steadily. In 1989, the program was designated as a full

Sea Grant College Program, in recognition of its academic and research excellence and strong

statewide support.

Michael J. Danko - Marine Fisheries Agent

New Jersey Sea Grant Extension Program

Building 22, Fort Hancock, NJ 07732

732-872-1300 ext. 29 njmsc.org

New Jersey Department of Transportation's Office of Maritime Resources

(NJDOT/OMR) is the state advocate for New Jersey's marine trade industry and

plans programs based on local, regional and global factors that affect the

economic, environmental, technical, political and cultural climate within which New

Jersey's marine trade industry conducts business. The Office recognizes that a

thriving marine trades industry is good for New Jersey's economy, coastal

environment and quality of life. Boating, fishing, waterborne recreation, tourism/

ecotourism and the local businesses that support these activities along New Jersey

navigation channels, provide thousands of jobs and directly contribute to local and

state tax revenues. NJDOT/OMR is proud to manage the I BOAT NJ Program and to be a part of

the first ever comprehensive NJ Boat Ramp Guide.

Genevieve Boehm Clifton - Marine Trades Program Manager

NJDOT/Office of Maritime Resources

MOB 3rd Floor P.O. Box 837

1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton NJ 08625-0837

609-530-4770 http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/works/maritime/marine_trades.shtm

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife is

responsible for protecting and managing the State’s fish and wildlife to maximize their

long-term biological, recreational and economic values for all New Jerseyans. Goals

of the Division of Fish and Wildlife include: maintaining New Jersey’s rich variety of fish

and wildlife species at stable, healthy levels and to protect and enhance the many habitats on

which they depend; educating New Jerseyans on the values and needs of our fish and wildlife and

to foster a positive human/wildlife co-existence; and to maximize the recreational and commercial

use of New Jersey’s fish and wildlife for both present and future generations.

NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife

PO Box 400

Trenton, NJ 08625-0400

609-292-2965 njfishandwildlife.com

Acknowledgments Continued

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