Paddling in New Jersey

Explore 299 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across New Jersey.

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Barnegat Light Municipal

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Barnegat Light

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Bayside Marina, Seaside Heights

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Seaside Heights

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Cranberry Inlet Marina

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Seaside Heights

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Higbee's, Fortescue

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Fortescue

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Keyport Municipal

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Keyport

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Leonardo State Marina

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Leonardo

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Atlantic Highlands Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Atlantic Highlands

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Baltic Marina, Baltic Ave., Waretown

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Waretown

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Bayview Drive, Strathmere

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Strathmere

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Chadwick Island Marina

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Normandy Beach

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Coty Marine

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Seaside Heights

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Laurel Harbor Marina, Lanoka Harbor

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Lanoka Harbor

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Lavallette Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Lavallette

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Seaside Park Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Seaside Park

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South Harbor, Oregon Ave., Waretown

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Waretown

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Bayonne Municipal Launch

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Bayonne

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Ocean City Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Ocean City

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Raritan Bay Marina

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Keansburg

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Wagner's Twin Towers Marina, Clifford

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Keyport

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Brick Municipal Marina at Mantoloking Cove

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Mantoloking

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Maurice River Township

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Delmont

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Point Pleasant Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Point Pleasant Beach

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Ship Bottom Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Beach Haven

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Somers Point Municipal, J.F. Kennedy Park

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Somers Point

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Berkeley Township Municipal Ramp

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Ocean Gate

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Surf City Marina

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Beach Haven

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Causeway Marina

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Beach Haven

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Liberty State Park, Jersey City

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Jersey City

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Drumpoint Marina

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Brick

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First Bridge Marina

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Little Egg Harbor Twp

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Mays Landing Marina

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Mays Landing

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Pleasantville Municipal

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Northfield

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Bree Zee Lee Yacht Basin, Cape May

New Jersey · ~3 mi from Cape May

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Butler Boulevard, Bayville

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Lanoka Harbor

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Barnegat Municipal Boat Basin

New Jersey · ~3 mi from Waretown

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Stafford Municipal Boat

New Jersey · ~3 mi from West Creek

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Bay Point Marina

New Jersey · ~4 mi from Cedarville

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Parkertown Municipal

New Jersey · ~4 mi from West Creek

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English Creek Marina

New Jersey · ~4 mi from Somers Point

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Captain Mike's Boats

New Jersey · ~4 mi from Little Egg Harbor Twp

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Beach Haven Municipal

New Jersey · ~5 mi from Beach Haven

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Meadowview Marina, Mays Landing

New Jersey · ~5 mi from Tuckahoe

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Nob's Boat

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Avalon

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North Wildwood Municipal

New Jersey · ~2 mi from Wildwood

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Corson's Inlet State Park, Ocean City

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Strathmere

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Boat at Heislerville Wildlife Management Area

New Jersey · ~3 mi from Delmont

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Brigantine Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Brigantine

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Woodbridge Township

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Sewaren

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Larsen's Marina

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Sea Isle City

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Sea Isle Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Sea Isle City

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Ventnor Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Ventnor City

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Atlantic City Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Ventnor City

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Avalon Bay Park, Avalon

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Avalon

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Carteret Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Carteret

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Hackney's Boat Yard, Northfield

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Northfield

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Linwood Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Linwood

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Dividing Creek

New Jersey · ~0 mi from Dividing Creek

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Pleasure Bay/Long Branch Municipal

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Oceanport

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Scott's Landing/Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Leeds Point

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Sportsman Cove Marina

New Jersey · ~1 mi from Fortescue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I kayak in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 299 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers, bays, creeks, oceans.

Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in New Jersey?

Yes! Many of the 299 beginner-rated locations in New Jersey offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.

Do I need a permit to kayak in New Jersey?

Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in New Jersey are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.