Are boat ramps in New Jersey free?

Many boat ramps in New Jersey are free, especially those managed by state parks or the Army Corps of Engineers. Some may charge a launch fee.

How do I find boat ramps near me in New Jersey?

Use RampSeeker to browse all 420 boat ramps in New Jersey by city. Each listing includes a map and directions.

Many public boat ramps are free, especially those run by state parks, Army Corps of Engineers, or county agencies. Some charge $5-15 per launch or require an annual pass.

Do you need a permit to use a boat ramp?

Most public boat ramps do not require a special permit. You need a valid boat registration and in some states a launch pass. Check local regulations before launching.

What time do boat ramps open?

Most public boat ramps are open 24 hours. Some state park ramps follow park hours, typically dawn to dusk. Pay ramps may have limited hours for fee collection.

Can you launch a kayak at a boat ramp?

Yes, most boat ramps accommodate kayaks and canoes. Some ramps have dedicated kayak launch areas. Smaller paddlecraft can also use informal put-ins and shoreline access points.

New Jersey Boat Ramp Directory

Every Boat Ramp in New Jersey

Q: How many boat ramps are in New Jersey?

There are 420 boat ramps in New Jersey. RampSeeker has mapped every public boat launch across the state.

420+ boat ramps across 6 lakes and waterways. Jersey Shore fishing, Barnegat Bay, Delaware Bay, freshwater lakes.

New Jersey offers 420+ public boat ramps across its waterways. From Barnegat Bay, Round Valley Reservoir, and the Delaware River, the state provides excellent access for boaters, anglers, and kayakers. Popular catches include bass, trout, and striped bass. Learn how to launch safely.

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Ship Bottom Boat Ramp

Ship Bottom

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Winter Anchorage Canoe Kayak Access

Ocean County

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Barnegat Light Boat Ramp

Barnegat Light

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Sands Point Boat Ramp

Ocean Township

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New Jersey Waters

Barnegat Bay

Barnegat Light, Toms River, Seaside Heights

6 ft deep

Lake Hopatcong

Landing, Lake Hopatcong, Mount Arlington

2,685 acres52 ft deep

Round Valley Reservoir

Lebanon

2,350 acres180 ft deep

Spruce Run Reservoir

Clinton

1,290 acres70 ft deep

Atlantic Ocean - New Jersey Coast

Atlantic City, Point Pleasant, Long Branch

200 ft deep

Delaware Bay

Cape May, Fortescue, Greenwich

80 ft deep

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Somers Point

7 ramps

Hardwick Township

7 ramps

Upper Township

6 ramps

Pompton Lakes

6 ramps

Washington Township

6 ramps

Egg Harbor Township

6 ramps

Wayne

5 ramps

Vernon Township

5 ramps

Toms River

5 ramps

West Milford

4 ramps

Jersey City

4 ramps

Woodbridge Township

4 ramps

Ocean Township

4 ramps

Howell Township

4 ramps

Williams Township

3 ramps

Hoboken

3 ramps

All 420 New Jersey Boat Ramps

57th Street Boat Launch

Avalon

5th Street Boat Ramp

Brigantine

Bank Rock Boat Landing

New York

Barnegat Light Boat Ramp

Barnegat Light

Bass Harbour Boat Ramp

Somers Point

Beach Haven Municipal Boat Ramp

Beach Haven

Beesleys'S Point

Upper Township

Belvidere Boat Ramp

Belvidere

Black Rock Boat Launch

Phoenixville

Bow Bridge Boat Landing

New York

Bulls Island Boat Launch

Delaware Township

Bushkill Boat Launch

Lehman Township

Byram Boat Ramp

Hunterdon County

Caddoo Access Hand Launch

Montague Township

Campground Boatlaunch

Coolbaugh Township

Town of Warwick

Wantage

Vernon Township

Durham Township

Durham Township

Pequannock Township

West Milford

Washington Township

Deep Creek Lake Boat Launch

Upper Frederick Township

Depew Boat Launch

Hardwick Township

Eshback Access

Lehman Township

Firemans Eddy Boat Ramp

West Amwell Township

Flat Rock Park Boat Launch

Lower Merion Township

Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch

Philadelphia

Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch

Philadelphia

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Tips for Boating in New Jersey

✓ New Jersey requires all motorized boats to be registered before launching at any public ramp.
✓ A fishing license is required for anyone 16+ fishing from a boat in New Jersey.
✓ Life jackets are required for all children under 13 on any watercraft in New Jersey.
✓ Most public ramps are first-come, first-served — arrive early on weekends and holidays.
✓ Practice good ramp etiquette: prep in the parking area, not on the ramp.

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New Jersey Boating FAQ

How many boat ramps are in New Jersey?

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