Causeway Marina
Provides access to Manahawkin Bay. Located in Stafford Township, NJ. Public access.
Baltic Marina, Baltic Ave., Waretown
🌊 Intracoastal Waterway/Barnegat Bay
📍 Ocean Township, NJ
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Boat Ramps in New Jersey
Discover 148 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout New Jersey. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
148
Total Boat Ramps
Ocean County
42 ramps - Most in County
17
Counties Covered
New Jersey Boating - Bays, Coast & the Delaware
New Jersey's boating geography is split between the coast and the inland waterways in a way that doesn't always get recognized. The Jersey Shore and the back bays behind the barrier islands, Barnegat Bay in particular, support an enormous recreational boating population. The bay is shallow and generally protected, which makes it accessible for smaller boats and jet skis, but it can get choppy quickly in afternoon wind. Tidal awareness is important on the bay as some areas become very shallow at low water.
The Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May is open ocean boating and the conditions reflect that. The offshore fishing for tuna, mahi-mahi, and billfish is outstanding and draws boats from multiple states, but ocean conditions require proper vessel preparation and experience. The inlet navigation at Manasquan, Barnegat, and other points requires caution as the inlets can have breaking waves in easterly conditions.
The Delaware River on the western side of the state provides significant river boating access from the Delaware Water Gap south through Trenton and the heavily industrialized corridor near Philadelphia. Barge traffic and current are both factors on the main river.
Inland, New Jersey has several lakes that support local boating populations, including Lake Hopatcong in the northern part of the state, which is the largest lake in New Jersey and has public ramp access and a well-established recreational boating community.
New Jersey's registration and inspection requirements are active, and law enforcement on Barnegat Bay is consistent, particularly regarding wake zones near marinas and residential areas.
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Somers Point Municipal, J.F. Kennedy Park
🌊 Great Egg Harbor Bay
📍 Somers Point, NJ
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🌊 Shrewsbury River
📍 Long Branch, NJ
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🌊 Delaware River
📍 Bordentown, NJ
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🌊 Salem River
📍 Elsinboro Township, NJ
View Details →Surf City Marina
🌊 Intracoastal Waterway/Manahakin Bay
📍 Surf City, NJ
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Ocean County
42 rampsCumberland County
20 rampsMonmouth County
17 rampsAtlantic County
16 rampsCape May County
15 rampsMiddlesex County
7 rampsBurlington County
7 rampsHunterdon County
6 rampsHudson County
5 rampsSalem County
3 rampsBergen County
2 rampsMercer County
2 rampsWarren County
2 rampsCamden County
1 rampGloucester County
1 rampCape May
1 rampMonmouth
1 rampAbout Boating in New Jersey
New Jersey offers excellent boating opportunities with 148 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.
Finding the Right Boat Ramp
When selecting a boat ramp in New Jersey, consider these factors:
- Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
- Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
- Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
- Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
- Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
- Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops
Explore All Ramps Below
Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in New Jersey below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.
West Deptford Municipal
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in West Deptford Township, NJ. Public access.
Pennsville Municipal
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Pennsville Township, NJ. Public access.
D&R Canal State Park – Bull’s Island
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Solebury Township, NJ. Public access.
D&R Canal State Park – Lambertville
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Lambertville, NJ. Public access.
D&R Canal State Park – Firemen’s Eddy
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in West Amwell Township, NJ. Public access.
D&R Canal State Park – Byram
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Byram, NJ. Public access.
Hawk Island Marina, Delanco
Provides access to Rancocas Creek. Located in Delanco Township, NJ. Public access.
Florence Municipal
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Florence Township, NJ. Public access.
Ross Marine Service, Trenton
Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Hamilton Township, NJ. Public access.
Lightning Jack’s Marina, Riverside
Provides access to Rancocas Creek. Located in Riverside Township, NJ. Public access.
Greenwich Boat Works, Greenwich
Provides access to Cohansey River. Located in Greenwich Township, NJ. Public access.
Port Norris Marina, Port Norris
Provides access to Maurice River. Located in Commercial Township, NJ. Public access.
Stone Harbor Municipal
Provides access to East Fork Oldham Creek. Located in Stone Harbor, NJ. Public access.
North Wildwood Municipal
Provides access to Hoffman Canal. Located in North Wildwood, NJ. Public access.