Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory
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Shark River
(at Shark River Hills)
Ref# LSNJ002
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Driving Directions:
- From Garden State Parkway - North / South
- GSP South to exit 100B or GSP North to exit 100 (Route 33 East).
- Take Route 33 East.
- Immediately after passing under Route 18, exit right on Sylvania Avenue - Route 17. (Sign says Eatontown / Avon)
- Right on East End Avenue.
- Follow over small bridge.
- Left onto Riverside Drive.
- Park on left side of road and launch from small beach area on left side of road across from Marina
- From South - Rt 35
- Route 35 North - to Sylvania Ave in Neptune City.
- Left on Sylvania.
- Left on East End Ave.
- Follow over small bridge.
- Left onto Riverside Drive.
- Park on left side of road and launch from small beach area on left side of road across from Marina
Address:
Riverside Drive, Neptune, NJ 07753, Monmouth County
Land owner: Unknown
GPS Coordinates: L 40o 11' 26.1" N Lo 74o 02' 19.5" W
Water: Salt
Water type: River
Launch area is: Beach
Launch area surface is: Sand, Mud, Stones
Facilities: Trash Receptacle
Launching considerations / restrictions:
None reported.
Parking situation:
Park on street across from marina. NO TRAILER PARKING ON STREET.
Comments:
Approx. 2 miles out to Atlantic Ocean via Shark River Inlet.
Strong currents and large charter / commercial fishing vessels on the
route to the inlet.
Related Links:
Picture of parking area.
Picture of putin.
Link to Shark River Cleanup Coalition
Mapquest street map
Satellite image showing launch site.
Last Update: 7/8/2009
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