Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory
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Delaware Bay
(at East Point Lighthouse)
Ref# LSNJ015
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Driving Directions:
- From North
- Route 55 South to end where it merges with Route 47 South.
- After crossing Route 550 (Leesburg-Belleplain Road), go 1/4 mile.
- Right onto Dorchester-Heislerville Road, drive approx 2 miles into Heislerville.
- Right onto East Point Road. Go 2 miles to East point Lighthouse.
- From South
- Route 47 West out of Eldora approx 2 1/2 miles.
- Left onto Glade Road. Go approx 1 1/2 miles into Heislerville.
- Glade Road becomes East Point Road. Follow to East point Lighthouse.
Address:
East Point Road
Maurice River Township, NJ 08324, Cumberland County
Land owner: State
GPS Coordinates: L 39o 11' 40.9" N Lo 75o 01' 44.8" W
Water: Salt
Water type: Bay
Launch area is: Beach, Ramp
Launch area surface is: Sand, Asphalt
Facilities: No facilities at this site
Launching considerations / restrictions:
Launch either from sand beach (best) or boat ramp.
Parking situation:
Parking on sand road leading to launch ramp.
Comments:
Handsome old stone lighthouse overlooking Maurice River Cove and Delaware Bay.
Open water. Tidal currents can be strong in nearby Maurice River.
Best to obtain a good Cumberland County map to successfully locate any and all
Delaware Bay launch sites in Cumberland County.
Related Links:
Mapquest street map
Satellite image showing launch site.
Satellite image close up.
Last Update: 7/8/2009
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