Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

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 39^o 11' 40.9" N    Lo 75^o 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:

TopoZone Topo map

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 62k)

Satellite image close up. (Pic.jpg 37k)

Last Update: 3/6/2005

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