Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• From North
• Garden State Parkway South to exit 67.
• East on Route 554 toward Barnegat.
• At Route 9 Intersection proceed straight on East Bay Avenue for approx 1.6 miles.
• The public dock is on your right. The boat launch is to the right of the dock.

• From South
• Garden State parkway North to exit 63.
• Route 72 East.
• North on Route 9.
• At intersection of Route 554, make right on East Bay Avenue and proceed for approx 1.6 miles.
• The public dock is on your right. The boat launch is to the right of the dock.

Address:

Bayshore Drive

Barnegat, NJ 08005, Ocean County

Land owner: Township

GPS Coordinates: L 39^o 44' 53.4" N    Lo 74^o 11' 34.2" W

Water: Salt

Water type: Bay

Launch area is: Ramp

Launch area surface is: Concrete

Facilities: Rest Rooms, Trash Receptacle

Launching considerations / restrictions:

Launch fees apply from April thru Labor Day. 2004 rates are $10 for non-Barnegat residents, $5 for Residents. See details in website link below.

!Warning: be aware of boat traffic into and passing the ramp before paddling away from ramp.

Parking situation:

Large stone parking lot.

Comments:

Access to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. NJ Kayak is located just north of this public dock

Related Links:

Barnegat Public Dock

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

TopoZone Topo map

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 51k)

Satellite image showing launch site close up. (Pic.jpg 51k)

Chart showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 44k)

Last Update: 3/2/2005

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