Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Delaware River
(at Elsinboro Point)

Ref# LSNJ055

Notice: as of July 27, 2009, this site is no longer available for Kayak launching.

If anyone has further updates or status change, please report this via launch site directory submission form.

Driving Directions:

Interstate 295 South to Exit 1.

Take Route 49 South (aka Broadway) toward Salem, approximately 9 miles.

In Salem City turn right onto Oak Street.

Oak Street becomes Chestnut Street which becomes Fort Elfsborg - Salem Road.

The site is at the end of the road.

Address:

Fort Elfsborg - Salem Road

Salem, NJ 08079, Salem County

Land owner: Unknown

Coordinates: L 39^o 32' 42.2" N Lo 75^o 31' 45.8" W

Water: Salt

Water type: River, Bay

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: Sand

Facilities: No Facilities At This Site

Launching considerations / restrictions:

From this site you enter the area where the Bay and river meet. Check the tides for the area.

Parking situation:

Parking for 10 cars.

Comments:

Best to obtain a good Salem County map to successfully locate any site in Salem County.

Related Links:

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site and river South.

Satellite image showing launch site and river North.

Satellite image close up.

Last Update: 7/28/2009