Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory


Great Egg Harbor Bay
(at Drag Island)


Ref# LSNJ056

This Site is Temporarily CLOSED based on recent member reports. Note: If anyone has further updates or status change, please report this via launch site directory submission form.


Driving Directions:

Address:

Between Route 9 and Garden State Parkway

Somers Point, NJ 08244, Atlantic County

Land owner: Township

Coordinates: L 00o 00' 00.0" N    Lo 00o 00' 00.0" W

Water: Salt

Water type: Bay

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: Sand

Facilities: No Facilities At This Site

Launching considerations / restrictions:

Water can be rough if windy and the wind direction is in opposition with the current. This is tidal water, so plan your trip accordingly. Beasley's Point (where the power plant sits) is the tidal reference station.

Parking situation:

Be aware of the deep sand along the north side of the island. It is best to park between the phragmites and the dirt road. Watch for the poison ivy, as well.

Comments:

This is a great launch for access to the ocean, via Longport/Ocean City Inlet, the back bays and rivers, such as Egg Harbor and Patcong Creek. This site can get crowded with fishermen during the summer months.

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Chart showing launch site.

Last Update: 7/8/2009


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