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Great Egg Harbor Bay
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Broadway
Somers Point, NJ 08244, Atlantic County
Land owner: Township
Coordinates: L 39o 18' 23.7" N Lo 74o 36' 21.6" W
Water: Salt
Water type: Bay
Launch area is: Beach, Ramp
Launch area surface is: Sand, Stones
Facilities: Trash Receptacle
Launching considerations / restrictions:
! CAUTION This area of the Great Egg Harbor Bay is very open to winds. Currents can be strong with large, choppy wakes from wind and powerboat traffic. **Be very vigilant to HEAVY powerboat traffic in summer**
Parking situation:
Large paved parking lot. Do not block boat ramp. Unload kayaks near ramp and beach area then park car. Beach areas to the right and left of the boat ramp are ideal to launch kayaks.
Comments:
A great picnic spot with children's playground and bayfront beach area with spectacular views of the Great Egg Harbor Bay area.
John F. Kennedy Park
Somers Point
(609) 927-7161 ext. 256
Related Links:
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Satellite image showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 52k)
Chart showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 71k)
Last Update: 3/6/2005