Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• From North / South
• Garden State Parkway south to exit 98.
• Follow I-195 East to Route 35 north.
• Make a left into parking lot area along the river opposite Oakwood Road.

• From Route 35 southbound
• Route 35 south into Belmar.
• Pass the Belmar Marina and make a right into parking lot opposite Oakwood Rd.

Address:

Route 35 & Oakwood Road

Belmar, NJ 07719, Monmouth County

Land owner: Township

GPS Coordinates: L 40^o 10' 43.7" N    Lo 74^o 02' 18.6" W

Water: Salt

Water type: River

Launch area is: Beach, Other

Launch area surface is: Sand, Mud

Facilities: Rest Rooms, Trash Receptacle, Other

Launching considerations / restrictions:

There is a gravel road/path that leads to the steps. It is permissable to back you vehicle to the steps to load/unload. You must park in the parking lot. At higher tides you can launch from the stairs which may be partially submerged.

! Warning - No parking in lot from 10 pm to 5 am.

Parking situation:

Paved parking.

Comments:

Grassy area with trees, picnic tables and some small grills overlooking the river.

Related Links:

Picture of parking area. (pic.jpg 86k)

Picture of putin. (pic.jpg 61k)

Link to Shark River Cleanup Coalition

TopoZone Topo map

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site. (Pic.jpg 58k)

Last Update: 3/24/2005

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