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.

Picture of putin.

Link to Shark River Cleanup Coalition

Mapquest street map

Satellite image showing launch site.

Last Update: 7/8/2009

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