Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• I-78 West to Exit 17 (SR-31). NOTE: There are signs on both I-78 and SR-31 for Spruce run.
• Follow SR-31 North and you will see signs for park.
• Make Left at traffic light before car dealerhip. (third light - Van Sickel's Road)
• Continue on Van Sickel's Road for 1.5 miles to the park entrance which is on the left.
• Follow signs for boat launch.

Address:

1 Van Sickels Road

Clinton, NJ 08809, Hunterdon County

Land owner: State

GPS Coordinates: L 40^o 39.656' N    Lo 74^o 55.399' W

Water: Fresh

Water type: Lake (Size: 1290 Acres)

Launch area is: Ramp

Launch area surface is: Dirt, Concrete

Facilities: Rest Rooms, Trash Receptacle, Pay Phone, Water fountain (By rest rooms)

Launching considerations / restrictions:

There may be a fee to enter park between 8 - 5 in the summer.

Parking situation:

Plenty of parking.

Comments:

This is a huge lake that would take all day to explore. There is a dam that is not marked, so watch where you are going. Lots of picnic areas, wildlfe, and nice scenic mountains.

Related Links:

Satellite image showing launch site.

TopoZone Topo map

Google street map

Spruce Run Recreation Area website

Last Update: 7/6/2007

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