Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory

Driving Directions:

• From North
• Garden State Parkway to exit 98 in Wall Township. (Route 34).
• Follow Rte 34 South through the Allenwood circle.
• Follow Rte 34 South past the Allenwood circle and make the exit immediately after crossing a small bridge. This is SPUR 524.
• At end of ramp make right on SPUR 524.
• Pass through 1 roundabout, and watch for Main Street on right.
• Follow Main Street through the town of Manasquan toward beach all the way to the end.
• Turn left on 1st Avenue.
• Take 1st Avenue to last street on left (Stockton Avenue).
• Left on Stockton and go one block. Launch is next to rollerblading park..(look for sign).

• From South
• Garden State Parkway North to Exit 90 (Brick township/Lakewood/Point Pleasant).
• Take onto CR-549/Chambers Bridge Road toward Point Pleasant.
• LEFT onto NJ-70 and follow to Route 35 roundabout (5.5 miles).
• RIGHT on NJ-35 South.
• Take the ramp toward Brielle/Business Center.
• Stay straight to go onto Higgins Avenue.
• LEFT onto Union Avenue.
• RIGHT onto Fisk Avenue.
• Fisk Avenue becomes Brielle Road.
• Turn left on 1st Avenue.
• Take 1st Avenue to last street on left (Stockton Avenue).
• Left on Stockton and go one block. Launch is next to rollerblading park. (Look for sign).

Address:

2nd Avenue

Manasquan, NJ 08736, Monmouth County

Land owner: Township

GPS Coordinates: L 00^o 00.000' N    Lo 00^o 00.000' W

Water: Salt

Water type: River

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: Sand

Facilities: Portapotti, trash receptacle

Launching considerations / restrictions:

Great spot for launching glass boats..no rocks. Stockton Lake is tidal but no problem at this site.

Parking situation:

Parking is free after Labor Day so great spot in fall. Lots of parking. Can bring car right up to beach and drop off.

Comments:

Head out toward left to Glimmerglass and into Manasquan River. I like this site better than Glimmerglass at Perrine Avenue where the parking is limited and lots of rocks at the launch site.

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Last Update: 10/10/2004

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