Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association – Launch site directory
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Stockton Lake
(at Stockton Lake Boat Launch)
Ref# LSNJ103
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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 00o 00.000' N Lo 00o 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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