Boat Launches in New Jersey

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in New Jersey

Boating Hubs maps 114 boat launches in New Jersey across 59 named waters. 89 are public access, and 25 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in New Jersey

• Barnegat Bay (8)
• Intracoastal Waterway/Barnegat Bay (7)
• Tuckerton Creek (7)
• Maurice River (6)
• Navesink River (4)
• Raritan Bay (4)
• Toms River (4)
• Cedar Creek (3)
• Great Egg Harbor River (3)
• Little Egg Harbor (3)
• Manahawkin Bay (3)
• Mullica River (3)

Common questions about New Jersey boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in New Jersey?

Boating Hubs maps 114 boat launches in New Jersey across 59 named waters. 89 are public access and 25 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in New Jersey have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Barnegat Bay (8), Intracoastal Waterway/Barnegat Bay (7), Tuckerton Creek (7), Maurice River (6) and Navesink River (4). Counts are the number of separate ramps and hand launches on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in New Jersey?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Boating Hubs does not hold fee data for New Jersey yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.