Boat Ramps in New Jersey
New Jersey has 452 public boat ramps across 20 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in New Jersey
The best-rated boat ramp in New Jersey is Shepherds Mill Pond Wildlife Management Area in Greenwich, with a 5.0/5 rating from 3 Google reviews. It provides access to Sheppards Millpond. Other highly-rated options include Highlands Meadow Property in Ringwood (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepherds Mill Pond Wildlife Management Area | Greenwich | 5.0/5 | 3 | Sheppards Millpond |
| 2 | Highlands Meadow Property | Ringwood | 5.0/5 | 2 | South - Monksville Reservoir |
| 3 | South Campground at Bass River State Forest | Bass River Township | 5.0/5 | 6 | Lake Absegami |
| 4 | Parks and Recreation Administrative Office | Toms River | 5.0/5 | 4 | Crossway Creek |
| 5 | Purépecha Unalachtigo Ranch | Bridgeton | 5.0/5 | 4 | Clarks Pond |
| 6 | NJ Ocean tribe | Little Ferry | 5.0/5 | 4 | Willow Lake |
| 7 | Woodbury Community Garden | Woodbury | 5.0/5 | 1 | Broad Street Lake |
| 8 | Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Mountainview Blvd Trailhead | Wayne | 5.0/5 | 6 | Roveres Lake |
| 9 | Freedom Boat Club - Somers Point, NJ (97 Gateway) | Egg Harbor Township | 5.0/5 | 2 | Patcong Creek |
| 10 | Old Wharf Park | Oceanport | 5.0/5 | 1 | Parkers Creek Branch |
| 11 | Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Entrance | Jersey City | 5.0/5 | 1 | Upper Bay |
| 12 | JetPro powersport | Atlantic City | 5.0/5 | 24 | Atlantic Ocean |
| 13 | Bulls Island Boat Ramp | Kingwood township | 5.0/5 | 2 | Delaware River |
| 14 | Ramp | Toms River township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Toms River |
| 15 | Sunset Point | Ship Bottom | 4.9/5 | 62 | Cedar Bonnet |
Map of All New Jersey Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in New Jersey by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in New Jersey. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in New Jersey
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 452 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in New Jersey.
Highlands Meadow Property
South Campground at Bass River State Forest
Parks and Recreation Administrative Office
Purépecha Unalachtigo Ranch
NJ Ocean tribe
Woodbury Community Garden
Pompton Valley Rail Trail - Mountainview Blvd Trailhead
Freedom Boat Club - Somers Point, NJ (97 Gateway)
Old Wharf Park
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Entrance
JetPro powersport
Bulls Island Boat Ramp
Ramp
Sunset Point
Lakeside Park
John F. Peto Studio Museum
Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone
Salem Boating Club Inc
Cooper River Yacht Club
PrivateSouth Port Marina
PrivateHoltz Boat LLC
Fair Haven Municipal Ramp
Mill Creek Point Park
Brigantine Yacht Club
PrivateLaurel Hill Park
Alcyon Lake
Pompton Valley Rail Trail - River Drive Trailhead
Suchorsky Park
Dunnfield Creek Natural Area
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Potters Tavern
Avalon Bay Park Marina
Island Vista Marina
PrivateOwens Station Crossing
Corliss Park Lake and Recreation Area
Higbee's Marina
PrivateComstock Yacht Sales & Marina
PrivateManasquan Reservoir Visitor Center
Lake Lenape Park West
D&R Canal Trail Pedestrian Crossing
Green Cove Marina
PrivateMercer County Park Marina & Boathouse
Bay Head Yacht Club
PrivateSands Point Park
Barnegat Light Bay Beach
John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island
Silver Cloud Harbor Marina
PrivateUnion Lake Boat Ramp
Rumson Municipal Boat Ramp
Lake Carnegie Public Boat Launch
Laurel Hill Boat Ramp
Merrill Creek Reservoir Boat Launch
Rosedale Park
Seaview Docks
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
Ken Buchanan Riverfront Park
Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington Area)
Mantoloking Bridge County Park
Davidson's Mill Pond Park
New Jersey Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 248 ramps
- Private
- 45 ramps
260 ramps in New Jersey are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Atlantic Ocean
- 36 ramps
- Delaware River
- 27 ramps
- Toms River
- 23 ramps
- Oyster Creek
- 11 ramps
- Raritan Bay
- 11 ramps
- Raritan River
- 9 ramps
- Patcong Creek
- 8 ramps
- Great Cedar Swamp
- 8 ramps
- Mullica River
- 8 ramps
- Passaic River
- 7 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in New Jersey?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 452 boat ramps across New Jersey in 20 counties and 315 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in New Jersey?
The highest-rated boat ramp in New Jersey is Shepherds Mill Pond Wildlife Management Area in Greenwich, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 3 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/new-jersey.
How many free boat ramps are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 248 free public boat ramps out of 452 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 55% offer free public access.
Which city in New Jersey has the most boat ramps?
Toms River has the most boat ramps in New Jersey with 7 mapped locations. Bridgeton is second with 7 ramps.