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This website is integrated with OpenLayers maps - you can zoom and scroll the imagery to get a better view. Click on a green dot to load a county map. I have also added a Message Board where you can create your own account and use to arrange meet-ups, etc.

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NJKayak.net is a New Jersey-focused kayaking resource website that offers maps, put-in locations, and general information for paddlers interested in kayaking across the state:

What NJKayak.net Is

It’s a kayaking guide site for New Jersey with interactive county-based maps showing kayaking spots, public access points, and various markers for places to paddle.

The maps use OpenLayers (so you can pan and zoom on a larger screen) with markers indicating things like free and paid access points, rental locations, and other points of interest.

You can click on counties to begin exploring kayak access sites and see useful GPS info for planning trips.

Additional Features

The site also lists stores and places where you can get kayak gear (e.g., West Marine, Dick’s Sporting Goods).

There are sections for rentals and other paddle-related resources, though these are relatively simple lists rather than formal directories.

A blog shares updates, equipment tips, and site improvements by the creator.

What It’s Not

NJKayak.net is not a commercial kayak shop or rental operator itself - it’s an informational resource. If you want to buy kayaks or gear online, other sites such as NJKayaks.com / Yakkity Yaks Kayaks offer products and accessories for sale.


Rancocas Creek
( 39.92873, -74.79202 )

  1. Mirror Lake - Pemberton (N) ( 39.97209, -74.56941 )
  2. Mirror Lake - Pemberton (S) ( 39.96729, -74.57847 )
  3. Rancocas Creek - Birmingham ( 39.97927, -74.70974 )
  4. Rancocas Creek - Hainesport ( 39.98489, -74.84372 )
  5. Rancocas Creek - Lumberton ( 39.96856, -74.81406 )
  6. Rancocas Creek - Medford Park ( 39.89713, -74.82061 )
  7. Rancocas Creek - Mt Holly (E) ( 39.99028, -74.77972 )
  8. Rancocas Creek - Mt Holly (W) ( 39.98980, -74.78956 )
  9. Rancocas Creek - New Lisbon ( 39.96205, -74.64102 )
  10. Rancocas Creek - Pemberton (E) ( 39.96746, -74.58789 )
  11. Rancocas Creek - Pemberton (W) ( 39.97030, -74.68377 )
  12. Rancocas Creek - Pemberton Heights ( 39.96244, -74.65567 )
  13. Rancocas Creek - Smithville ( 39.98571, -74.75083 )
  14. Rancocas Creek - Willingboro ( 40.02992, -74.92946 )

Toms River
( 39.97446, -74.18010 )

  1. Pine Lake ( 40.00910, -74.24948 )
  2. Sunken Branch - Toms River ( 39.96792, -74.24211 )
  3. Toms River - Beachwood ( 39.94250, -74.18446 )
  4. Toms River - Cranmoor Manor ( 39.94859, -74.16332 )
  5. Toms River - Gilford Park ( 39.94262, -74.13393 )
  6. Toms River - Huddy Park ( 39.95082, -74.19782 )
  7. Toms River - Oceangate Beach ( 39.92840, -74.13547 )
  8. Toms River - Pine Beach ( 39.93789, -74.15776 )
  9. Toms River - Pine Lake Park ( 40.00353, -74.24106 )
  10. Toms River - Pocket Park ( 39.94102, -74.17354 )
  11. Toms River - Rt 527 ( 39.98639, -74.22380 )
  12. Toms River - Water St ( 39.95171, -74.19990 )
  13. Toms River - Winding River Park (N) ( 39.98350, -74.22255 )
  14. Toms River - Winding River Park (S) ( 39.96802, -74.21393 )
  15. Toms River - Windsor Park ( 39.94676, -74.15658 )

Shadow Lake
( 40.35025, -74.09585 )

  1. Navesink River - Fair Haven ( 40.36647, -74.04204 )
  2. Navesink River - Red Bank ( 40.35212, -74.06980 )
  3. Navesink River - Rumson (E) ( 40.37649, -73.99990 )
  4. Navesink River - Rumson (W) ( 40.37650, -74.01310 )
  5. Shadow Lake - Middletown ( 40.34698, -74.10476 )
  6. Swimming River - Middletown ( 40.34831, -74.08318 )
  7. Swimming River - Red Bank ( 40.33838, -74.08815 )

This small lake is about a mile long. The only public launch is at the west end in Stevenson Park, off West Front Street. There is a channel from there to the lake, but good luck finding it - be prepared to run aground. Fortunately, the bottom is firm sand, and a short tow on foot will get you out to deeper water. It is also possible to go a short ways up the creek.