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Saddle River

Saddle River
( 40.95207, -74.09179 )

  1. Passaic River - Passaic ( 40.86506, -74.11144 )
  2. Passaic River - Veteran's Park ( 40.85042, -74.11898 )
  3. Saddle River - County Park ( 40.97559, -74.09215 )
  4. Saddle River - County Park (N) ( 40.91908, -74.08952 )
  5. Saddle River - County Park (S) ( 40.91051, -74.08955 )
  6. Saddle River - Dunkerhook ( 40.94610, -74.09835 )
  7. Saddle River - Lodi ( 40.88361, -74.08428 )
  8. Saddle River - Saddle River ( 41.03307, -74.10117 )

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Salem River

Salem River
( 39.62054, -75.42716 )

  1. Avis Millpond - Salem River ( 39.63089, -75.29061 )
  2. East Lake - Salem River ( 39.64274, -75.31400 )
  3. Salem River - Mannington ( 39.66957, -75.46619 )
  4. Salem River - Salem ( 39.57881, -75.46628 )
  5. Salem River - Supawna NWR ( 39.56956, -75.49853 )
  6. Salem River - Woodstown ( 39.64486, -75.32774 )
  7. Salem River WMA - Pennsville ( 39.64026, -75.48012 )

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Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook
( 40.43847, -74.04611 )

  1. Raritan Bay - Atlantic Highlands ( 40.41858, -74.04652 )
  2. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (E) ( 40.45089, -74.22033 )
  3. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (W) ( 40.45216, -74.22269 )
  4. Raritan Bay - Cliffwood (Whale Creek) ( 40.45090, -74.22274 )
  5. Raritan Bay - Highlands ( 40.40340, -73.98494 )
  6. Raritan Bay - Keyport (E) ( 40.44095, -74.19534 )
  7. Raritan Bay - Keyport (W) ( 40.43921, -74.20160 )
  8. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (E) ( 40.45877, -74.24622 )
  9. Raritan Bay - Laurence Harbor (W) ( 40.46223, -74.25482 )
  10. Raritan Bay - Leonardo ( 40.42375, -74.06122 )
  11. Raritan Bay - Middletown ( 40.44463, -74.11175 )
  12. Raritan Bay - Port Monmouth ( 40.43800, -74.08955 )
  13. Raritan Bay - Sandy Hook ( 40.41555, -73.98161 )
  14. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (N) ( 40.48343, -74.27059 )
  15. Raritan Bay - South Amboy (S) ( 40.47946, -74.26831 )
  16. Raritan Bay - South Amboy Ramp ( 40.48401, -74.27416 )
  17. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (E) ( 40.44787, -74.16598 )
  18. Raritan Bay - Union Beach (W) ( 40.45479, -74.17517 )

I have marked Lot C on the bay side, which is the best combination of parking and access to the water. This spot is very popular with windsurfers. You could also use Spermacetti Cove to the north. On a very fine day, you could even try the ocean side.

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Shadow Lake - Middletown

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.

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Shark River - Neptune/Belmar

Shark River
( 40.18786, -74.03461 )

  1. Shark River - Belmar ( 40.17946, -74.03743 )
  2. Shark River - Neptune ( 40.19364, -74.03092 )
  3. Shark River - Wall Township ( 40.19149, -74.05792 )

Shark River is not really a river, it is more of a saltwater lagoon with an outlet to the sea. The actual inlet would be a very bad place to go, with a lot of boat traffic and sometimes swift tidal current. The lagoon is much better, and I have marked two spots that are easy access and parking - both in public parks. Don't try to use the boat ramp, you might get in trouble.

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Shrewsbury River

Shrewsbury River
( 40.34273, -74.00639 )

  1. Shrewsbury River - Blackberry Park ( 40.32556, -74.00672 )
  2. Shrewsbury River - Branchport ( 40.31165, -74.00316 )
  3. Shrewsbury River - Fort Monmouth ( 40.32337, -74.03355 )
  4. Shrewsbury River - Galilee ( 40.34273, -73.97625 )
  5. Shrewsbury River - Little Silver ( 40.33685, -74.01600 )
  6. Shrewsbury River - Long Branch ( 40.32594, -73.99006 )
  7. Shrewsbury River - Monmouth Beach ( 40.32805, -73.98631 )
  8. Shrewsbury River - North Rd ( 40.33662, -73.98315 )
  9. Shrewsbury River - Oceanport Creek ( 40.31460, -74.02877 )
  10. Shrewsbury River - Rumson ( 40.35672, -73.98569 )
  11. Shrewsbury River - Sea Bright (E) ( 40.36542, -73.97673 )
  12. Shrewsbury River - Sea Bright (W) ( 40.36263, -73.98172 )
  13. Shrewsbury River - Seawaneka Ave ( 40.33023, -74.00426 )
  14. Shrewsbury River - Somers Scout Park ( 40.33016, -74.00132 )

The dirt ramp at Tocci Avenue in Monmouth Beach is free.

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South River - Old Bridge

South River
( 40.43920, -74.36810 )

  1. Raritan River - Edison ( 40.48791, -74.38382 )
  2. Raritan River - Sayreville ( 40.47450, -74.35606 )
  3. South River - Old Bridge ( 40.41228, -74.36362 )
  4. South River - Sayreville ( 40.45397, -74.37222 )
  5. South River - South River ( 40.45838, -74.38361 )

The launch point is on the river behind the little strip mall off Route 527 / Old Matawan Rd. I have never had a problem parking here, although I don't think this would be a good place for a large group to show up. Entry can be messy if the water is low.

The river is tidal and brackish at this point. If the tide is high, you can go upstream to the left, under the highway. Pick your way around all the fallen trees and have fun avoiding all the dead-ends, and you can go all the way to the Duhernal Lake dam. The lake itself is off limits.

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Spruce Run Reservoir

Spruce Run Reservoir
( 40.65533, -74.93032 )

  1. Musconetcong River - Asbury ( 40.69541, -75.01000 )
  2. Musconetcong River - Bethlehem ( 40.70445, -74.98786 )
  3. Musconetcong River - Changewater ( 40.73889, -74.94140 )
  4. Musconetcong River - Hampton Park ( 40.71115, -74.96795 )
  5. Raritan River South Branch - Clinton (N) ( 40.63854, -74.91169 )
  6. Raritan River South Branch - Clinton (S) ( 40.62806, -74.91200 )
  7. Raritan River South Branch - Hamden ( 40.59699, -74.89827 )
  8. Raritan River South Branch - High Bridge (N) ( 40.66394, -74.89742 )
  9. Raritan River South Branch - High Bridge (S) ( 40.66094, -74.90237 )
  10. Raritan River South Branch - Lockwood Gorge (N) ( 40.69682, -74.87171 )
  11. Raritan River South Branch - Lockwood Gorge (S) ( 40.68816, -74.88014 )
  12. Raritan River South Branch - Stanton ( 40.57219, -74.86834 )
  13. Raritan River South Branch - Sunnyside ( 40.57942, -74.88795 )
  14. Round Valley Reservoir - Clinton (N) ( 40.63204, -74.84726 )
  15. Round Valley Reservoir - Clinton (S) ( 40.61800, -74.84664 )
  16. Spruce Run Reservoir - Clinton (C) ( 40.66109, -74.92356 )
  17. Spruce Run Reservoir - Clinton (E) ( 40.64468, -74.92302 )
  18. Spruce Run Reservoir - Clinton (N) ( 40.67351, -74.91731 )
  19. Spruce Run Reservoir - Clinton (S) ( 40.65841, -74.93343 )

This is a very shallow body of water, and in times of drought it can dry up entirely, as in 2024.

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Swimming River

Swimming River
( 40.33481, -74.10058 )

  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 )

The Swimming River is an extension of the Navesink. On the map above, you can see the main put-in is at the upper-right in the new (2015) county park. You need to check in at the ranger's hut; there is a ramp fee of $7 per vessel, including kayaks and canoes. The park also has a strict closing time, at which the gates are locked. For details, see the county's page here:

  • https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=4545

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Toms River

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 )

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Musconetcong River

Musconetcong River
( 40.77998, -74.98301 )

  1. Delaware River - Riegelsville ( 40.59222, -75.18845 )
  2. Lake Hopatcong - Hopatcong (W) ( 40.91763, -74.66346 )
  3. Lake Musconetcong - Netcong ( 40.90099, -74.70354 )
  4. Lake Musconetcong - Port Morris Park ( 40.90851, -74.68505 )
  5. Musconetcong River - Asbury ( 40.69541, -75.01000 )
  6. Musconetcong River - Beattystown (N) ( 40.82340, -74.83263 )
  7. Musconetcong River - Beattystown (S) ( 40.81291, -74.84166 )
  8. Musconetcong River - Bethlehem ( 40.70445, -74.98786 )
  9. Musconetcong River - Bloomsbury ( 40.65918, -75.08058 )
  10. Musconetcong River - Changewater ( 40.73889, -74.94140 )
  11. Musconetcong River - Hackettstown ( 40.83466, -74.82278 )
  12. Musconetcong River - Hampton Park ( 40.71115, -74.96795 )
  13. Musconetcong River - Hughesville ( 40.61851, -75.15887 )
  14. Musconetcong River - Saxton Falls ( 40.88829, -74.79732 )
  15. Musconetcong River - Stephens SP ( 40.87225, -74.80619 )
  16. Musconetcong River - Waterloo (N) ( 40.91147, -74.76912 )
  17. Musconetcong River - Waterloo (S) ( 40.89663, -74.79111 )
  18. Musconetcong River - WMA ( 40.80501, -74.85012 )

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