Firemans Eddy Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Delaware and Raritan Canal in Lambertville, NJ. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Philadelphia covers roughly 29 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Lambertville Boat Launch in Lambertville, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Lambertville, NJ |
| Water | Delaware and Raritan Canal |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Firemans Eddy Boat Ramp is in Lambertville, New Jersey. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Firemans Eddy Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Delaware and Raritan Canal.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes. Paddlers use Firemans Eddy Boat Ramp as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Lambertville Boat Launch in Lambertville (1 mile), River Road Canal Access in Lambertville (2.9 miles) and Washington Crossing State Park Kayak Launch in Yardley (4.8 miles).
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