Riverside Park Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Delaware and Raritan Canal, is located in South Bound Brook. It's listed as free to use. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Edison is the nearest big city, about 5.5 miles away. Closest alternative: Elmer B Boyd Park Boat Ramp in New Brunswick (5.6 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | South Bound Brook, NJ |
| Water | Delaware and Raritan Canal |
| Park | Riverside Park |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Riverside Park Boat Launch is in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. Open the map link to see where Riverside Park Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Riverside Park Boat Launch is on Delaware and Raritan Canal.
According to the map data there is no fee at Riverside Park Boat Launch.
Yes. Paddlers use Riverside Park Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Elmer B Boyd Park Boat Ramp in New Brunswick (5.6 miles), Donaldson Park Boat Ramp in Highland Park (5.9 miles) and Edison Boat Basin in Edison (7.7 miles).
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