Boat ramps on Monksville Reservoir
We count 3 places to get onto Monksville Reservoir, New Jersey, from Ringwood to West Milford. 2 are boat ramps for trailers, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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South Boat Launch in Ringwood
Ringwood -
Cartop Launch
West Milford -
North Boat Launch in West Milford
West Milford
Monksville Reservoir at a glance
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 2 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Towns | Ringwood, West Milford |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Monksville Reservoir: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Monksville Reservoir?
We list 3 public launches on Monksville Reservoir around Ringwood and West Milford: South Boat Launch in Ringwood, Cartop Launch and North Boat Launch in West Milford.
Are the boat ramps on Monksville Reservoir free?
No fee details are recorded for Monksville Reservoir, so check with the agency that manages each ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on Monksville Reservoir?
Cartop Launch is suitable for kayaks and canoes. On Monksville Reservoir, paddlers can also use the edge of most ramps.