Cartop Launch is a kayak and canoe launch on Monksville Reservoir in West Milford, NJ. It's about 17 miles from Paterson, NJ, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Stiles Park Kayak Launch in Pompton Lakes (11 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | West Milford, NJ |
| Water | Monksville Reservoir |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Compare all 3 launches on Monksville Reservoir. Boat ramps on Monksville Reservoir
Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Cartop Launch is in West Milford, New Jersey. Open the map link to see where Cartop Launch sits on the shore.
Monksville Reservoir, in West Milford.
The map data has no fee details for Cartop Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
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