Brigantine Municipal

The Brigantine Municipal Boat Ramp provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Wading Thorofare in Brigantine, NJ. The facility features a concrete ramp with adequate water depth at low tide, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger motorboats. The ramp is located on Bayshore Avenue near 5th Street South, offering convenient access to the sheltered waters of this popular paddling area.

Paddlers launching here should note that seasonal permit requirements apply—visitors are required to display a City of Brigantine permit on their boat trailers and vessels between May 15 and September 15. Contact the City of Brigantine at 609-266-1122 for current fee information and permit details. The area is well-positioned for exploring the Intracoastal Waterway system and nearby protected waters near the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and paddling in a managed estuarine environment.