Storm Paddle

 

Sandy Hook

Hudson River at Englewood Boat Basin

Driving Directions:

  • From Routes 4, 46, 80, 95: Take exit for Fort Lee / Palisades Interstate Parkway (Exit 72 from I-95, after the last toll on the NJ Turnpike).
  • Left at light at top of ramp.
  • Continue through several lights in succession, then entrance to northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) is on right.
  • Take PIP to Exit 1, Palisade Avenue.
  • Turn left. Enter Park and follow road down to river

Address:

Henry Hudson Drive

Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, Bergen County

Land owner: Unknown

Coordinates: L 40.88 N    Lo 73.95 W

Map: Click here

Water: Fresh

Water type: River

Launch area is: Beach

Launch area surface is: sand

Facilities: flush toilets

Launching considerations / restrictions:

None reported.

Parking situation:

Grounds open year round, daylight hours. (Access road may be closed in winter.) $4 fee charged for parking (May - October)

Comments:

This launch site is commonly used as a start/end point for the Manhattan Island circumnavigation route. A very scenic riverfront picnic area with beach for car-top boat launches (canoe / kayak).