North Boat Launch in West Milford gives you public access to the water on Monksville Reservoir in West Milford, NJ. From Paterson it's roughly 17 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is South Boat Launch in Ringwood in Ringwood, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| 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
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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North Boat Launch in West Milford is in West Milford, New Jersey. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks North Boat Launch in West Milford itself.
Monksville Reservoir, in West Milford.
We don't have fee information for North Boat Launch in West Milford, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Cartop Launch in West Milford, about under 1 mile away.
Cartop Launch in West Milford (under 1 mile), South Boat Launch in Ringwood in Ringwood (under 1 mile) and Pacifico-Gallo Park Boat Ramp in Totowa (8.8 miles).
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