Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Rent a Rowboat or Kayak
Boat/Kayak Rentals
Row boat rentals are offered from April 1 - October 31 and kayak rentals from May 1- October 31. Rentals begin at 7 a.m.
At the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, park patrons ages 18 and older can rent rowboats (1-hr $15.94 or 4-hrs $36.58); electric motor powered rowboats (4-hrs $47.83); and kayaks (1-hr single person $15.94 or 1-hr double person $21.57). A $10 deposit is required for 1 hour rental; $20 deposit required for 4 hour rental. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.) Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover accepted; deposits are cash only. Operation of an electric motorboat requires a NJ boating safety certificate.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
Rent a Kayak, Canoe, Rowboat or Paddleboat
Boat rentals are available weekends only from May 1 through mid-June, daily through Labor Day, and weekends only again from Labor Day through Columbus Day.
Boat rental hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekends. The cost is $15.94 an hour. Double kayaks are available for $21.57 an hour. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Group rentals are available. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.)
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals at Thompson Park
All equipment is provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 23 & 24
- June 6 & 7
- June 20 & 21
- July 4 & 5
- July 18 & 19
- August 1 & 2
- August 15 & 16
- August 29 & 30