Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Rent a Rowboat or Kayak
Boat/Kayak Rentals
At the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, park patrons ages 18 and older can rent rowboats (1-hr $14.54 or 4-hrs $35.64); electric motor powered rowboats (4-hrs $46.42); and kayaks (1-hr single person $14.54 or 1-hr double person $20.63). Cash or check only. A $10 deposit is required for 1 hour rental; $20 deposit required for 4 hour rental. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.) Boat and kayak rentals start at 7 a.m., Thursday-Monday; and 12 p.m. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Please note that the operation of an electric motorboat requires a NJ boating safety certificate.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
Rent a Kayak, Canoe 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. The cost is $14.54 an hour. Double kayaks are available for $20.63 an hour. A refundable deposit of $10 is required for individual rental. 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. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours of canoeing; cash or check only. Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult.
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals are available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following weekend:
- July 24 & 25
- August 7 & 8
- August 21 & 22
- September 4 & 5
Please note that all rentals must be returned by 3 p.m.