Limited boat rentals have resumed. Rentals may end early if life jackets run out. Life jackets will only be used once a day so that they be cleaned after use. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own life jackets.
Here are the days and times:
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays through Saturday, October 31
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold - Our boat rentals at Turkey Swamp Park have concluded for the season.
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Rent a Rowboat or Kayak - Currently kayak rentals are suspended due to an algae bloom. Rowboat
rentals and boat ramp access are still available. Please check back for
updates. (posted 10/23/2020)
Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays though Saturday, October 31
7 a.m.-6 p.m
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.)
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 - These rentals have concluded for the season. Please check back for possible future dates.
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 - These rentals have concluded for the season. Please check back for possible future dates.
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.