Old York Road Boat Ramp
Old York Road Boat Ramp
Old York Road Boat Ramp is the primary access point for paddling the North Branch Raritan River near where it joins the South Branch to form the main Raritan River.
The launch features a wide pull-off parking area on the west side of the bridge with room for several vehicles, suitable for loading/unloading paddle craft and leaving a car for several hours. Be aware that Headgates Dam is located only 0.
5 miles downstream and presents a dangerous hydraulic that must be portaged around—do not attempt to run this dam.
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