Donaldson Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Raritan River, is located in Highland Park. It's about 2.1 miles from Edison, NJ, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Elmer B Boyd Park Boat Ramp in New Brunswick, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Highland Park, NJ |
| Water | Raritan River |
| Park | Donaldson Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Donaldson Park Boat Ramp is in Highland Park, New Jersey. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Donaldson Park Boat Ramp itself.
Donaldson Park Boat Ramp is on Raritan River.
We have no fee details for Donaldson Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Donaldson Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Causeway Park Kayak Launch in South River, about 3.6 miles away.
Elmer B Boyd Park Boat Ramp in New Brunswick (under 1 mile), Edison Boat Basin in Edison (2 miles) and Causeway Park Kayak Launch in South River (3.6 miles).
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