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Cohansey River
Bridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A bounded Cohansey River tidal planning reach connecting the public Bridgeton municipal ramp with the NJDEP-listed Back Neck wetland-restoration boat site.
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Put-in
Bridgeton Municipal RampNJDEP’s current access layer identifies BRIC01315 and FT02517 as public Fishing, Boat sites with coordinates and shoreline settings, but the records are access inventory rather than a current ramp survey; verify both sites on launch day.
Take-out
Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration SiteThe dated NJDEP ramp guide specifically warns that the Back Neck Cohansey ramp may not have adequate depth at low tide. Do not treat a historical ramp listing as proof of current depth, maintenance, or independent paddlecraft permission.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- NJDEP’s current access layer identifies BRIC01315 and FT02517 as public Fishing, Boat sites with coordinates and shoreline settings, but the records are access inventory rather than a current ramp survey; verify both sites on launch day.
- The dated NJDEP ramp guide specifically warns that the Back Neck Cohansey ramp may not have adequate depth at low tide. Do not treat a historical ramp listing as proof of current depth, maintenance, or independent paddlecraft permission.
- The route ends before the lower Cohansey and Delaware Bay transition. Do not extend into Greenwich marinas, private docks, Delaware Bay, or unreviewed tributaries without a separate tidal-navigation and access review.
Watch for
- USGS 01412800 same-river discharge proxy at Seeley, USGS 01413038 Greenwich tidal-elevation context, NOAA tide, wind, recent rain, water quality, and visual depth
- low-tide mud/shoals, reversing current, shallow water, strainers, floating debris, bridge/dock hydraulics, motorboat traffic, cold-water immersion, and eroding banks
- Bridgeton and Back Neck parking, ramp condition, carry, waterline, tide window, daylight, closures, and shuttle failure
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Cohansey River at Seeley, NJ |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | Not calibrated yet |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official data source |
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| Main source behind this score | NJDEP public-access inventory and official Cohansey boat-ramp guide |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named moving-water corridorCohansey River tidal reach from Bridgeton to the Back Neck wetland-restoration site
NJDEP’s public-access inventory names both endpoints on the Cohansey River, and the official boat-ramp guide provides route-specific low-tide depth context. The route is bounded before the lower Greenwich/Delaware Bay transition.
- Public endpoint evidenceBRIC01315 Bridgeton Municipal Ramp and FT02517 Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site
Both current NJDEP inventory records are public Fishing, Boat sites with parking/shoreline fields; current ramp, carry, waterline, and paddlecraft use remain launch gates.
- On/near-water coordinate evidenceCurrent NJDEP public-access coordinates for W Broad Street/S Laurel Street and Back Neck Road
These are official access-area anchors, not surveyed wetted-edge points. Preserve the named access controls and verify exact landing conditions before unloading.
- Proxy flow and tidal evidenceUSGS 01412800 Cohansey River at Seeley, clearly labeled same-river discharge proxy, plus USGS 01413038 Greenwich tidal elevation
The Seeley station provides route-context discharge history/current availability, while Greenwich provides nearby tidal-elevation context. Use both with NOAA tide, wind, water quality, and visual scouting; no recreational cutoff is inferred.
- Route-specific low-tide guidanceNJDEP Cohansey River boat-ramp guide
The official guide says the Back Neck Cohansey concrete ramp may not have adequate depth at low tide; the warning is retained as a hard planning gate.
- Camping postureNearby basecamp only
No public launch or tidal shoreline camping entitlement is claimed.
- Live gaugeUSGS 01412800, Cohansey River at Seeley, NJ
Clearly labeled proxy station: use current trend as regional planning context only; it does not establish a route-specific safe-flow cutoff.
- Approved route imageryRights-cleared same-river or same-water-trail context image
Approved USGS Cohansey River tidal-reach map from Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5090; it provides authoritative same-river route context and does not depict either launch, current tide, waterline, or safety conditions.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- NJDEP current public-access inventory layer
- NJDEP Cohansey boat-ramp guide
- USGS Cohansey River at Seeley
- USGS Cohansey River at Greenwich tidal station
- USGS Cohansey/Maurice tidal-reach study
- USGS 01412800 monitoring location
- USGS 01412800 current conditions
- New Jersey public-access inventory
- Approved route image
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Cohansey River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Cohansey River?
Paddle Today watches Cohansey River at Seeley, NJ and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Cohansey River route start and end?
This route starts at Bridgeton Municipal Ramp and ends at Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site, about Approximately 7 tidal river miles on the water.
Is this Cohansey River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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