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Cohansey RiverBridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site

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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DistanceApproximately 7 tidal river miles
DifficultyModerate
Typical time3–6 hours depending on tide
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Map of the lower tidal Cohansey River reach in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Route photoCohansey River tidal-reach context for the Bridgeton to Back Neck planning routePhoto by U.S. Geological Survey

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceApproximately 7 tidal river milesBridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site
DifficultymoderateThe named source describes recreational moving water. Shallow sections, current, strainers, bridges, cold water, and access restrictions remain material.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage at the Back Neck site only after confirming current public access, parking, carry, waterline, tide window, and paddlecraft take-out; then launch at the Bridgeton Municipal Ramp. Do not use bridge shoulders, private marinas, visual-only access points, or unmarked marsh banks as shuttle or bailout access.
PermitsCheck posted rulesFollow current NJDEP public-access and water-quality notices, Bridgeton and Fairfield Township rules, New Jersey boating/PFD requirements, tide and weather guidance, and any closure or ramp-maintenance notice. The NJDEP inventory and dated ramp guide do not guarantee a current independent paddle launch or clear landing.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping is identified. Public ramps, wetland-restoration sites, and tidal shoreline do not grant overnight camping or parking rights; use separately managed lodging or a lawful designated campground.
SeasonMar-NovSpring through fall is the practical planning season. Check current flow, recent rain, debris, water temperature, daylight, and park alerts before every launch.

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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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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.

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Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site
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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.

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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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Map of the lower tidal Cohansey River reach in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
Cohansey River tidal-reach context for the Bridgeton to Back Neck planning routePhoto by U.S. Geological Survey
USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5090 figure

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Camping postureNearby basecamp only

    No public launch or tidal shoreline camping entitlement is claimed.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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What water level is best for the Bridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site route on the Cohansey River?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Bridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site route on the Cohansey River start and end?

This route starts at Bridgeton Municipal Ramp and ends at Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site, Approximately 7 tidal river miles on the water.

Is the Bridgeton Municipal Ramp to Cohansey River Watershed Wetland Restoration Site route on the Cohansey River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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