Boating near Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny (population 40,862, US Census Bureau 2025 estimate) ranks #27 of 1,041 US cities over 40,000 people for boating access in our data, with a score of 78.3 out of 100.
| Within | Marinas | Boat ramps | Pump-out stations | Named lakes / waterways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 miles | 124 | 138 | 17 | 4 |
| 50 miles | 276 | 364 | 69 | 11 |
How the score works: method and limits. Counts depend on how well each state's public data covers its facilities.
Marinas near Kearny
| Name | Distance | City | Map | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic River Yacht Club | 2 mi | Kearny | map of Passaic River Yacht Club | OpenStreetMap |
| Liberty Landing Marina | 4.9 mi | Jersey City | map of Liberty Landing Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Snipe Boat Club | 5.1 mi | Carlstadt | map of Snipe Boat Club | OpenStreetMap |
| RIver Barge Marina | 5.1 mi | Carlstadt | map of RIver Barge Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Shipyard Marina | 5.2 mi | Hoboken | map of Shipyard Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Pier 25 Marina | 6.1 mi | New York, NY | map of Pier 25 Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| One15 Marina | 7.5 mi | New York, NY | map of One15 Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| West 79th Street Boat Basin | 7.6 mi | New York, NY | map of West 79th Street Boat Basin | OpenStreetMap |
| Skyport Marina | 7.9 mi | New York, NY | map of Skyport Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Grand Cove Marina | 9.5 mi | Edgewater | map of Grand Cove Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Edgewater Marina | 9.5 mi | Edgewater | map of Edgewater Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Von Dohln Marina | 10 mi | Edgewater | map of Von Dohln Marina | OpenStreetMap |
Full lists: Marinas in New Jersey · Marinas in New York
Boat ramps near Kearny
Full lists: Boat ramps in New Jersey · Boat ramps in New York
Pump-out stations near Kearny
Full lists: Pump-out stations in New Jersey
Main waters near Kearny
- Boonton Reservoir (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 791 acres; about 17.6 mi to its center point)
- (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 869 acres; about 20.6 mi to its center point)
- Splitrock Reservoir (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 538 acres; about 23.1 mi to its center point)
- Wanaque Reservoir (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 1,796 acres; about 24 mi to its center point)
Waters named on nearby ramp and pump-out records: Hudson River (3), Old Place Creek (1), Raritan Bay (1), Lemon Creek (1), Manhasset Bay (1), Hempstead Bay (1).
Boat types for local water (general guide)
A general guide derived only from the kinds of water named above, not advice for any one lake or bay. Check local rules, depth and conditions.
- Coastal bays, sounds and harbors: Center console (under 30 ft), Bay boat, Dual console, Sailboat (monohull), Express / cabin cruiser, Flats boat / skiff
- Inland lakes and reservoirs: Pontoon / tritoon, Bowrider / runabout, Ski / wake / surf, Bass boat, Fish and ski, Personal watercraft
- Navigable rivers and canals: Aluminum fishing, Jon / utility / hunting, Pontoon / tritoon, Jet boat
New Jersey rules for boat owners
| Registering agency | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (registration/title); State Police Marine Services (education) |
| Registration | <16 ft $12; 16-25 $28; 26-39 $52; 40-64 $80; 65+ $250; title $60 ($85 with lien); renewal: annual (N.J.A.C. 13:82-8.6(b) refers to the annual fees in N.J.S.A. 12:7-34.47) |
| Title | yes for boats over 12 ft |
| Boater education | Anyone 16 or older needs a New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate to operate any power vessel, including a PWC; ages 13–15 with a certificate may operate only a vessel powered solely by an electric motor or one 12 ft or longer with less than 10 hp; under 13 may not operate a power vessel; out-of-state or foreign residents 16 or older in New Jersey under 90 days may use a home-state or home-country certificate or proof of an approved course (N.J.S.A. 12:7-61, 12:7-61.1; NJ State Police Boating Safety Manual rev. 06/2025); exceptions: 18+ renting a non-PWC power vessel after a State-approved pre-rental course (N.J.S.A. 12:7-61b(3)); 30 days after buying a non-PWC power vessel from a dealer with a pre-purchase course (12:7-61b(4)); USCG operator's license holders (12:7-61b(5)); a written test for experienced boaters can replace the course (12:7-61.2); 16 or older for any power vessel incl. PWC; ages 13–15 with a certificate only electric-only vessels or vessels 12 ft+ under 10 hp; under 13 may not operate a power vessel |
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Method and limits
Score = 100 × (0.40 × marinas + 0.35 × ramps + 0.15 × pump-outs + 0.10 × named lakes/waterways), each as log(1 + count within 25 miles) divided by log(1 + the highest count among all 1,041 cities). Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 subcounty estimates (Kearny town, GEOID 3436510); location: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap and state and federal open data; coverage differs by state. Built 2026-11-02.
Some marina, ramp and pump-out data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL).