Marina Near Ocean City, NJ
The Mainland Answer to Island Boating
Ocean City summers are wonderful — and the traffic, the ramp lines, and the trailer parking are not. If you've spent a Saturday morning waiting to splash your boat, you know exactly what we mean.
Shady River Marina is the mainland alternative: your boat lives on the calm Great Egg Harbor River in Egg Harbor Township, ready to go. Our crew can even valet launch boats up to 25 ft — you arrive, load your gear, and go.
The river flows into Great Egg Harbor Bay — the same bay Ocean City sits on — so the back bays and the inlet are all part of your playground.
Built for Shore-Town Boat Owners
No Ramp Lines
Your boat is already here. Valet launch or grab a slip and skip the public-ramp circus entirely.
Off-Season Storage
Winterization, shrink wrap, and secure storage — then a launched, ready boat in spring.
Family Friendly
A clean restroom, a snack shack with ice and cold drinks, and a friendly crew — since 1961.
Find Us From Ocean City
1041 Somers Point Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 · Location & Hours
Ocean City Boater FAQs
Why would an Ocean City boater keep a boat in Egg Harbor Township?
Two reasons we hear constantly: summer island traffic and crowded public ramps. Keeping your boat at Shady River means it's already in the water (or valet-launched for you) on a calm river — no towing over the causeway every weekend.
Can I get to Ocean City's waters from your marina?
Yes — we're on the Great Egg Harbor River, which flows into Great Egg Harbor Bay. Ocean City sits right on that bay, so the back-bay waters and the inlet to the ocean are all connected to our home water.
Do you winterize and store boats for Ocean City customers?
Yes. Many shore-area owners drop their boats with us in fall for winterization, shrink wrap, and secure storage, then pick up a recommissioned, launched boat in spring. One call, one crew, all season.