Sometimes finding the fish is easier than finding a place to launch your boat. Thus, the need for this list. The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association is concerned about having your experience of our river a pleasurable one. Enjoy our resource and always leave it cleaner than you found it.
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Hackensack River Ramps
Starting in late March, as the water temperatures rise, the striped bass start to make
their migration up the Hudson River. This yearly spawning ritual has taken place at the
same time each year since well before Henry Hudson sailed his Half-Moon sailing vessel up
this majestic river. During this spawning run of striped bass, the recreational angler has
the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime. Striped bass up to 60 pounds are in the
river along with 7 million smaller versions of the same fish. The spring run of stripers
will begin to show up in the lower harbor in mid March and early April. As the warmer
water works it’s way up the river, so go the striped bass. Because the west side of
the river from the George Washington Bridge to the Piermont area is shallow, it warms up
much faster than any other part. With this warm water calling, anglers can take advantage
of the waters the striped bass use to pass through for some outstanding fishing.
Although many anglers along the Hudson River enjoy shoreline fishing, having a boat is the way to go. Being able to go from point to point, change locations easily, is a much more effective way to follow your fish.
(If you are interested in ramps located south of our area along the Jersey Shore go to http://www.marinfosvc.com/ramps.asp)
Below is a listing of all the public boat ramps on the Hudson River from Liberty State Park in Jersey City up to Kingston. The information given is the best available and as current as possible. The rates quoted are from 1998 and could be subject to change. When ever possible, questions should be forwarded to the phone numbers listed for the appropriate ramp. Some phone calls to municipal clerk's offices were not particularly helpful. Some misled us. For example, in September, we called the Ossining ramp, the clerk thought the ramp was closed and did not know of any launching fees. We had to tell her it was open till October. Later that same day another clerk told us the ramp was open but they had seasonal permits only. The clerk at the Nyack office also had different fees for a partial season.
The information listed here is from various sources including our own personal research to specific ramps, interviews with various agencies, Embassy’s Waterproof Charts, and the popular boating magazine "Boating on the Hudson." Anyone interested in boating of any kind on the Hudson River should contact and subscribe to "Boating on the Hudson." The monthly magazine is of tremendous value to anyone concerned with the Hudson. A listing of contacts will be posted at the end of this listing of boat ramps.
Readers should be aware that this is a listing of only ramps that are available to the public. There are several private marinas that offer launching facilities for their members
If you know of any other ramps we may have missed, please send any details to ramps@hrfanj.org and we will post them.
For more exact directions to your ramp, try this site. www.mapquest.com
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This site will guide you out of your driveway and right to the ramp.
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New Jersey has only two public boat ramps on the Hudson River. Liberty State Park and Hazzards Ramp.
1. Liberty State Park Launch Ramp Jersey City, N. J.
West Shore
Off Exit 14B on the New Jersey Turnpike. One of the only two public boat ramps on the Jersey side of the Hudson River and it’s the best. The ramp is located at the south end of the Liberty State Park complex.
The ramp is doublewide with a fixed dock down the middle. The ramp also features a 56-foot floating dock at the south end of the ramp for tying up your boat. It is a concrete ramp in a sheltered cove, out of the main currents, winds, and wakes of the Hudson River. The ramp is wide open for maneuvering and has parking for well over 100 cars with trailers. There is no overnight parking permitted. The hours of operation are from 6 am to 10 pm from the 1st of April to October 31st. Lights are in the parking area and services are available in the main park area.
This is one of the favorite launching sites for HRFA members, and you will always see one of our boats using this facility. Stay in the marked channels at low tide. Rocks are very close to the south side of the channel on the way out to the Statue. At low tide you will go aground if you are outside the green buoys! Stay in the channel!!! There is no problem at low tide in the cove or in the channel.
Fees...Season permits $106.00 and daily passes are $9.75 with no residence restrictions.
For further info contact the Liberty State Park Offices at 201-915-3401
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2. Hazzard’s Launch Ramp Fort Lee, N. J.
West Shore Inside the Palisades Interstate Park.
Inside the Palisades Interstate Park at the Ross Dock Picnic Area. Located under the
George Washington Bridge. Go south on Hudson Terrace from the G.W. Bridge and follow Henry
Hudson Drive to the park entrance on your left. Make a right at your first circle, go down
the hill and stick to your right. The ramp was rebuilt in 1999 and is a whole lot better
than the old one. The ramp features a doublewide two boat-launching ramp with an 80-foot
floating dock down the center. It’s a concrete ramp with parking for 50 cars with
trailers. The lights from the bridge illuminate the entire ramp in the evenings. Hours of
operation are from 8 am till dusk from the 1st week in April till the last weekend in
October. There is no overnight parking and no services at this facility. Restrooms are
available at the north section of the park. The ramp area is restricted to cars and trucks
with trailers only. Summonses are issued for cars in the area without
trailers. The ramp has a 24-ft. maximum length for boats. Boats must be registered and
no inflatables may be launched. Boats landing after dark must use the Palisades Avenue
exit.
This ramp is in the main current of the river and wakes, currents and wind must be dealt with. A new breakwater has been constructed on the south edge of the new ramp to help this situation. Larger boats must use the north side of the ramp as this break wall is too close to the floating dock. Winds and an incoming current make it risky navigation on the south side for larger boats.
Fees...Daily permits are $10.00. No residency restrictions. Seasonal passes will be issued once the construction is completed. No seasonal fee is set at this time. For further information call the Palisades Interstate Park at 201-768-1360.
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Englewood Boat Basin
Car Toppers Only
3. Englewood Boat Basin North End...Bloomers Beach Englewood Cliffs, N. J.
West Shore inside the Palisades Interstate Park.
Take Route 9W or the Palisades Interstate Parkway to Palisades Ave (Englewood / Englewood
Cliffs), and head east. Go down the hill to the boat basin. Follow the road to the north
end of the marina to a small sandy beach area. This launch site is set aside for car
topped, non non-trailered boats only. Windsurfers, inflatables, sailboards or trailered
boats are not allowed. The park is open from 8 am till dark. There are rest
rooms, a concession stand (in season), picnic tables, a playground along with hiking and
nature trails.
There is a $4.00 parking fee to enter the boat basin.
For further information call the Palisades Interstate Park Commission at 201-768-1360.
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4. Dyckman Marina Ramp New York, N. Y.
East Shore.
Located at the northern end of Manhattan, the marina is located at the western end of
Dyckman Street.
This is a single width ramp made of smooth concrete and not very busy. There are buildings
on the sides of the ramp, which make for some tricky maneuvering, but manageable. There is
parking for about 25 cars with trailers. Jet Skis are not allowed. Overnight parking is
allowed for a fee. Boats up to 28 feet are permitted.
The ramp is in the main channel of the Hudson with no break from the numerous wakes,
currents, and winds. Serious wakes! Stand clear when the Circle Line goes by!
It’ll knock you right out of your boat!
Fees...$25.00 per launch, $10 parking and $12.50 per night storage charge for cars with
trailers-.
For further information call Dyckman Marina at 212-567-5120.
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5. Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp Kennedy Marina Park
Eastern Shore.
From War Burton Ave. go west along John F. Kennedy Marina Driveway. At the western end of
the railroad bridge turn right. The ramp is at the northern end of the park.
This newly constructed ramp is a double width enabling two boats to be launched at the
same time. The ramp is concrete with ample space for maneuvering both cars and trailers.
Parking is available for 50 cars with trailers.
Hours of operation are from 1 hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Wake zones are
strictly enforced and the use of the ramp is limited to the launching and pulling of
vessels only. Hanging out at the ramp and docks is prohibited. This is a great place to
launch for fishing the Tappan Zee Bridge and the Croton area.
Fees...Daily permits for boats are $10.00, jet skis $7.00, and for car top vessels $5.00.
For Further information call the Yonkers Department of Recreation at 914-377-6450.
6. Irvington Municipal Launch Ramp Irvington, N. Y.
East Shore.
From Route 9 go west on Main Street to the end. Make a right on Aster St. and then left
over the railroad bridge. Go down the hill, make the first right and the ramp is straight
ahead. The ramp is just across the Hudson from the Piermont Pier. It gets busy during the
spring striper run.
This is a single ramp for launching one vessel at a time. The concrete is deteriorating
and has broken sections and loose gravel throughout. There is plenty of room to maneuver
boats and trailers. There is no dock available. There is also very limited parking space
available for cars with trailers on the weekend. There are no services at this ramp.
The hours of operation are from dawn to dusk.
Fees...Permits are available on a seasonal basis only and are limited to residents of
Irvington only. A resident pass is $10.00.
For further information call the Irvington Village clerk at: 914-591-7070.
******* WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS RAMP IS NO LO(NGER IN EXISTANCE.*******
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7. Washington Irving Boat Club Tarrytown, N. Y
East Shore
Take Route 9 to Beekeman Ave. in Sleepy Hollow. Follow the road for
about a mile to the western side of the railroad bridge. The ramp is located at the south
end of the boat club.
The ramp is doublewide for launching two boats at a time with a small floating dock on the
right hand side. The ramp is made of concrete and asphalt with loose gravel towards the
end. There is limited maneuvering room at the top of the ramp with buildings only 40 feet
away.
There is overnight parking in the municipal lot just north of the Tarrytown Boat Club
available only for the weekends.
Fees...Daily permits are $25.00 and season permits are available at the Town Hall for
residents only. The fee for seasonal pass is also $25.00.
For further information call the Washington Irving Boat Club at: 914-332-0517.
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8. Nyack Municipal Boat Launch Ramp. Nyack, N.Y. Currently closed
Hurricane Sandy caused the township to close this
ramp. Please check with them to see when it may open again.
West shore of the Hudson.
Take Route 9W in Nyack and go east to Depew Ave. to the end. Go into Memorial Park and
head towards the south end of the park. From the west, take Route 59 east into Nyack. At
Broadway make a right. Go three blocks and make a left onto Depew into the park.
The old Nyack ramp has been closed and a brand new ramp has been built adjacent to it.
There is unlimited room to maneuver your car and trailer. Parking is limited to 50 cars
with trailers. If the lot is filled you may be required to park your vehicle and trailer
elsewhere. Overnight parking is permitted, however the gates are locked after dark. Size
limits are not available as of this writing.
Hours of operation are from dawn to dusk and there is a restroom at the ramp.
Fees...1999..Daily permits excluding weekends and holidays are $25.00 Seasonal permits are
$100.00 for Nyack residents and $150.00 for all others. Special Striper Season permits are
available for $75.00.
For further information call the Nyack Village Clerk at: 845-358-0548 from 9 am to 5 pm
weekdays. You can apply for a seasonal pass by mail. If applying by mail you will be
required to enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope for the return of your sticker. The
permits are issued by the Village of Nyack Parking Authority 9 North Broadway, Nyack, N.
Y. 10960 845-358-3851. You can apply in person Monday thru Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
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9. Ossining Municipal Launch Ramp Ossining, N. Y.
East Shore. Just north of Sing Sing Prison.
From Route 9 go west on Main Street to the railroad bridge. The ramp is opposite the
western edge of the bridge. The ramp is smooth concrete with the ability to launch one
boat at a time. There is a 73-foot floating dock. There is plenty of room for maneuvering
cars with trailers. Parking is limited to about ten car/trailer combinations. However
there is plenty of parking at the railroad station on the weekends to use. Overnight
parking is prohibited. Launching vessels over 26 feet is prohibited. Hours of operation
are flexible with operations starting on May 1st and ending September 30th. There are no
services at this ramp.
This ramp is very difficult at low tide and some boats will have to wait for tidal
changes. This can be inconvenient for a couple of hours during new and full moon tides.
The town of Ossining advises against launching or recovering your boat at low tide.
Fees...
1) Resident daily fee
$ 20.00
2) Resident season permit $ 75.00
3) Non-resident daily fee $ 35.00
4) Non-resident season permit $125.00
For more information call the Ossining Department of Recreation at: 914-941-3189.
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10. Senasqua Park Launch Ramp Croton on the Hudson, N. Y.
East Shore
From Route 9 get off at the Senasqua Road exit and head south. Take a right across the railroad tracks and then a left to the park. Or...At the western end of Route 128, where it intersects with Route 9, take the black asphalt service road north alongside the railroad tracks and go through the tunnel. The ramp is found a few hundred yards at feet to the north. Watch out for the tunnel! It is only a single lane and has a height restriction of 6 feet 11 inches! If you’re taller than 6 feet 11 inches, take the first set of directions.
The ramp is a single wide concrete ramp with a sharp drop off at the water line. There is a floating dock system at this facility. The ramp becomes difficult at low tides, as does many ramps along the Hudson, particularly with larger boats. Over 22 feet may experience difficulty at low tide at this facility.
Parking is limited to about 15 car/trailer combinations. This can be a problem during the spring striper run. Overnight parking and jet skis are not permitted. Hours of operation are from 8 am to 8 pm from the last weekend in April thru October. Check the times if you go. Some tell us the park is open for trailers until 10 pm. There are restrooms at the park.
Fees...Only season permits are available. $95.00 for residents and $180.00 for non-residents.
For further information call the Croton Department of Parks and Recreation at: 914-271-3006 during regular business hours.
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11. Haverstraw Marina West Haverstraw, N. Y.
West Shore
In West Haverstraw go east on Railroad Ave. (Beach Road) to marina entrance. The ramp is in the north end of the marina.
The ramp is concrete, double width, but only the left-hand side is useable. The right hand side is gravel and badly broken sections of concrete. The ramp is out of the main currents of the river and there are floating docks on the left side. Low tidal conditions are not a problem at this facility. There is plenty of maneuvering room and parking for about 50 car/trailer combinations. Overnight parking is permitted but cars with trailers left overnight must use the "west storage yard." You can make arrangements to keep you boat in the water overnight or longer at this facility. That will save you the hassle of dragging it in and out of the water if you are planning a trip over several days. There is excellent fishing just across the Haverstraw Bay.A complete tackle store is available on the premises.
Hours of operation are from 8 am to 8 pm but you can change that by appointment. During the winter months it’s best to make an appointment.
Fees...Daily use for non-members is $20.00 and members $15.00. Fees must be paid at the main office.
For further information call: Haverstraw Marina at 914-429-2001 during regular business hours.
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Plenty of room for trailer parking. They have a nice playground for kids and
concession stands with vending machines. While your there check out the beautiful
9-11 memorial they have there it s one of the best I’ve seen. They also have
sheriffs on duty there at all times. Always good I guess. They can answer any
questions you may have.
Ramp off Gagan Rd in West Haverstraw NY
9W to Railroad Ave to Beach Road to Gagan Rd. At the end is a pretty new park and ramp.
This is in the Haverstraw Bay Park,.a Rockland County park. The launching fee is
$10.00. This looks like a very nice ramp and it is well protected. Doesn't look like low
tide will be a problem. It is a shallow area, but even at dead low, there is three or four
feet of water. Head straight out to the main river about 150 yards and the water starts to
drop off in to deeper water. This is a double ramp, and never seems very busy. There are
fifty parking spaces for vehicles with trailers. looks like it is very easy to maneuver
with your trailer.
UPDATES
Checked this park out last year. Spoke to the rangers and they said that the ramp is
rarely used during the spring, fall, and weekdays. Weekends are nuts with wave runners and
it is not worth going out. Very nice set up, with a ranger on premise most of the day.
If anyone has times for this ramp please let us know.
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12. Belle Harbor Marina Stony Point, N. Y.
West Shore
From route 9W in Stony Point, go east on Main Street to the bottom of the hill and make a left onto Beach Road. (Hudson Drive). Proceed ahead to the Marina. The other way to get there is from 9W go east on Tompkins Ave. And go through the tunnel (You must be LESS THAN 10 ft 1 in. to clear the tunnel). The marina entrance is 100 feet to the south.
The ramp is single width smooth concrete with a 50 foot floating dock on the north side of the ramp. The ramp is fully lit at night from the nearby marina. The ramp is in a quiet cove, out of the currents and wakes of the main river. There is plenty of room for maneuvering car and trailer and enough parking for over 50 car/trailer combinations. Overnight parking is permitted in designated areas. Hours of operation are flexible.
Fees...$20.00 with no overnight charges for cars with trailers.
For further information call: 914-786-5823.
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13. Stony Point Bay Marina and Yacht Club Stony Point, N. Y.
West Shore
From route 9W in Stony Point, go east on Main Street to the bottom of
the hill and make a left onto Beach Road. (Hudson Drive). After making the left onto Beach
road, when you get to the stop sign bear right onto Hudson Drive. They are the second
marina on the right
The other way to get there is through the railrod tunnel. (Be Careful. The
tunnel height clearance is 9ft 11in so watch your rig! ) From 9W go east on
Tompkins Ave. After coming down Tomkins Ave., go straight after the second stop sign
under the Train Tressel (tunnel), and bear left onto Hudson Drive. They
are the second , marina on the right.
The ramp is a single width concrete ramp with a 50-foot floating dock on the south side and a 20-foot floating dock on the north side. The ramp feeds into a protected cove in which the marina is situated. The cove is protected from the wakes and currents of the main river channel. Low tide is not a major concern for this ramp.
There is unlimited maneuvering room with parking for over 50 cars with trailers. Overnight parking is available in designated areas. As long as the marina is open you can use the facilities so, call first.
Fees...$30.00 with a $5.00 charge for overnight parking.
For further information call the Stony Point Bay Marina at: 845-786-3700.
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14. Georges Island Park Launch Ramp Montrose, N. Y.
Eastern Shore
Shore
Take Route 9 to Route 9A and follow the signs
towards GeorgesIsland Park. Park entrance is at the west end of Dutch Street about a
mile off Route 9A. Watch the STOP SIGNS! The police in the area are ticket
happy. FULL STOPS! Police in the park enforce all the rules! Be out of
there at dusk!!
The ramp is capable of launching 4 boats at a
time with two floating docks. The center ramp is doublewide and will handle two
boats comfortably. The ramps are smooth concrete and asphalt with limited
maneuvering room for cars with trailers. Parking is available for 100 cars with
trailers (That may be a stretch. Reports we get say no way can they get that many
parked in that area) and no overnight parking is permitted.
Hours of operation are from 8 am to dusk from
April to October. There are attendants to assist with launching your vessel.
That's nice! The park has restrooms, picnic tables and grills
with a playground and hiking trails. Vessels up to 21 feet are permitted.
Fees...Westchester County Residents (with a
county pass) $10.00 per use. Non-residents $15.00 per use. Season passes are
available for residents only for $70.00 with a $3.50 per launch use. There are senior
citizen discounts that are just too complicated for non-holiday and weekdays. You
have to call on this one. Car top launching has another set of rules we can't figure
out either.
One of our members uses this ramp frequently
and reports from April of 1999 that the police are very strict about the "Dusk
Rule." If you are found in the park when the sun goes down, you may get ticketed or
towed or both! The 8am till dusk, is enforced by the police and park employees. Be
sure you are out of the park by dusk!
Jim Drechsel reports the launch is beautiful and has a long dock for tying up. If someone
takes the Welcher Ave. exit, they can pick up bait at Buchanan Sports across from the
diner. I think he nets also and has good information on what's going on the river. There
are some good pictures on the counter all taken from Croton. I caught one decent size
about 20 inches, catfish, eels etc. Only on the tide going out. The expense is high since
it is $9.00 bridge fee, a whopping $22.00 launch fee and the RT 287 toll $6.00 fee. I got
beat up pretty well. There is no fee during the week until Memorial Day.
For further information call the Georges Island Park at: 914-737-7530 between 8 am and 4
pm seven days a week.
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15. Buchanan Municipal Launch Ramp Lents Cove, N. Y.
East Shore
From Route 9A go west on Bleakley Ave. At the fork in road go right on John Walsh Blvd. and follow the signs to Lents Cove. This ramp is a single launching concrete slab with a floating dock. Vessels over 24 feet may have problems launching at low tide.
Open from 6 am till 11 pm from April till October with parking for 75 cars with trailers. There is no overnight parking. Village residents with a $5.00 ID badge can launch for free. Without the badge it’s $5.00 per launch and (get this) $200 for non-residents! For non-residents there is no single day launch fee. Only seasonal. I can’t imagine too many non-residents lining up for those permits!
These people do not like outsiders using there ramp!
For further information call Buchanan Village Office: 914-737-1033.
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16. Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp Peekskill, N. Y.
East Shore
From route 9 go west on Hudson St. to the end and go across the railroad tracks into Riverfront Green Park. (Just north of the railroad station) The ramp is at the southern end of the park. We are told to obey the posted speed limits at all times in this area.
The ramp is doublewide for launching two vessels at a time with a 50-foot floating dock down the center. The east ramp is asphalt and the west ramp is concrete. Each ramp has a different pitch to it so experiment with each to determine which is best for you at each tide.
There is plenty of room for maneuvering your car and trailer and enough parking for 50 cars with trailers. Overnight parking is permitted for permit holders and permission from the Peekskill Police must be obtained for each time used. Overnight parking is restricted to the far north end of the parking lot.
Stores and restaurants are within walking distance of the ramps and there are picnic tables and restrooms at this location. Hours of operation are from 8 am to 10 pm.
Fees...Season permits are $75.00 and daily permits are $20.00.
For further information call the Peekskill City Clerk at: 914-737-3400.
This from Joe in Cortland Manor - November 2004:
For the last 2 seasons I've been using (or trying to use) the Peekskill boat ramp. At high
tide, the ramp area is hopelessly flooded. Since I use a car to haul my boat this is not
good. Even pick up trucks have a difficult time launching boats. I've been to the Buccanan
ramp and it seems to be a better bet at high tide.
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17. Cornwall Landing Launch Ramp Cornwall, N. Y.
West Shore
From Route 9W go south on Route 218 to the fork in the road. Take the left fork (Hudson Street/Dock Hill Extension) . Go across the railroad tracks and follow the signs to the ramp.
The town of Cornwall does not like outsiders using their "public" ramp. Behave yourself in this area. The officials are known to instigate trouble for out of state plates. A quote from John Vargo tells us that on more than one occasion individuals from Cornwall have said to him, "We don’t want to see those kind of people in our park." What the hell does that tell you! I wonder what "kind" of people they were talking about? Fishermen? Who else would use the ramp? Just behave yourself in this town!
The ramp is single width of concrete with a 125-foot floating dock. There is plenty of room for maneuvering with parking for about 25 cars with trailers. No overnight parking is available.
Hours of operation are from dawn to dusk and there are picnic benches near the ramp.
Fees... Get this...You need a permit for your car and a permit for your trailer. That’s a new one! Only seasonal permits are issued. Non residents car $25.00 and $150.00 for your trailer. Residents pay $5.00 for the car and $50.00 for the trailer.
For further information call the Cornwall City Clerk at 914-543-4200 during regular business hours.
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18. Newburgh Municipal Launch Ramp Newburgh, N. Y.
West Shore On the north side of Storm King Mountain.
The Newburgh Ramp is no longer free. Starting on April 1st there will be a booth there to collect $8. See this article http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2006/03/25/news-jdlaunch-03-25.html
From Route 9W go east on Broadway to the end. Make a right on Washington Place for one block and a left down the hill (Washington Street). Go across the railroad tracks to the parking area.
The ramp is big enough for two vessels to launch at the same time. The
ramp has been renovated recently and is open. There is unlimited maneuvering room for
launching and parking for about 25 cars with trailers. Overnight parking is permitted at
your own risk. Be careful to park cars and trailers in designated areas. There
are fines for improper parking and numerous summionses have been issued.
All users should know that Newburgh Police are ticketing trucks and trailers that are not
parked on the pavement.
This differs from years past when parking was allowed on the hillsides.
THERE ARE NO SIGNS POSTING THIS FACT SO BE CAREFUL!!!
Hours of operation are from 7 AM to 9 PM.
Fees...Presently the fee is $8.00 at this facility.
This is a very popular ramp with many fishermen not venturing more than
several hundreds yards from the ramp to fish. During the mid April run of stripers
it’s not unusual to see fifty boats drifting in front of this ramp. Many of them
hooked up with big stripers. You can’t get any closer to the fishing than this ramp!
Over the past few years, many restaurants have opened within walking distance
For further information call the Newburgh City Managers Office at: 914-565-3333 during the regular business hours.
Or if that isn't answering, try 914-569-7301 and ask for Steve Newhouse
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19. West Shore Marine Newburgh, N. Y.
West Shore
Office number is 914-236-4483 -
DockMaster's number is 914-236-3251.
Launch Fee is $15, no charge of overnight parking,
slips are $1.25/ft.
Located about 2 miles north of North Anchorage Marina.
This ramp is in operation and is an alternate to the one listed below.
North Anchorage Marina*
From River Road in Newburgh, go east on Oak Street to the bottom of the
hill and make a right. Follow the access road about a half a mile into the marina. Oak
Street is rather steep and cars with trailers are advised to proceed slowly and use
caution!
The ramp is a single width feeding directly into the river channel. It is made of concrete
and the marina has 4 slips set aside for the ramp users to tie up. There is unlimited
maneuvering room for cars with trailers with parking for at least 50 cars with trailers.
Overnight parking is available and the hours for launching and recovery are flexible.
Vessels are limited to 29 feet in length.
Fees...$15.00 daily fee with the first overnight included. There is a $5.00 per night
charge after that.
For further information call the North Anchorage Marina at: 914-562-5373.
(* This ramp is still in operation. There is a new owner, some repairs and improvements have been made to the place and an increase in the costs for season use, so expect an increase in everything. Ramp is good concrete, clean and cross grooved.. - Bob)
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20. Beacon Municipal Launching Ramp Beacon, N. Y.
East Shore
FREE RAMP!
In Beacon from Route 9W follow the signs to the Beacon railroad station. The ramp is directly opposite the railroad platform.
This is a single ramp of concrete with several sections. The top section has exposed rebar, which you should avoid. Boaters should be careful at low tide on this ramp. The end of the ramp has an 8" drop off, and at low water, recovering your boat can be difficult. Float-on trailers are not recommended at low tide. The ramp has a 58-foot floating dock that is in very poor condition.
The channel to the main river is to the south of the ramp. The channel
is marked but not very clearly and there are submerged rocks on either side. Try your best
to stay in the channel. Low tide and low light conditions are hazardous. Use caution!
Maneuvering is limited because of the railroad station. Overnight parking is permitted in the commuter parking area on weekends. Hours of operation are flexible from the first week in May to the last week of October. There are no services at this ramp.
Fees...There are presently no fees for using this facility.
For further information call: The Beacon Department of Public Works at 914-831-4390.
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21. Wappinger Falls Municipal Launch Ramp / Chelsea Boat Ramp Chelsea, N. Y.
East Shore
FREE RAMP!!
From Route 9D go west on Route 92 (Chelsea Road) to the end (About a mile and a half). Make a right, then a left and go across the railroad crossing and make the next right. This will lead you right to the ramp. The tracks, at times are very busy. Don’t get hit by the train!! The ramp is at the north end of Front Street.
The ramp is single width of blacktop and loose gravel. The ramp has a 76-foot floating dock with plenty of room for maneuvering your cars and trailers. The ramp feeds directly into the main river channel.
Parking is very limited and overnight parking is
prohibited. There is room along the fence and the sides of the road but these areas fill
up fast. Hours of operation are limited from dawn to dusk and the season varies with the
conditions of the river. Launching can be difficult with a north wind.
Fees...There are presently no fee or permit required to use this ramp.
For further information call the Town of Wappinger Falls Department of Recreation at 914-297-0720.
UPDATE! The ramp was repaved in November 2001. It is
now in great shape.
The docks were removed for the season but the ramp is open for business.
Ramp use is still free but for how long? Who knows?
Dennis G from Chelsea
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22. White’s Hudson River Marina New Hamburg, N. Y.
East Shore
From Rout 9D in New Hamburg go west on Route 28 to a fork in the road. Take the right hand fork to Main Street. Go over the bridge and make the second left. Follow the road and signs to White’s Marina.
The ramp is a single wide smooth concrete launch which feeds into marina. There is a 50-foot floating dock. Low tide has 2 foot depth of water at the ramp.
There is unlimited maneuvering room for cars and trailers. Overnight parking is available is designated areas. Hours of operation are flexible.
The marina is a full service facility with a wide range of goods and services for the boater. Gas is available at this marina.
Fees...daily launch fees are $10.00 per launch with no overnight charges for cars with trailers.
For further information call White’s Hudson River Marina at: 914-297-8520.
UPDATE! - Daily Launch fee is $15.00 and the ramp is usually not opened til 6/1 or
LATER depending on the maneuverability of the boats that have not been put in the water
yet. IT IS VERY TIGHT as of right now and I wouldn't recommend it for the average
trailored boater! - Meredith Nohai
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23. Poughkeepsie Municipal Launch Ramp Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
East Shore at Victor C. Waryas Park
FREE RAMP!
From Route 9 take the Main Street exit. Go west and make a right on to river Street. Waryas Park is 500 feet on the left.
The ramp is doublewide with textured concrete with no floating dock. There is a public dock you can tie up to just to the south. The ramp feeds directly into the main channel of the river.
There is unlimited maneuvering for cars and trailers. Parking is available for about 30 cars with trailers. There is no overnight parking at this facility.
Hours of operation are from 8 am to 9 pm when the park closes. There are picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms and a restaurant in the park.
Fees...Presently there are no fees for using this facility.
This is a great place to launch and fish south to Marlboro and the Quarry on the east shore. Fishing is also good to the north to Black Creek and Norrie Point State Park.
For further information call the Poughkeepsie Department of Recreation at: 914-451-4100.
UPDATE! At the present time there are many "potholes" beneath the water on the launch ramp. While this is not a big problem launching a boat, it can be a big problem retrieving a boat. Try getting a boat onto a trailer which is cocked to one side because one wheel is in a huge hole. I did put a call into the Poughkeepsie Parks department, and apparently they are aware of the problem, but they were unable to tell me what they were going to do to remedy the problem and when they were going to do it. Boaters should beware that the problem with the underwater potholes causes long waits to retrieve, particularly in the evening, as frustrated boaters struggle to get their boats on their trailers. Also boaters beware, there are no bumpers on the public dock near the ramp. (Thanks to Dan from Poughkeepsie for the follow up.)
Not as much parking as noted above - there are 4 truck/trailer pull-ups and the rest of the parking is for regular cars. Launch ramp is still a mess and very difficult for larger boats, or for a single boater to navigate since there is no immediate dock to tie up to. But it is still FREE!! - Meredith Nohai
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24. Hyde Park Marina Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
East Shore at Hyde Park
From Route 9 in Hyde Park go west on River Point Road across the railroad crossing to the ramp.
The ramp is a singlewide smooth concrete ramp with a 60-foot floating dock on the north side. There is unlimited maneuvering for cars with trailers and parking for about 20 car and trailer combinations. There is overnight parking available with reservations.
Hours of operation are from 8 am to 10 pm.
Fees...Daily launch fees are $20.00 and season passes are available for $350.00.
UPDATE! For Further information call the Hyde Park Marina at: 914-473-8283 or
914-223-5256.
The gentlemen who we spoke to says the ramp is not open to the public, the Brass Anchor
Restaurant Burned down, and because we were there today I can say overall this marina was
not in very good condition as his own website (www.hydeparkmarina) would lead you to
believe!!! - Meredith Nohai
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25. Andros River Road Marina Hyde Park, N. Y.
East Shore
From Route 9A go west on Market Street to Dock Street. Make a right through the rock cut and make a left. The entrance to the Marina is 500 feet to the south.
The ramp is a single wide, smooth concrete and asphalt facility. There are temporary slips available at the marina. The ramp feeds into a protected cove into the marina. However...Vessels over 3 foot 6 inches will not be able to clear the fixed railroad bridge separating the cove from the river. Now there’s a disadvantage! Not many boats will clear that thing!
There is unlimited maneuvering room for cars with trailers and parking for about 30 cars and trailer combinations. Overnight parking is available and the hours are flexible. There is a picnic area and a restroom at the facility. Boats are limited to 19 feet in length.
Fees...Daily fees are $20.00 per launch/recovery and $10.00 each additional day for parking. Seasonal permits are available for $150.00.
For further information call the Andros River Road Marina at: 914-229-9669.
UPDATE! ramp is very steep and isn't in the best shape! - Meredith Nohai
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26. Norrie Point Marina Staatsburg, N. Y
East Shore south of Staatsburg.
From Route 9 is Staatsburg go west at the park entrance and make the first left after the
railroad bridge. Go to the end and make a left. Follow the road to the marina.
Launch has been rebuilt this year and is much easier to use.
Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day.
There is now a $5.00 fee to launch. ($49.00 per season)
For further information call the Norrie Point Marina / Park Superintendent at: 914-889-4646.
UPDATE! Fees have risen to $6.00 daily launch and $59.00 Season Pass as of 5/07 - Meredith NohaiGo Back to the top of the page
27. Rondout Bay Marina Eddyville, N. Y.
North Shore of Rondout Creek Just south of Kingston.
Located on Route 213, the marina is on the west of the Rondout Creek marker.
The ramp is a single wide, smooth, three section, concrete launching facility.
There is a $10.00 Launch Fee, call for overnight or longer stays 914-331-3917
28. Lou’s Boat Basin #1
North side of Rondout creek on Rt 213. A double wide concrete ramp leading directly into Rondout Creek. Overnight term stays are available. Call 914-331-4670.
29. Hideaway Marina
North side of Rondout Creek on Rt 213 (Abeel St.) Single width, concrete ramp. $10.00 launching fee, call for overnight or longer stays. 914-331-4565
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30. Certified Marine Service, Inc.,
South shore of the Kingston Rondout Creek.
This is a private enterprise with a launch ramp and full marina services. They offer fishing and hunting licenses, live bait, tackle, ice soda, snack bar and ship’s store. The launch ramp is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fees are $10.00 in and out and seasonal passes are available. Special passes for the striper fishing season are offered. Certified weigh in station and scales are available for that trophy catch. The ramp is a single wide concrete and you can dry store your boat on the property and launch when you want. Call Sharon at 914-339-3060 for further information. This place was built for fishermen and it does get busy during the spring striper run.
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Finally a modern launch for all size boats on the upper
Hudson!!! Easy to get to for us fisherman from Massachusetts, as it's on our side of the
river.
The park opened in April of 2003. Boat ramp is a concrete 2boat
launch with new aluminum docks on both sides. Sheltered from the main river. Fresh water
hose for rinsing the boats after use on the river. Plenty of parking. Also has a brand new
restroom building, with a history of Schodack Island, type of fish to be found and map of
the river on a billboard outside the restrooms.
The park offers a walking trail, hunting options, shore benches,
shore access for fishing and are trying this year to provide permits for day picnics. It
has no trash receptacles. Take out what you take in. No alchohol permitted.(use your
imagination:)
It is located beneath the Castleton Bridge, just south of the
town of Castleton on the Hudson, on Rt 9J. The gate opens during mid April and costs $6.00
per vehicle, boat in tow or not, per day. Typically during early Striper season, they open
the gates from 7am-7pm. However, last year they changed the times as the season went on
and were open as early as 6am and as late as 9pm. No overnite parking though, as the gate
is locked each evening.
I had nothing but good experiences there. The park attendants
keep an eye on the vehicles and trailers, and the DNR folks are there often using the ramp
to patrol the river, so make sure your boat and trailer registration are current!!
The ramp was basically deserted after the Striper run, and I
found it enjoyable to use during the summer time fishing for largemouth, smallmouth and
catfish.
Directions from Pittsfield, Ma via Rt. 20: Take Rt
20W to the light after the Hess station (before the merge with I90 into Albany) Turn left
here and follow that road to the first stop sign. Turn left here (remember this little
turn on the way back, as I missed it a couple times) and follow to the end. Turn left
again and you're on 9J in the town of Castleton on the Hudson. Go down 9J thru the main
street, and when you run out of houses start looking for the park entrance on your right.
It comes up quick and is on the first big curve. Less than a mile from turning onto 9J.
You will essentially be turning into the park right under the Castleton Bridge. It's a
half mile to the gatehouse on a whitish dirt road.
Good luck
Scott McCauley
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As might be expected, when calling the individual ramp facilities, we found the privately owned marinas to be much more informed about their operations than the municipal ramps. Some of the municipal city clerks were in fact quite comical in their answers. It would appear the boat launching facility in their respective municipalities are neither the only thing nor the most important item on their agendas. On the other hand, the privately owned or commercial marinas listed were very well informed about their particular operations.
When in doubt, always call, and call again if necessary. When calling, always get the person’s name you have spoken with.
Much of the info coming from this list of ramps came from the following sources:
Maptech, Inc.
10 Industrial Way
Amesbury, MA 01913
Toll free: 888-839-5551
Web Site www.maptech.com
These people put out a great chart of the Hudson with listings on parks, ramps, depths, Fuel Marine supplies and everything else a Boater might need along the Hudson River. The charts are waterproof and are available in both a folded and rolled version.
Many ramps experience problems at low tide, particularly during a full or new moon tide. Low water can be particularly bothersome for "Float-on" trailers. Roller styles fair much better of recovering your boat during these low water conditions.
See you on the water,
Chas <"////><
HRFA NJ
Hackensack River
I know of two free boat ramps....one good and one not so good. Both are on the Hackensack
River. The first is more like a canoe ramp. It is in Secaucus at the old Mill. (Up by the
high school) It gets you into the creek (not sure of creek name) and you can go out to the
river. (about 50 yards from ramp) The only problem is the creek goes almost dry at low
tide. It is more for canoes and row boats. The second ramp is much better. It is in
Laurrel Hill Park. (County park?) This is also in Secaucus. I think the area is known by
the oldtimers as Snake Hill. The ramp is free. Parking (with trailers) is free. It has a
floating dock on each side and can handle large boats but we have a report that a limit of
24 feet in length has been set. For those of you that arent familiar with the
Hackensack, it leads you to the Kills which can get you into NY harbor. It is famous
(locally) for it's Stripers. I have fished this area for years. It is relatively good
fishing from spring to late fall.
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