Hudson State Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Athens, NY. It's inside Promenade Hill Park. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. If it's full, Murderers Creek Boat Launch in Athens is 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Athens, NY |
| Park | Promenade Hill Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Hudson State Boat Launch is in Athens, New York. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Hudson State Boat Launch itself.
Our data does not say whether Hudson State Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes. Paddlers use Hudson State Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Murderers Creek Boat Launch in Athens (1 mile), NYSDEC Boat Ramp in Stottville (3.9 miles) and Dutchman's Landing Park Boat Ramp in Catskill (4.2 miles).
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