Chelsea, a public boat ramp on Hudson River, is located in Balmville. From North Stamford it's roughly 36 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls, about 3.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Balmville, NY |
| Water | Hudson River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Chelsea, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Hudson River has 21 more public launches besides Chelsea. Boat ramps on Hudson River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Chelsea is in Balmville, New York. Open the map link to see where Chelsea sits on the shore.
Chelsea is on Hudson River.
The map data has no fee details for Chelsea, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Chelsea clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Dockside Park Access in West Point, about 9.5 miles away.
James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls (3.5 miles), Veterans' Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls (4.3 miles) and Donahue Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Cornwall (7.8 miles).
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