Inwood Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Motts Basin in Far Rockaway, NY. It's about 5.9 miles from Jamaica, NY, as the crow flies. If it's full, Jamaica Bay Park Boat Ramp in Inwood is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Far Rockaway, NY |
| Water | Motts Basin |
| Park | Inwood Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Far Rockaway: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Inwood Park Boat Ramp is in Far Rockaway, New York. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Inwood Park Boat Ramp itself.
Inwood Park Boat Ramp is on Motts Basin.
We have no fee details for Inwood Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Inwood Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Rosedale, about 2.8 miles away.
Jamaica Bay Park Boat Ramp in Inwood (under 1 mile), Idlewild Park Boat Ramp in Springfield Gardens (2.2 miles) and Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Rosedale (2.8 miles).
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