Launch in New Paltz is a public boat ramp on Wallkill River in New Paltz, NY. North Stamford is the nearest big city, about 50 miles away. The next public ramp is Plains Road Boat Launch in New Paltz, about 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | New Paltz, NY |
| Water | Wallkill River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official New York access sites: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Launch in New Paltz is one of 5 public launches on Wallkill River. All launches on Wallkill River
Our checklist: 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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Launch in New Paltz is in New Paltz, New York. Open the map link to see where Launch in New Paltz sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Wallkill River.
No fee information yet for Launch in New Paltz, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Tillson in Tillson, about 10 miles away.
Plains Road Boat Launch in New Paltz (2.1 miles), Hawleys Corners Pond Fishing in Hyde Park (6.9 miles) and Victor C. Waryas in Poughkeepsie (9.2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby