Plains Road Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Rondout Creek in New Paltz, NY. From North Stamford it's roughly 51 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Launch in New Paltz in New Paltz, about 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | New Paltz, NY |
| Water | Rondout Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in New York, including Plains Road Boat Launch: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Rondout Creek has 5 more public launches besides Plains Road Boat Launch. Boat ramps on Rondout Creek
Step by step: 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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Plains Road Boat Launch is in New Paltz, New York. Open the map link to see where Plains Road Boat Launch sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Rondout Creek.
We don't have fee information for Plains Road Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Tillson in Tillson, about 8.1 miles away.
Launch in New Paltz in New Paltz (2.1 miles), Hawleys Corners Pond Fishing in Hyde Park (5 miles) and Quiet Cove in Poughkeepsie (8.1 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby