Chippawa Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Welland River, is located in Niagara Falls. It's about 14 miles from Amherst, NY, as the crow flies. If it's full, Hyde Park Boat Ramp in Niagara Falls is 3.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Water | Welland River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Chippawa Boat Ramp, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Read more: 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Chippawa Boat Ramp is in Niagara Falls, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Chippawa Boat Ramp.
Chippawa Boat Ramp is on Welland River.
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Paddlers can usually use Chippawa Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Whitehaven Overlook Canoe & Kayak Launch Area in Grand Island, about 3.2 miles away.
Whitehaven Overlook Canoe & Kayak Launch Area in Grand Island (3.2 miles), Hooker Docks in Niagara Falls (3.2 miles) and Hyde Park Boat Ramp in Niagara Falls (3.8 miles).
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