Boat Ramps NearbyRhinecliff
Rhinecliff, a public boat ramp, is located in Port Ewen. Closest alternative: Kingston Point Park Boat Ramp in Kingston (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Port Ewen, NY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Rhinecliff
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Rhinecliff ready to go.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Rhinecliff, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Rhinecliff stays usable for everyone.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Rhinecliff: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About Rhinecliff
Where is Rhinecliff?
Rhinecliff is in Port Ewen, New York. We have no street address for Rhinecliff, only its exact position on the map.
Does it cost money to launch at Rhinecliff?
The map data has no fee details for Rhinecliff, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can paddlers use Rhinecliff?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Rhinecliff. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Tillson in Tillson, about 6.2 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Rhinecliff?
Kingston Point Park Boat Ramp in Kingston (under 1 mile), Hasbrouck Park Boat Ramp in Port Ewen (1 mile) and George Freer Town Park Boat Ramp in Port Ewen (1 mile).
More boat ramps nearby
- Kingston Point Park Boat Ramp Kingston, <1 mi
- Hasbrouck Park Boat Ramp Port Ewen, 1.1 mi
- George Freer Town Park Boat Ramp Port Ewen, 1.2 mi
- T. R. Gallo Park Boat Ramp Port Ewen, 1.6 mi