Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWe list 5 public boat ramps and launches in Staten Island. Another 55 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Staten Island Kayak & canoe launches in Staten IslandFishing piers in Staten Island
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Lemon Creek, Old Place Creek.
Helpful before you go: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rules
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 5 launches in Staten Island, including Conference House Park Boat Ramp, Great Kills Park Boat Ramp and Lemon Creek Park Boat Ramp. Another 55 are within 25 miles.
Old Place Creek Hand Launch works for kayaks and canoes.
Yes: Midland Beach Fishing Pier.
The launches in Staten Island give access to Lemon Creek and Old Place Creek.
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