Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Hudson River
There are 4 public access points on the Hudson River in New York. 2 are boat ramps for trailers, 2 suit kayaks and canoes.
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Pier 97 Pier 97 Boat Ramp
Manhattan -
Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access
New York City -
Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch
Washington Heights -
JFK Marina Boat Launch
Yonkers
Hudson River at a glance
| Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 2 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
| Marked free | 3 |
| Towns | Manhattan, New York City, Washington Heights, Yonkers |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Hudson River
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Hudson River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Hudson River?
We list 4 public launches on Hudson River around Manhattan, New York City, Washington Heights and Yonkers: Pier 97 Pier 97 Boat Ramp, Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access, Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch and JFK Marina Boat Launch.
Are the boat ramps on Hudson River free?
Pier 97 Pier 97 Boat Ramp, Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access and Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch are marked free in the map data. 1 charges a fee. For the rest we have no fee information, so check the signs.
Where can you launch a kayak on Hudson River?
Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access and Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch are suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.