Southaven County Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Carmans River in Yaphank, NY. The drive from Bridgeport covers roughly 28 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Smith Point County Park Boat Ramp in Center Moriches, about 6.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Yaphank, NY |
| Water | Carmans River |
| Park | Southaven County Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Southaven County Park Boat Ramp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
More in our guide: 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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Southaven County Park Boat Ramp is in Yaphank, New York. Open the map link to see where Southaven County Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Carmans River, in Yaphank.
Our data does not say whether Southaven County Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Smithtown in Smithtown, about 15 miles away.
Smith Point County Park Boat Ramp in Center Moriches (6.3 miles), Corey Creek Park Boat Ramp in Blue Point (8.5 miles) and Wading River Boat Ramp in Wading River (9.4 miles).
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