Chelsea, a public boat ramp, is located in Balmville. The next public ramp is James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls, about 3.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Balmville, NY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Chelsea is in Balmville, New York. Open the map link to see where Chelsea sits on the shore.
The map data has no fee details for Chelsea, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Chelsea clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Dockside Park Access in West Point, about 9.5 miles away.
James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls (3.5 miles), Veterans' Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls (4.3 miles) and Donahue Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Cornwall (7.8 miles).
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