Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Catskill, NY
Catskill has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 64 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Catskill Kayak & canoe launches in Catskill
More boat ramps around Catskill
- 4.5 mi Cheviot Park Boat Launch Saugerties Boat rampKayak launch
- 6.1 mi Hudson State Boat Launch Athens Boat rampKayak launch
- 7 mi Murderers Creek Boat Launch Athens Boat ramp
- 9 mi Saugerties Public Beach Park Boat Ramp Saugerties Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi NYSDEC Boat Ramp Stottville Boat rampKayak launch
- 10 mi Tivoli Bays Tivoli Boat ramp
- 11 mi Kayak Launch in Glasco Glasco Kayak launch
- 11 mi Double Boat Launch Glasco Boat ramp
- 12 mi Coxsackie Riverside Park state boat launch Coxsackie Boat ramp
- 17 mi Shekomeko Creek Parking Fishing Access Pine Plains Fishing pier
Catskill boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Catskill Creek, Hudson River.
Full lists for Hudson River.
New York rules to know
- Under Brianna's Law, since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized boat, regardless of age, needs a boating safety certificate.
Official access sites and closures: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
New to the ramps in Catskill? launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Catskill: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Catskill, NY?
We list 2 launches in Catskill, including Dutchman's Landing Park Boat Ramp and Lasher Memorial Park Boat Launch. Another 64 are within 25 miles.
Are there kayak launches in Catskill?
Lasher Memorial Park Boat Launch works for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Catskill?
The launches in Catskill give access to Catskill Creek and Hudson River.
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