Boat Ramps Nearby

Kayak & canoe launches in New York City, NY

We list 11 kayak launches within 16 miles of New York City. No trailer needed: these launches are for boats you can carry, with a low dock, a launch rail or an easy bank. One more is within 50 miles.

  1. 1.1 mi

    Squibb Park Boat Ramp

    Brooklyn
    Boat rampFreeKayak launch
  2. 1.7 mi

    Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access

    New York City
    Kayak launchFree
  3. 2.9 mi

    Greenpoint Landing Esplanade Kayak Launch

    New York City
    Kayak launchFree
  4. 6.6 mi

    Mill Creek Point Boat Ramp

    North Bergen
    Boat rampKayak launch
  5. 9.6 mi

    Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch

    Washington Heights
    Kayak launchFree
  6. 9.7 mi

    Floyd Bennett Field Kayak Launch

    Brooklyn
    Kayak launchFree
  7. 10 mi

    Floyd Bennett Field Kayak Boat Launch

    Brooklyn
    Kayak launch
  8. 11 mi

    Old Place Creek Hand Launch

    Staten Island
    Kayak launch
  9. 12 mi

    Bronx Park Kayak Launch

    The Bronx
    Kayak launch
  10. 14 mi

    119th Street Canoe Launch

    The Bronx
    Kayak launch
  11. 15 mi

    Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch

    Rosedale
    sunrise–sunset
    Kayak launchFree
  12. 19 mi

    Watchung Reservation Boat Ramp

    Mountainside
    Boat rampKayak launch
Illustration: a paddler in a life jacket stepping from a low dock into a kayak
Illustration of a typical kayak launch, not a photo of a specific place near New York City

Boat ramps near New York City

Kayak & canoe launches in New York City: questions and answers

Is there kayak & canoe launches in New York City?

Within 16 miles of New York City we list 11 kayak launches: Squibb Park Boat Ramp, Gansevoort Peninsula Kayak Access, Greenpoint Landing Esplanade Kayak Launch, Mill Creek Point Boat Ramp, Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch, Floyd Bennett Field Kayak Launch, Floyd Bennett Field Kayak Boat Launch, Old Place Creek Hand Launch, Bronx Park Kayak Launch, 119th Street Canoe Launch and Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch.

What other kayak launches are near New York City?

Within 50 miles: Watchung Reservation Boat Ramp (Mountainside, 19 miles).

What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near New York City?

For paddling near New York City you need one wearable, approved life jacket per person.

More: How to launch a kayak or canoe. Search the map. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in New York City, NY.