Boat Launch Sites for Rockland County
Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
- Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
- Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
- Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
- Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River | Haverstraw | Haverstraw Bay County Park. Off 9W east on Railroad Ave (Co Rte 94) becomes Grassy Point Rd (Co Rte 108), right on Gagan Rd (Co Rte 109). | Two concrete ramps | 50 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |
Fishing Pier. Accessible to people with disabilities. | Municipal |
| Hudson River | Piermont | Parelli Park off Piermont Ave (Co Rte 1) just north of pier. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |
Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Upper Nyack | Nyack Beach State Park, Northern Broadway, Upper Nyack. | Hand launch | 25 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |
Permit required, available from Park Manager. | OPRHP |
| Lake Sebago | Sloatsburg | Harriman State Park. On Seven Lakes Drive, 4 miles north of Sloatsburg. | Beach launch | 50 cars | Permit required from park manager. Electric motors only. | OPRHP | |
| Lake Welch | Stony Point | Harriman State Park. On Route 106, 6 miles west of Stony Point. | Hard surface ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Electric motors. Permit and key required, available from park manager of Beaver Pond Campground. | OPRHP | |
| Minisceonga Creek | Haverstraw | Off 9W east on Tailroad Ave. (Co Rte 94) becomes Grassy Point Rd. (Co Rte 108). | Hand launch | 8 cars | No gas motors | Municipal | |
| Rockland Lake | Congers | Rte. 9W, 3 miles west of Rte. 59 | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, European Naiad |
Electric motors | OPRHP |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
