Boat Launch Sites for Orange County
For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location (some links leave DEC website) | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake | Tuxedo | Sterling Forest State Park. 41.168729°N, 74.262520°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Electric motors only. Permit and sticker required; available from park manager. | OPRHP | |
| Delaware River | Sparrowbush | 41.405135°N, 74.740045°W (Google Maps) |  |
15 cars and trailers | Didymo | DEC | |
| Hudson River | Newburgh | 41.498284°N, 74.005746°W (Google Maps) |  |
36 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |  |
Municipal |
| Hudson River | New Windsor | Kowawese Unique Area. 41.462375°N, 74.012806°W (Google Maps) | |
45 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | Restrooms and other amenities. | Municipal |
| Hudson River | Highland Falls | Mine Dock Park. 41.327386°N, 73.984522°W (Google Maps) | |
Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | Palisades Interstate Park Commission | ||
| Island Pond | Tuxedo | Harriman State Park. 41.260296°N, 74.140684°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Permit and key required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. Electric motors only. Must have a valid NYS fishing license. | OPRHP | |
| Lake Askoti | Tuxedo | Harriman State Park. 41.242984°N, 74.101711°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Electric motors only. Permit required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. | OPRHP | |
| Lake Kanawauke | Tuxedo | Harriman State Park. 41.234198°N, 74.116299°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Fanwort, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Eurasian Watermilfoil | Electric motors only. Permit required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. | OPRHP |
| Lake Silvermine | Woodbury | Harriman State Park. 41.295374°N, 74.059520°W (Google Maps) | |
100 cars | Electric motors only. Permit required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. | OPRHP | |
| Lake Skannatati | Tuxedo | Harriman State Park. 41.241777°N, 74.102360°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Fanwort, Variable Leaf Milfoil | Electric motors only. Permit required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. | OPRHP |
| Lake Tiorati | Southfields | Harriman State Park. 41.262309°N, 74.085175°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Fanwort, Variable Leaf Milfoil | Electric motors only. Permit and key required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. | OPRHP |
| Walton Lake | Monroe | 41.306852°N, 74.225270°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | Electric motors only. Trailer launching prohibited. | DEC |
* Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
Boat Launch Types
Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat:
Hard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Unimproved trailer 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.
Other Icons
Accessible Features - Locations are identified above. Sites are accessible to the top of the boat ramp, if provided at a site. Parking, as well as other amenities such as bathrooms and informational kiosks, are also accessible. Some sites on larger waters also have accessible boarding docks. Contact your local DEC office for additional details. See a full listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations.
