Boat Launch Sites for Dutchess 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River | Staatsburg | Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park. 41.833734°N, 73.941731°W (Google Maps) |  |
40 cars, 10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |  |
OPRHP |
| Hudson River | Tivoli | Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area. 42.038822°N, 73.914468°W (Google Maps) |  |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | No motors allowed. *This launch is currently closed while it is being renovated.* |
DEC |
| Hudson River | Poughkeepsie | Waryas Park. 41.706797°N, 73.940233°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Poughkeepsie | Quiet Cove Riverfront Park. 41.735027°N, 73.936387°W (Google Maps) | |
50 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam |  |
Municipal |
| Hudson River | Wappingers Falls | 41.554883°N, 73.969365°W (Google Maps) | |
4 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Rhinebeck | 41.920085°N, 73.952891°W (Google Maps) | |
4 cars and trailers, 7 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Quagga Mussel, Asian Clam | Municipal | |
| Rudd Pond | Millerton | Taconic State Park. 41.980117°N, 73.505057°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | Electric motors only. Permit required, available from park manager. | OPRHP |
| Sylvan Lake | Hopewell Junction | 41.609206°N, 73.736308°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars | Electric motors only. | 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.
Pumpout - Launch has a boat pumpout.
