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 Armonk opossum Native American artifacts Reservoir Boating Fishing Ice-Skating Nature Study Picnicking Wampus Pond Park

914-273-3230 

Wampus Pond Park is located on 102 acres in Armonk, Westchester County. It is named after the Indian from whom this land was bought in 1696. Wampus Pond means “opossum". A recent cultural resources inventory performed by Parker Harrington indicates that early 20th century rock shelters, several Native American artifacts and remnants of historically significant residential developments were found within or near the park.

The natural pond, at one time known as Wampus Lake Reservoir, was once part of the New York City water supply. In 1963 the County bought Wampus pond and 93 acres from the City of New York.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Fishing, Ice-Skating, Nature Study, Picnicking

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 park Hudson River activities,  camping, hiking, swimming, Croton Point Nature Center, Parks Attractions, Boat Launch, Cabin Rental, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Walking, Historic Wine Cellars, Museum, Nature Study, Playground Croton Point Park

914-862-5290 

Croton Point Park is a 508 acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. This park offers year-round events and activities, including: camping, hiking, and swimming. Also, home of wine cellars, thought to be the oldest in New York State, and the Croton Point Nature Center which offers a year-round schedule of interpretive programs.

Parks Attractions
Boat Launch
Cabin Rental, RV Camping, and Tent Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Historic Wine Cellars
Museum
Nature Study
Pavilions
Picnicking
Playground
Swimming Beach

 Mamaroneck, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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 boat, boat engine, boat engine service, repairs, Dock Service, Tuning, outboard Electronic Fuel Injection, (EFI), Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Winterizing, repair, diesels, electronic installations, rebuilding, Yamaha, Evinrude E-Tech, Suzuki Complete Boat & Engine, Bill Bilotti

914-381-7730 

Complete boat and engine service and repairs, including: Dock Service, Tuning, All phases of outboard Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Troubleshooting & Diagnostics, Winterizing.

Professional service and repair of: diesels, from electronic installations to rebuilding.
All major brands including:

    Yamaha
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We are fully insured.

 Montrose, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

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 waterfront park magnificent views historic Hudson River tidal wetlands fresh water pond wooded trails boat access to Hudson River Boat Launching Ballfields Fishing Hiking Walking Nature study Picnicking Playground George's Island Park

914-737-7530 

George’s Island Park is a 208 acre waterfront park offering magnificent views of the historic Hudson River. It contains tidal wetlands, a fresh water pond and wooded trails, and provides boat access to the Hudson River as well as areas for nature study and picnicking.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launching, Ballfields, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Georges Island Park Launch Ramp

914-737-7530 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Georges Island Park Launch Ramp in Montrose, NY.

 Pelham, Westchestersoutheast southeastern south southern

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 Long Island Sound foot beach pavilion magnificent waterfront views Boat Launch Fishing Hiking walking 18-hole Miniature Golf Course Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Beach Glen Island Park

914-813-6720 

Glen Island Park is a 105 acre park located on the Long Island Sound, offering a variety recreational facilities including a foot beach, 18-hole miniature golf course, playground and picnicking area with a pavilion, and magnificent waterfront views.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Miniature Golf Course, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming Beach

 Yonkers, Westchestersouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp

914-377-6450 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Yonkers Municipal Boat Ramp at Kennedy Marina Park in Yonkers, NY.

 Yorktown Heights, Westchesternorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley yorktownheights yorktownheight height

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 Mohansic Lake bass perch sun fish Freshwater Fishing row pedal boats softball field basketball soccer Disc golf 9 18 holes Frisbees trails winter sports Biking Boat Launch Food Hiking Ice Skating Picnic playground Pool Snowmobiling Cross-Country Skiing Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

845-245-4434 

The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers a scenic haven. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's mammoth pool can hold 4,000 bathers at one time.

The park's oasis of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch, and sun fish. A New York State Freshwater Fishing License is required. Licenses can be purchased at town halls or a variety of sporting good stores. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available for rental; however, a regional boating permit allows visitors to launch their own rowboats, canoes or kayaks. For an additional fee, rowboat owners may also store their boats. In wintertime, the water's tree lined border provides a winter wonderland backdrop for ice skaters and ice fisherman.

The park's picnic areas have volleyball nets and many have softball fields or basketball courts. There is also a soccer field. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at Disc golf, a short distance from the picnic areas. You can play either 9 or 18 holes. The rules and scorecards are located at the course and loaner Frisbees are available from the park office. The park’s hills and trails are perfect for winter sports.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Disk Golf Course, Fishing, Food, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Snowmobiling

 Ancram, Columbia

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 Top Campgrounds, Lake Taghkanic, State Park, Columbia County, Attractions, Beach, Biking, Boat Launch, Boat Rentals, Cabins, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Pavilions, Scenic Views, Sledding, Snowmobiling, X-Country Skiing Lake Taghkanic State Park

518-851-3631 

Lake Taghkanic State Park was named in 2005 as one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation. Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities. The park has tent and trailer campsites and cabin and cottage camping facilities, two beaches, picnic grounds and a boat launch. In addition, the park has hiking, biking, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted when conditions are appropriate.

There are three Vacation Rental Cottages that have the amenities of home. The units are outfitted with a bathroom with toilet and shower, a kitchen with hot and cold running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, cooking and eating utensils, enclosed/screened-in back porch facing the water, a picnic table and fire ring. Press "Blue Button" for photos, and more about Lake Taghkanic State Park.

Park Attractions
Beach
Biking
Boat Launch sites
Boat Rentals
Cabins & Campsites
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Playground & Playing Field(s)
Showers
Sledding, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing
Tent/Trailer Sites
Vacation Rentals
X-Country Skiing

 Schodack Island, Columbia

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Schodack Island Boat Ramp

914-377-6450 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Schodack Island Boat Ramp in Rensselaer County.

 Beacon, Dutchess

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Beacon Municipal Launching Ramp

914-831-4390 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Beacon Municipal Launching Ramp in Beacon, NY.

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Andros River Road Marina

914-229-9669 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Andros River Road Marina Hyde Park, NY.

 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Poughkeepsie Municipal Launch Ramp

914-451-4100 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Poughkeepsie Municipal Launch Ramp in Poughkeepsie, NY.

 Staatsburg, Dutchess

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Norrie Point Marina

914-889-4646 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Norrie Point Marina in Staatsburg, NY.

 Hudson River Valley

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 Fishing, Fishing Hudson River, Hudson River, Boat, Ramps, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating, Hudson River Valley Hudson River Fishermen’s Association

877-473-2674 

The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association provides a list of Hudson River Boat Launch Ramps in the Hudson River Valley.

"Sometimes finding the fish is easier than finding a place to launch your boat. Thus, the need for this list. The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association is concerned about having your experience of our river a pleasurable one. Enjoy our resource and always leave it cleaner than you found it." Press "Blue Button" for information about fishing the Hudson River, and for places to launch your boat.

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 Hudson River roller skating ice cultural theater tennis basketball softball field hand paddleball courts running track ballfields boat docking Carousel Food Gymnasium Hiking Ice Skating Performing Arts Theater Picnic Playground  Pool Tennis Riverbank State Park

212-694-3600 

Riverbank State Park is the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility is a state-of-the-art park facility. Rising 69 feet above the Hudson River, Riverbank offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities.

Housed in five major buildings are an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.

Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field.

Riverbank also boasts spectacular promenade views of the Hudson River, the Palisade Mountains and the George Washington Bridge. At water level, there is a 900-seat amphitheater and docking facilities for excursion and fishing boats.

Points of Interest: The "Totally Kid Carousel", created by Milo Mottola and 37 young children.

Parks attractions include: Carousel, Food, Gymnasium, Hiking, Ice Skating, Performing Arts Theater, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Showers, Tennis

 Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Cornwall Landing Launch Ramp

914-543-4200 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Cornwall Landing Launch Ramp in Cornwall, NY.

 Newburgh, Orange

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 Chadwick Lake Park, Newburgh, Orange County, lower Hudson Valley,  picnic, playground, walking trails, Boating, Boat launch, Ice Skating, Bocce, Basketball, Fishing, Roller Hockey Rink, Walking trail, Chadwick Lake reservoir, Quassaick Creek Chadwick Lake Park

845-564-7815 

Chadwick Lake Park is located in Newburgh, NY, Orange County in the lower Hudson Valley. Chadwick Lake is a reservoir supplying water to the Town of Newburgh. It was created by damming Quassaick Creek in 1926. It is located immediately to the northwest of the junction of NY 32 and 300 in the Cronomer Valley section of the town. It is open to the public, and there are recreational facilities near the southern end.

Facilities near the lake's southern end, include three picnic shelters, a playground, walking trails, boating launches, basketball courts, and a roller rink. Fishing is also allowed on the lake, with largemouth bass a common catch. Press "Blue Button" for more about Chadwick Lake Park.

Note: A permit is required for entrance to Chadwick Lake Park.

Park Attractions
Boating (boats are available to rent)
Boat launches
Bocce
Basketball
Fishing
Ice Skating
Picnic facility
Playground
Roller Hockey Rink
Walking trail around the lake

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating West Shore Marine

914-236-4483 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the West Shore Marine in Newburgh, NY.

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 pristine natural refuge woodland watershed outdoor recreation deep-forest habitat survival resident migratory species black bear hawks songbirds rare invertebrates plants Biking Boat Launch Sites Ice Fishing Hiking Hunting Museum Snowshoeing Sterling Forest State Park

845-351-5907 

Sterling Forest® State Park comprises 17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Museum / Visitor Center, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing

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 Putnam, Dutchess, Park Attractions, Beach, Biking, Boat Launches, Boat Rentals, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Camping, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Nature Trails, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Winter activities Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Carmel

845-225-7207 

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is wonderful for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park which includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding.

The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Visitors with their own boats must obtain a Regional Boating permit at the Park Office. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.

The scenic campground, formed along the park’s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings.

Park Attractions
Beach
Biking
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Bridle Path
Campsites
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Food
Group Camping
Hiking Trails & Walking Trails
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Nature Trails
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Recreation Programs
Showers
Sledding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Tent & Trailer Sites
Winter activities

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 Perkins Memorial Tower  Hudson Highlands Harriman State Park River Valley Merry-Go-Round Biking Boating Cross-Country Skiing Dockage Fishing Food at Bear Mountain Inn Gift Shop Hiking Trails Walking  Ice Skating Museum Nature Trail  Picnic Playground Pool Bear Mountain State Park

845-786-2701 

The Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The historic Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian Lake and provides fine food and overnight accommodations. This parks features include a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a zoo and nature park, hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, and ski-jumps. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.

Special Attraction for kids: The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park which features hand painted scenes of the park and 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more.

Parks Attractions
Biking
Boat Rentals
Cross-Country Skiing
Dockage
Fishing
Food at park and at Bear Mountain Inn
Hiking Trails / Walking
Ice Skating
Museum/Vistor Center & Gift Shop
Nature Trail
Picnic Tables
Playground & Playing Fields
Pool

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Nyack Municipal Boat Launch Ramp

845-358-3851 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Nyack Municipal Boat Launch Ramp in Nyack, NY.

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 Lake Welch Recreation Area Harriman State Park campgrounds Comfort laundry Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations Beach Boat Launch Sites Camper Recreation Campsites Dumping Station Fishing Hiking Picnic Tables Showers Tent Trailer Sites Beaver Pond Campgrounds

845-947-2792 

Beaver Pond Campgrounds adjoin the Lake Welch Recreation Area within Harriman State Park. The campgrounds include tent and trailer sites, as well as accommodations for larger vehicles. Comfort stations, showers, laundry facilities and a dumping station are part of the campgrounds. In 2005, this parks facility was named one of Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Boat Launch Sites, Camper Recreation, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables, Showers, Tent & Trailer Sites

 lakes reservoirs wildlife Welch Sebago Tiorati Silvermine Beaver Pond Campgrounds Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Bridle Path Cabins Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Ice Fishing Museum Picnic Playing fields Tent Trailer Cross-Country Skiing Harriman State Park

845-786-2701 

Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park inludes Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path / Horseback Riding, Cabins, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Group Camping, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Museum & Vistor Center, Picnic Tables, Playing Fields, Showers, Tent / Trailer Sites

 Beach Boat Launch Sites Fishing Food Hiking Picnic PicnickingTables Playground Playing Fields Lake Sebago Beach

845-351-2583 

Lake Sebago Beach in Harriman State Park is surrounded by lawns, play fields and picnic areas. In addition to swimming from the sandy beach, anglers can fish for bass, perch and sunfish.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Food, Hiking / Walking, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Showers

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845-351-2568 

Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers excellent swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking. In winter, if conditions allow, the lake is used for ice fishing. The pioneer campsites near the lake may be used by bonafide groups.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Food, Group Camping, Hiking / Walking, Ice Fishing, Picnic Tables, Scout Camping, Showers

 Beach Boat Launch Sites rentals Fishing Food Hiking Trails Walking Ice Fishing Picnic Tables Snowmobiling Lake Welch Beach

845-947-2444 

Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.

 riverfront along Hudson River bicycling Trails Biking Boat Launch Sites Fishing Hiking Walking Picnicking Picnic Tables Cross-Country Skiing Nyack Beach State Park

845-268-3020 

Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling and fishing. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in winter.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Picnic Tables

 Hook Mountain Hudson River Olympic-sized swimming pools kiddie car-top boat launch rentals views golf courses Anglers Joggers Hiking Fitness Nature Trail Biking Food Ice Fishing Nature Picnic Tables Playground Pool Sledding Tennis Cross-Country Skiing Rockland Lake State Park

845-268-3020 

Rockland Lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers two Olympic-sized swimming pools and two kiddie pools, picnic tables and grills, a car-top boat launch and boat rentals, hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley, six tennis courts and two golf courses. Anglers can fish Rockland Lake for bass, perch and norlunge; walkers and joggers can use the fitness trail around the lake. Winter visitors can enjoy designated cross-country ski trails and sledding slopes.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Golf, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pool, Sledding, Tennis

 Beautiful Scenic located Orange Boat Launch Sites Fish Hiking Walking Ice Fishing Picnic Tables Grounds Silver Mine - Harriman State Park

845-351-2568 

Silver Mine is part of the beautiful and scenic Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties. The Silver Mine area of Harriman State Park offers picnic grounds, fishing and hiking.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Picnic Tables

 Stony Point, Rockland

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Stony Point Bay Marina and Yacht Club

845-786-3700 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Stony Point Bay Marina and Yacht Club in Stony Point, NY.

 West Haverstraw, Rockland

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Haverstraw Marina

914-429-2001 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Haverstraw Marina in West Haverstraw, NY.

 Kingston, Ulster

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Certified Marine Service

914-339-3060 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the West Shore Marine in Newburgh, NY.

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 Catskill Park, Ulster, Greene, forest preserve, Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Boating, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hunting, Trapping, Snowmobiles Catskill Forest Preserve

 

The Catskill Park is a mountainous region of public and private lands in Southeastern New York's Ulster, Greene, Delaware and Sullivan Counties - the "forest preserve" counties. Ninety-eight peaks over 3,000 feet high form an impressive skyline. Its blend of public and private lands is typical of large parks in Europe, where people and unique lands have coexisted for centuries. The Catskill Forest Preserve is the state land within the Catskill Park. Since its creation in 1885, it has grown from 34,000 to 287,500 acres. An 1894 amendment to the New York State Constitution (now Article 14) directs:
    "the lands of the State now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve as now fixed by law, shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed."

The forest preserve has thousands of acres of forests with meadows, remnants of old farmsteads, lakes, rivers, springs, waterfalls, cliffs, fire towers, bears, rattlesnakes and other wildlife, rare plants and animals. Also, there are hundreds of miles of abandoned woods roads and trails to enjoy. Today, it serves as watershed, recreation area and ecological and scenic reserve. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the following outdoor activities:

Attractions and Outdoor Activities
Accessible Recreation
Boating
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking & Rock Climbing
Hunting
Shellfishing
Trapping
Snowmobiles


Boat Launch

Select a boat launch site from our list of boat launches in the Hudson River Valley. Call for the exact location of the boat launch ramps, for fees, and specific hours of operation.

Trailering and Launching Boats
One essential activity of the boater that distinguishes the experienced boater from the novice is trailering and launching. The skills require practice, and with practice comes proficiency and the development of a routine. Once a routine is established, maintenance problems are reduced to a minimum, safety concerns are minimal, and the boater can concentrate on the pleasures of boating.

Trailering

    Make sure your rig is secure before towing. Check the hitch ball and/or slug to make sure they are tight. Walk around the rig and make sure all straps are tight and secure, the lower unit is up, and wheel chocks or other obstructions are clear.

    Back the tow vehicle up to the trailer. If you have help, have your partner stand beside the trailer tongue to help with alignment on the hitch ball. One system that works well is to have your partner hold a "thumbs up" when the hitch ball is in line with the tongue. If off to left or right, point in the direction the tow vehicle needs to go to get on line. If necessary, raise the tongue with the jack wheel to clear the ball.

    When the tongue is on the ball, close the spring lock that keeps the coupler secure on the ball and put the hitch pin or bolt in so it can't pop off. The rig may need to be pulled forward for the tongue to set fully down on the ball. Raise the jack wheel so it is out of the way.

    Hook the chains diagonally across (left to right, right to left) to the tow vehicle. If this part of the hitch system fails, the idea is for the chains to catch the tongue to keep it from driving into the ground. Hook the chain for the surge brake system to the tow vehicle.

    Connect the lights and make sure they work. Check running, brake, turn signals and emergency flasher lights.

    Check to make sure that the winch cable and safety chain are secured tightly to the boat.

Launching

    Pull off to side in an area to prepare the boat for launch. Make sure vehicle and rig are not blocking the launch area or approaches.

    Load personal gear into the boat. Put gear from the boat (canvas cover, straps, etc.) into the tow vehicle.

    Turn the blower on to ventilate the bilge area. Open the engine compartment to help the process. Use your nose to smell for fumes; nothing works better than your sense of smell for detecting the odor of gasoline.

    Put fenders out where appropriate to protect the boat when it is being launched. Prepare any lines that will help tie the boat off once it's in the water.

    Check the lower unit to make sure the gear oil is topped off. If the oil is foamy, water is mixed with the oil. The oil needs to be replaced and gaskets replaced on both the fill and air vent holes. If the boat is an inboard outdrive and the lower unit is down, raise it before moving the trailer.

    Put the drain plug in. If it is already in, check to make sure it is tightly in place. Approach the ramp and back your trailer to the edge of the water. If you have two people, put one on board to help the driver judge when the trailer is in the right depth of water.

    Unplug the lights.

    Remove the straps that hold the boat on the trailer at the stern and/or amidships area of the boat if you have not done so already. Store in the boat for easy access when pulling the boat out. Do not remove the winch and safety chain hooks on the bow eye until the boat and trailer are in the water!

    Back the trailer into the water. If there is someone on board, they can signal when to stop with the horn. A good rule of thumb is to back the trailer in until the trailer wheel hubs are just above the surface of the water. This might not work depending on the gradient of the ramp and how quickly it drops off. All ramps are different, so trial and error will play a big part in learning the ramps in your area. Note: Mechanics who work on trailer brakes recommend that trailer hubs never be submerged in salt water. If they are dunked, make sure they are rinsed off with fresh water at the end of the day and expect major brake work a minimum of every two years. Chock the wheels of the tow vehicle.

    Lower the inboard/outdrive -- Check clearance for the lower unit to avoid damage. Start the boat and warm it up for two to five minutes. Remove the winch hook from the bow eye, release the lock or ratchet and remove the hooks. If the boat doesn't roll off the trailer, it will need to be put in forward gear to take tension off the cable. Put the throttle in forward gear when the engine is warmed up with just enough power to take tension off the cable. The partner can take the hook off and give the "O.K." hand signal to the operator. Communication between partners is essential to avoid injuries. Sometimes the weight of the boat is not enough to pull the cable out. Sometimes the gradient of the ramp is not steep enough for the boat to roll off. Put the boat in reverse, release the lock or ratchet, and back off two or three feet. Once the cable pays out, put the boat in neutral and remove the hook. It may help to throttle forward a short distance to slacken the cable.

    Remove the hook and back the boat away from the ramp to a waiting area. Keep the boat clear of launch/retrieval area so other boaters can use the ramp.

Retrieving the boat

    Retrieving the boat is the reverse of launching it. Key steps to take before getting on the road are:

    Check to see that all straps and cables are tight.

    Raise the lower unit.

    Plug lights in and check to see that they are operational.

    On a regular basis, nuts and bolts should be checked to make sure they are tight. Tires should be checked regularly and rotated. If your trailer is big, consider having it x-rayed once every 2-3 years for structural damage.

This article is credited to Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission


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