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2008-2009 Boat Launch Ramp List
Updated By Steve Asselta the week of April 28, 2008
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We were the first to bring you this info years and years ago...and while they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...and funny how others are copying everything we do now...however copyright violation is a serious thing and in legal action we were victorious!

Folks, you have NO IDEA what it was like trying to put this list together. Dealing with town or city governments, employees and town clerks who seem to have no idea that their job is to dispense information to the public, and the lack thereof  and the amount of phone calls, lost connections, transferring calls and lack of general knowledge that is required to do their job was unbelievable to put it mildly! It was excruciating...but worth it if you use this information.

Be advised though, listings are subject to change and any fees associated with these ramps and their regulations are the sole responsibility of the towns and villages in which they lie. Phone numbers provided are the first place to look for answers if you have questions. Some will put you in contact with the ramp site themselves, while others may put you in touch with an agency or town representative and may only be answered during business hours. Don’t wait until the day you decide to sail to find out any specific details needed to have an enjoyable day. If any ramp sites are omitted, feel free to contact me so I may update your favorite ramp. This list was prepared with many, many hours of research and phone calls. I hope you enjoy the effort and good fishing!  

STATE RAMPS @ 516-669-1000

Heckscher State Boat Ramp, Heckscher Pkwy., East Islip

• 516-581-2100
• Open all year
• Free to NY residents Columbus Day - April 30
• $5 per vehicle May 1 to May 22
• $7 per vehicle Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Open sunrise to sunset.

Captree State Park

• 631-669-0449
• State Owned
• Captree Boat Basin
• Deep Water/Concrete
• Open year round
• Fee: Free to NY State residents
• Parking fee: $5 from May 1- Columbus Day
• Closed 1 a.m. to 4 a.m.
• Free pump out station

Oysterponds Ramp in East Marion / Town of Southold

• Orient Point
• 631-444-0439
• Open Year round
• No Fee
• Tide launch & recover for high tide
• 4X4 highly recommended

Moriches Bay Access

• New to state ramps
• Access via Moriches Island Road
• Parking for 12 vehicles with trailers
• High tide launch
• Boats under 16-foot
• Open year round
• Free to all

State Sponsored/DEC Owned Ramps @ 516 444-0439

1. Jamesport State Boat Ramp, Peconic Bay Blvd. South Jamesport

• 631-727-5744
• Open Year round
• Fee: $5 parking fee.
• You may launch free and park else where
• Open 24 hours
• Property of Riverhead

2. Albany Ave. Boat Ramp, Albany Ave., Freeport

• 516-377-2375
• Free to NY residents
• Open year round from sunrise to sunset

CITY OF NEW YORK

Staten Island
Gateway National Rec. Area/Great Kills National Park

• 718-351-6970
• Ramp on Hylan Blvd.
• Open March - Oct. 31
• Fee: Annual $25 parking permit
• Free to Launch
• Get permit at Ranger Station Mon.-Fri.

Lemon Creek Ramp

• 718-390-8020
• Pleasant Plains
• Free of Charge
• Hylan Blvd. to Sharrots Rd.

Ever's Seaplane Base & Marina

• 2 or 3 ramps
• $14
• Number TBA

NASSAU COUNTY RAMPS @ 516-572-0200

Bay Park Ramp (2 entrances) 1^st Ave./Marjorie La., Bay Park

• 516-571-7245
• $40 resident seasonal ramp permit
• $20 daily
• $100 non-resident daily
• Open year round
• Closes at dark

Inwood Park, Bayview Ave., Inwood

• 516-571-7894
• Open Year Round
• May 1st to Oct. 31st. / 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Nov. 1 through May 1  5 a.m. to dusk
• Seasonal resident fee $40
• Resident daily fee $20
• Non resident daily $100

Milburn Creek Ramp, Atlantic Ave., Freeport

• 516-571-7460
• Open 24 hours 
• No limit on size
• There is a small bridge, consoles only

Wantagh County Park, Merrick Rd., Wantagh

• 516-571-7460
• Open Year Round
• May 1st to Oct. 31st. / 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Nov. 1 through May 1  5 a.m. to dusk
• Seasonal resident fee $40
• Resident daily fee $20
• Non resident daily $100

City of Long Beach

Magnolia Park Ramp, Magnolia Blvd. Long Beach

• 516-431-3890
• Nassau County residents
• Open year round / 24 hours

Town of Hempstead @ 516-489-5000

Hempstead Town Marina West, Lido Blvd., Point Lookout

• 516-431-9200 or 489-5000
• Free to residents and non-residents
• Open 24 hours year round
• 21-foot limit

Inwood Marina, Baywater Blvd., Inwood

• 516-239-0945
• Open April 1^st through November 30^th
• Open dawn till dusk
• Recommend nothing larger than 25-foot

Town of North Hempstead @ 516-627-0590

Manorhaven Beach Park, Manorhaven Blvd, Manorhaven

• 516-327-3100
• Town resident only.
• Annual launch permit required - $50
• Senior Citizen or disabled $30
• Season - Memorial day to Labor day
• Fee - Daily weekday - $8
• 21-foot limit
• Open 24 hours, check with security for early/late arrivals

Bar Beach Park, West Shore Rd., Port Washington

• 516-327-3110
• Non-resident permit fee $16
• Same as above

Town of Oyster Bay @ 516-624-6498

Roosevelt Park Ramps, Larabee Ave., Village of Oyster Bay

• Best Bet: 516-797-4111
• Residents only
• Seasonal car permit $30 / $10 daily
• Trailer permit season: $20
• Non residents: Car & Trailer daily pass: $40
• Commercial launching: $275 seasonal
• No off season charges.
• Open 24 hrs. / Year round
• Sr. Citizens free after one time charge of $17.50

Tappan Beach Ramp, Shore Rd. Glenwood Landing

• 516-797-4111
• 8:30 to 4:30 daily
• High tide launching
• Residents only!
• Seasonal car permit $30 / $10 daily
• Trailer permit season: $20
• Non residents: Car & Trailer daily pass: $40
• Commercial launching: $275 seasonal
• No off season charges.
• Open 24 hrs. / Year round
• Sr. Citizens free after one time charge of $17.50

John Burns Park Ramp, Merrick Rd., Massapequa

• Same as above
• Resident: Season $20 / Daily $10
• Non-resident: Season $75 / $20 daily
• No parking fee
• No launching restrictions

CITY OF GLEN COVE  @ 516-676-2000

Glaser Town Ramp/Garvey’s Point Ramp Garvey’s Point Rd. Glen Cove

• 516-676-2519
• Residents: $10 daily, $30 yearly
• Non-Residents: $35 daily, $150 yearly
• Open Memorial to Labor day 24 hours
• Permits available 8 to 8 Mon-Fri

SUFFOLK COUNTY RAMPS

Town of Babylon @ 631-957-3000

Tanner Marine Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague

• 631-893-2100
• Resident seasonal fee: $25 / Seniors and disabled $15
• Daily resident fee: $25 Weekends & Holiday / $15 Weekdays
• Non-Resident's Only Option: $25 Weekends & holidays / $15 weekdays
• Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Off season availability is at your own risk

Venetian Shores, off Grenada Parkway, Lindenhurst

•  Same as above ramp.

Oak Beach Ramp, Ocean Parkway, Babylon

• Same as above ramp
• Mostly small boats & jet skis

Babylon Village @ 631-669-1500

Boat Ramp, Fire Island Ave., Babylon

• 631-669-1500
• Village of Babylon residents only
• Resident launch fee $15 seasonal
• Open year round
• Closed at dusk, but combination to lock is given to resident seasonal pass holders

Town of Brookhaven @ 631-451-6100

• Resident permit: $60 seasonal / $25 daily
• Sr. Citizen launch permit season: $35
• Non-resident launch fee: $55 daily
• Non-resident parking fee: $15 daily / $350 seasonal
• Open 24 hrs. Year round
• Permits required in season may-Nov

1. Corey Ave. Ramp, Corey Ave., Blue Point
2. Ceadar Beach Ramp, Harbor Beach Rd., Mt. Sinai
3. Forge River/Riviera Dr. Ramp, Riviera Dr., Mastic
4. Maple Ave. Ramp, Maple Ave., East Moriches
5. Pine Neck Road Ramp, Pine Neck Rd., Patchogue
6. Port Jefferson Ramp, Main St., Port Jefferson
7. Stony Brook Beach Ramp, Sand St., Stony Brook

Village of Bellport 

Village Dock Ramp, Bellport Lane,

• 631-286-0327
• Open year round / 24 hrs.
• Security May 15 through Oct. 31^st closes 11 p.m.
• Resident Seasonal Fee: $90, Daily $15
• Non-resident Launching Fees: Season $152, Daily $20
• No size limit

Town of Huntington @ 631-351-3014

Ashroken Ramp, Eaton’s Neck Rd., Northport

• 631-261-7574 during season
• Resident season ramp fee: $25
• Resident beach vehicle fee: $20 Residents
• Access: Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 am to 10 pm.
• No out of season access

Hobart Beach Ramp, Eaton’s Neck Rd., Northport

• 631-261-7574
• Same as above

Mill Dam Ramp, Mill Dam Rd., Huntington

• 631-261-7574
• Resident launch permit Fee: $25 boat & 20 car
• Non-Resident fee: $20 daily
• Open year round 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Permits required Maemorial Day to Labor Day

Soundview Ramp, Eaton’s Neck Rd., Northport

• Open 24 hours during boating season
• Town permits required Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Not needed out of season
• Fees same as other Town of Huntington ramps

Cold Spring Ramp, Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor

• Resident launch permit Fee: $25 boat & 20 car
• Non-Resident fee: $20 daily
• Open year round 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Town of Islip @ 631-224-5648

Bayshore Marina, South Clinton Ave., Bay Shore

• 631-224-5648
• Resident seasonal permit Fee: $40
• Open 24 hrs / year round resident permits holders only
• Non-resident access with permit sunrise to sunset

The following Islip ramps all follow the same guidelines!

1. Maple St. Dock, Maple St., Islip
2. Champlain’s Creek Dock, Dock Rd., East Islip a 24 foot limit
3. Great River Dock Ramp, River Rd., Great River (sunrise to sunset)
4. Homan Creek Dock Ramp, Paulanna Ave. Bayport
5. West Islip Marina Ramp. Beach Dr., West Islip

1. East Islip Marina Ramp, Bayview Ave, East Islip: This ramp falls under the guidelines of residents, but has also been open now to non residents because the Town of Islip accepted monies from the state to build a fishing pier at a cost of $80 per season. There is no more daily launch ramp fee for either residents or non residents.

Town of Riverhead @ 631-727-3200

1. Creek Rd. Ramp, Creek Rd., Wading River

• 631-727-5744
• Resident Fee: $5 per year
• Non-resident Fee: $10 daily, $75 yearly
• Open 24 hrs. / Year round
• Due to storm damage this is a ramp for shallow boats and high tide

2. Iron Pier Beach Ramp, Pier Ave., Jamesport

• Town is rehabbing the old ramp currently.
• Same as above
• 20 foot limit
• Four wheel drive ONLY, even then it is tough to launch 

3. South Jamesport Boat ramp

• 631-727-5744
• Enters on Peconic Bay
• Non resident $5 season (good only here)
• All tides, no size limits
• Open year round / 24 hours

Town of Shelter Island @ 631-749-0291

1. Congdon Rd. Ramp Town Dock

• 631-749-0291
• All ramps are free to residents and non-residents
• Ramps are open year round 24 hrs. a day

These ramps follow the above guidelines:

1. Daniel Lord Road Ramp
2. Simpson Road Ramp
3. Tarkettle Road Ramp
4. Thompson Road Ramp
5. West Neck Rd. Ramp, West Neck Bay
6. Brander Parkway Ramp, Silver Beach Lagoon
7. North Silver Beach Road Ramp, West Neck Harbor

Town of Smithtown @ 631-360-7643

1. Otto Schubert Ramp, Long Beach Road, Nissequogue
2. Town Marina Ramp, Long Beach Road, Nissequogue
3. Old Dock Road Ramp, Old Dock Road, San Remo

• 631-360-7643
• Residents Only: Annual sticker $30, cartop fee $7
• Parking available at no extra cost, town sticker required
• Open year round to residents
• 24 hours
• Transient slip space is available to residents and non-residents.
• Only when a non-resident is renting transient space can they use the ramps.

Village of West Hampton @ 631-288-9496

Beach Marina, Library Ave., West Hampton

• 631-288-1654
• Free to residents
• Non-resident Fees: $8 Daily /$50 Season
• Commercial: $50 season
• Open 24 hrs. year round
• Transient slips available daily, weekly, yearly

Town of Southampton @ 631-283-6000

1. Ponquogue Pier Ramp, Hampton Bays

• 631-283-6011
• New this year
• Should be complete for May 99'
• Southeast side of Ponquogue Bridge
• Suggested for boats under 20-foot
• Town of Southampton oversees ramp use
• Parking by permit during summer season: $25
• Open to NY residents year round
• Caution on low tide

Bay Ave. Dock and Ramp, Bay Ave., Eastport

• 631-287-5717 ext. 259 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am to 4 p.m.
• Open to both resident and non-residents
• Resident Fee: $10 yearly Sr. Cit $5
• Non-resident Fee: $150
• Commercial $300
• No daily rates
• Use of ramp by permit only
• 24 hour access
• No additional parking fees

The following ramps all follow the above guidlines:

1. Bay Crest Ave. Ramp, Bay Crest Ave., West Hampton
2. Bay Ave. Ramp, Bay Ave., East Quogue
3. Point Rd. Ramp, Point Rd., Flanders
4. Birch Creek Ramp, Birch Creek Rd., Flanders
5. Corwin La. Ramp, Corwin La., Hampton Bays
6. Peconic Rd. Ramp, Peconic Rd., Hampton Bays
7. East Argonne Rd. (need sticker road side parking)
8. Old Seaplane Base Ramp, Little Neck Rd., South Hampton
9. West Neck Ramp, West Neck Rd. South Hampton
10. . Watermill Ramp. Rose Hill Rd., Watermill
11. . Mill Creek Dock and Ramp, Pine Neck Ave., Noyac
12. . Bullhead Bay Dock, West Neck Rd., West Neck
13. . Conscience Point Ramp, Peconic Rd., North Sea Harbor

Town of East Hampton @ 631-324-4142

These ramps follow these guidelines

• Bay Constable 631-329-3078
• Resident permit free of charge
• Non-resident seasonal parking Fee: $150
• Non-Resident seasonal launch fee is: $50
• Open year round / 24 hours

1. Alewife Brook Ramp, follow Ceadar Pt. Park signs, Northwest Harbor
2. East Hampton Town Bulkhead Ramp, 3 Mile Harbor Rd., East Hampton
3. Hands Creek Ramp, Hands Creek Rd. East Hampton
4. Lazy Point Ramp, off Montauk Highway, North Napeague
5. Commercial Dock Ramp, Gann Rd. Springs
6. Shipyard Lane Ramp, Springs Fireplace Rd., Springs
7. West Lake Dr. Ramp, West Lake Dr. Montauk

Village of Quogue @ 631-653-4498

1. Boat Ramp #1, Quogue Neck La., Village of Quogue
2. Boat Ramp #2, End of Niamogue La.
3. Boat Ramp #3, End of Quaquanantuck La.

• 631-653-4498
• Village residents only
• Free
• Open 24 hrs. a day year round
• Limited parking

Village of Sag Harbor @ 631-725-2368

1. Village Ramp, Bay St., Sag Harbor
2. Bayview Marine & Tackle

• 631-725-2368
• Free to residents
• Non-resident Fee: $4 Daily $25 Season
• Commercial Fee: $10 Daily / $250 Season
• Open year round / 24 hours

Town of Southhold @ 631-765-1800

Norman Klipp Marine Park, Manhasset Ave., Greenport

• 631-765-1801
• Open Year round
• Launching is free
• Parking Fee: Resident permit $6.50 per year / Non-resident $8.66 per day
• Seasonal non resident 108.25

Mattituck Creek Ramp, County Rd. 48, Mattituck

• On Mattituck Creek with access to LI Sound
• 631-765-1801
• Parking by permit only.
• Resident seasonal permit: $6.50
• Non-resident seasonal permit: $108.25
• Non-resident Fee: $8.66 daily
• Open year round with permit

The following ramps follow the same guidlines as the above ramp

1. Southhold Town Beach Ramp, Rte. 48, Southhold on Sound

• 20 foot boat limit 
• Rocky Beach
• 4 X 4 vehicle required

1. New Suffolk Ramp, 1^st St., New Suffolk
2. Narrow River Road Ramp, Narrow River Rd., Orient
3. Goldsmith’s Inlet Ramp, Mill Rd., Peconic on the Sound

• 20 foot boat limit
• 4 X 4 required
• Rocky Beach

Privately Owned and Accessible for a Fee

New York City: None

Long Island: South Shore

1. Charlie’s Marina, 910 South Broadway, Lindenhurst

• 631-226-6250
• Fee: $20 round trip, $15 one way
• Up to 27-foot boats
• Open 24 hrs. / Year Round

2. Old Harbor Marina, Adler Pl., Seaford

• 516-785-0358
• $10 Daily
• 21-foot limit
• Open 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day
• Closed Nov 1 - Mar. 1
• Best bet is high water

4. Cerullo’s Fishing Station, Bay Ave., East Moriches

• 631-878-1180
• Open to both recreational and commercial boats
• Fees: $10 Daily $80 Yearly
• Open April 1 through November 1, 6 am to 6 pm.
• 30-foot limit

5. Silly Lilly Fishing Station / East Moriches

• 631-878-0247
• www.sillylily.com
• Open to recreational
• Launch at any tide
• Up to 25-foot lengths
• Only $25 for the day
• Only $150 for the season
• Open March  – November

5. Tadsen’s Fishing Station, Smith St., East Moriches

• 631-878-1120
• Open to recreational & commercial boats
• High tide recommended
• Fees: $10 Daily / $100 Yearly
• Open April – November / 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 20-foot limit

Long Island: North Fork

Port of Egypt, Main Rd., Southhold (May be Closed Now..Call first)

• 631-765-2445
• Open year round / 24 hours
• Workers on duty 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fee: $14 Daily
• Long term trailer parking available

Orient by the Sea Marina, Main Rd., Orient Point

• 631-323-2424
• Open 24 hrs. from April 1^st to November 31^st
• Fee: $10 Daily
• Free parking

Long Island: South Fork

East Hampton Marine, 936 Boatyard Rd., East Hampton

• 631-324-TBA
• $4 Per foot daily
• Open April – November / 8 am to 4:30 p.m.
• 30-foot limit

Colonial Shores Resort and Marina, West Tiana Rd., West Tiana

• 631-728-0011
• Daily Rates: $15 in & out $10 one way
• Cement Ramp
• Open year round
• 20-foot limit, High tide advisable

Mariner’s Cove, 9 Canoe Pl., Village of Hampton Bays

• 631-728-0286
• Has not reopened & may not be reopened
• Destroyed by storms

Mill River Boat Works, Foster Ave., Hampton Bays

• 631-728-6768
• Repaving the ramp
• Blacktop with concrete
• Gentle slope
• Daily Fee: $10 may go to $15
• Open year round / 24 hours
• High tide recommended on larger boats
• 26-foot limit with these larger sizes needing a 4 X 4

Gone Fishing Marina, East Lake Dr., Montauk

• 631-668-3232
• Daily Fee: $15 includes parking
• Open year round
• Weekdays in season 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Weekends in season 5 to 7
• Call for out of season hours

Montauk Yacht Club, Star Island Rd., Montauk

• 631-668-3100
• 25-foot boat limit
• High Tide advised
• Open year round / 24 hours
• Fee: $10