Kayak and canoe launches on Delaware River, New York
7 launch sites on Delaware River from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. 6 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 1 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 7 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Delaware River (Hand Launch) · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
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- Delaware River (Hand Launch) near Callicoon Creek · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
Official fields: NYS DEC via data.ny.gov. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Delaware River (Hand Launch) near East Branch Delaware River · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 19 m (60 ft), straight line
Official fields: NYS DEC via data.ny.gov. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Delaware River (Hand Launch) near Halfway Brook · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 369 m (1210 ft), straight line
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: NYS DEC via data.ny.gov. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Delaware River (Hand Launch) near Humphries Brook · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Delaware River (Hand Launch) near Shingle Kill · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
Official fields: NYS DEC via data.ny.gov. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Delaware River (Trailer - Improved) · Trailer - Improved
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
New York paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.