Kayak and canoe launches on Hudson River, New York

9 launch sites on Hudson River from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. 9 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 9 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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River conditions: Hudson River At Green Island Ny
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Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) (north ramp) · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) (north ramp) · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) (south ramp) · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Annsville Creek · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Coeymans Creek · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Minisceongo Creek · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Quassaic Creek · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Schaeffers Brook · 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.
Hudson River (Trailer - Improved) near Vloman Kill · 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.