Rhinecliff, a public boat ramp on Hudson River, is located in Port Ewen. The drive from Waterbury covers roughly 53 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Kingston Point Park Boat Ramp in Kingston (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Port Ewen, NY |
| Water | Hudson River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Port Ewen: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Rhinecliff is one of 22 public launches on Hudson River. All launches on Hudson River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Rhinecliff is in Port Ewen, New York. We have no street address for Rhinecliff, only its exact position on the map.
Hudson River, in Port Ewen.
The map data has no fee details for Rhinecliff, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Rhinecliff. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Tillson in Tillson, about 6.2 miles away.
Kingston Point Park Boat Ramp in Kingston (under 1 mile), Hasbrouck Park Boat Ramp in Port Ewen (1 mile) and George Freer Town Park Boat Ramp in Port Ewen (1 mile).
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