Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch

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You'll find Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch in Silver Creek. It's a public boat ramp. The launch sits in Hanover Beach Park. NYSOPRHP manages it. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The drive from Buffalo covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Hanover Boat Launch in Silver Creek is under 1 mile away.

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Silver Creek, NY
Water	Sunset Bay
Park	Hanover Beach Park
Launch fee	not in our data, check the signs at the launch
Parking	parking on site
Trailers	trailers allowed
Managed by	NYSOPRHP

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Illustration: a multi-lane coastal boat ramp with long floating docks on a saltwater bay — Illustration only. Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch itself may look different.

Tips for Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch

Prep in the staging area first, because the less time you spend on the ramp, the happier the line behind you.
Back the trailer into the water at Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch only as far as needed to float the boat.
Take the boat out at Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
Before you drive off from Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.

Official public water access in New York, including Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).

Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

Small things for ramp day

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About Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch

What is the address of Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch?

Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch is in Silver Creek, New York. We only have the map location of Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.

Which lake or river does Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch access?

Sunset Bay, in Silver Creek.

Is Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch free?

We have no fee details for Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.

Can paddlers use Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch?

It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.

Who manages Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch?

The map data names NYSOPRHP as the operator of Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch.

What other boat launches are near Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch?

Hanover Boat Launch in Silver Creek (under 1 mile), Kayak Launch in Silver Creek in Silver Creek (2.3 miles) and Silver Creek Boat Launch in Silver Creek (2.3 miles).

Other launches near Silver Creek

Hanover Boat Launch Silver Creek, <1 mi
Kayak Launch in Silver Creek Silver Creek, 2.3 mi
Silver Creek Boat Launch Silver Creek, 2.3 mi
Eighteen Mile Creek Access Basswood Wanakah, 13 mi

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Tips for Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch

Small things for ramp day

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