James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Wappinger Creek in Wappingers Falls, NY. The drive from North Stamford covers roughly 37 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Veterans' Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Wappingers Falls, NY |
| Water | Wappinger Creek |
| Park | James J. Temple Memorial Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in New York, including James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Guide: 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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James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp is in Wappingers Falls, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Wappinger Creek.
Our data does not say whether James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at James J. Temple Memorial Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Dockside Park Access in West Point, about 12 miles away.
Veterans' Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Wappingers Falls (under 1 mile), Chelsea in Balmville (3.5 miles) and Victor C. Waryas in Poughkeepsie (7.8 miles).
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