Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch gives you public access to the water in Washington Heights, NY. Launching at Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch is free. A sandy beach where one might land or launch a canoe or kayak or wade in or let your dog go for a swim. The next kayak launch is Bronx Park Kayak Launch in The Bronx, about 3.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Washington Heights, NY |
| Park | Fort Washington Park |
| Surface | sand |
| Launch fee | free |
Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch is in Washington Heights, New York. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch.
Fort Washington Park Kayak Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
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