City of Newburgh Public Boat Launch

The City of Newburgh Public Boat Launch anchors the riverfront as the city’s only dedicated ramp for launching trailered boats. A straight shot down River Street places trailers at the water’s edge—no hoops, no permits, just open channel access when the tide allows. Anglers unfurl nets in the same basin where kayakers spin into the Hudson, sharing a single ramp carved from concrete and patience.

Reach the launch by heading to River St, Newburgh, NY 12550; look for the small “Public Boat Launch” sign on the right after the bridge. Two lanes feed a floating dock that rides the river’s rise and fall, while a separate courtesy dock lets smaller craft tie up without crowding the ramp. Overnight parking is free for trucks and trailers, though the lot closes at dusk—plan to launch before sunset.

Questions or last-minute checks? Dial 845.569.7301 for up-to-date ramp status. Find the route and traffic flow in a click before you roll out: enter your address here.