Located on Willow Lake in Little Ferry, 9.4 miles from New York. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near New York, NY (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of New York by real boater reviews. The top pick: NJ Ocean tribe in Little Ferry, rated 5.0/5 from 4 Google reviews (9.4 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 12 waterbodies.
Located on Upper Bay in City of New York, 0.9 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 42,265 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Newtown Creek in City of New York, 3.4 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 9,855 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Newtown Creek in City of New York, 3.1 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 5,396 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Hudson River in Hoboken, 2.1 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 1,730 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Hackensack River in Secaucus, 5.4 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 455 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Hackensack River in Secaucus, 6.7 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 429 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Sawmill Creek in Secaucus town, 5.5 miles from New York. Rated 4.8/5 from 19 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Upper Bay in City of New York, 2.6 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 110,422 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Hudson River in City of New York, 2.0 miles from New York. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 16,622 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around New York? Watch the Tide
9 of the top 10 ramps near New York are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near New York
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NJ Ocean tribe | Little Ferry | 5.0/5 | 4 | 9.4 mi |
| 2 | Brooklyn Bridge Park | City of New York | 4.8/5 | 42265 | 0.9 mi |
| 3 | Gantry Plaza State Park | City of New York | 4.8/5 | 9855 | 3.4 mi |
| 4 | Hunter's Point South Park | City of New York | 4.8/5 | 5396 | 3.1 mi |
| 5 | Hudson River Waterfront Walkway | Hoboken | 4.8/5 | 1730 | 2.1 mi |
| 6 | Laurel Hill Park | Secaucus | 4.8/5 | 455 | 5.4 mi |
| 7 | Mill Creek Point Park | Secaucus | 4.8/5 | 429 | 6.7 mi |
| 8 | Laurel Hill Boat Ramp | Secaucus town | 4.8/5 | 19 | 5.5 mi |
| 9 | Statue of Liberty | City of New York | 4.7/5 | 110422 | 2.6 mi |
| 10 | Little Island | City of New York | 4.7/5 | 16622 | 2.0 mi |
| 11 | Bethesda Terrace | City of New York | 4.7/5 | 11626 | 4.6 mi |
| 12 | Alice Austen House | City of New York | 4.7/5 | 340 | 7.4 mi |
| 13 | Jersey City - Morris Pesin Dr Boat Ramp | Jersey City city | 4.7/5 | 104 | 3.3 mi |
| 14 | Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington Area) | Lyndhurst | 4.7/5 | 104 | 9.3 mi |
| 15 | Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission | Fort Lee | 4.6/5 | 889 | 9.8 mi |
| 16 | G. Thomas DiDomenico 16th Street Park | Bayonne | 4.6/5 | 427 | 7.4 mi |
| 17 | Pier 97 at Hudson River Park | City of New York | 4.6/5 | 284 | 4.1 mi |
| 18 | Hudson River Yacht Club | City of New York | 4.6/5 | 133 | 8.1 mi |
| 19 | DiMeglio Marina | City of New York | 4.6/5 | 57 | 8.8 mi |
| 20 | Caven Point | Jersey City | 4.6/5 | 26 | 3.5 mi |
| 21 | American Museum of Natural History | City of New York | 4.5/5 | 23083 | 5.0 mi |
| 22 | Liberty Science Center | Jersey City | 4.5/5 | 9925 | 2.6 mi |
| 23 | Pier 13 Hoboken | Hoboken | 4.5/5 | 1676 | 2.8 mi |
| 24 | Riverbank Park | Newark | 4.5/5 | 1094 | 7.8 mi |
| 25 | Flushing Meadows Corona Park Kayak/Canoe Launch | City of New York | 4.5/5 | 258 | 9.2 mi |
New York Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near New York?▾
NJ Ocean tribe in Little Ferry is the highest-rated boat ramp near New York, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 4 reviews, 9.4 miles from the city center on Willow Lake.
How many boat ramps are near New York?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of New York, New York. 8 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near New York?▾
Top-rated launches near New York put you on Willow Lake, Upper Bay, Newtown Creek, Hudson River, Hackensack River and 7 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at New York boat ramps?▾
Yes — 9 of the top 10 ramps near New York are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.