Boat Ramps Long Island Region Town of Hempstead
Transcript of Boat Ramps Long Island Region Town of Hempstead
Town of Hempstead
A listing of facilities for the launching of trailered boats into the marine waters in the
New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Marine Resources
BOAT RAMPS
LONG ISLAND REGION
NYSDEC Oyster Bay Western Waterfront Boat Ramp
Marine Fishing Access Unit
NYSDEC Bureau of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Road
East Setauket, NY 11733-3400
(631) 444-0438
FOREWARD
ed Thank you for using the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Guide to the Boat Ramps of the Long Island Region. This guide includes the ramps locat
au and Suffolk Counties. If you are interested counties in New York City, pleas
in Nass in information on boat ramps and fishing access to the e refer to the NYSDEC publication itled, “Fishing the Marine Waters of New York City”. This publication is available on the tNYSDEC website at www.dec.ny.gov. This list is provided for your convenience, and while it is as complete as we could make it,
is guide is subject to change, the phone numbers provided
some facilities may have been omitted. The information in thhich is beyond control of the NYSDEC. It is best to call usingw
to get the most up to date information on a particular ramp.
ee.
use fSeveral private marinas are listed that have boat ramps open to the public for a dayThese are listed in the guide as “Private‐Day use fee”. Be sure to call the marina to verify
s not endorse any of these as with ramps on Long Island in
the information before traveling there. The NYSDEC doeacilities. Our best attempt was made to survey all marinforder to determine which were available for public use.
The following list of boat ramp facilities is divided into groups based on township and the
ged by an entity with a specific set of ating, you should familiarize yourself
waterbodies near the township. Each ramp is manaules for ramp use. Before setting out for a day’s borwith the rules that apply to your destination ramp. Besides knowing the rules that govern ramp use, you should be aware that conditions at
ation to help essment was done in
each ramp may vary. We have tried to provide you with some informetermine if the ramp is suitable for your vessel and abilities. The assd2009. Please be aware that conditions may have changed since then. Please be aware that you must now possess a valid Recreational Marine Fishing License to fish in New York’s Marine District or for anadromous species in the Hudson River and its ibutaries. More information is available on the NYSDEC website at: tr
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7755.html.
to date information regarding Finally, check the NYSDEC’s website for the most up altwater fishing regulations. They can be found at: shttp://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7894.html
hank you, and have a safe day while enjoying New York’s waters! T
East Rockaway Inlet
Shore Pkwy/Belt P
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West Broadway
John F. Kennedy Airport
Rockaway Inlet
Grass Hassock Channel
Grass Bay
Jamaica Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Route 27/Belt Pkwy
Cross Bay Blvd
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1Inwood Park Boat Ramp
Bayview Avenue
Inwood
Nassau County Parks516-571-7460
Jamaica Bay
Motts BasinSLC 15 • •
2Inwood Marina
Pine Road
Inwood
Hempstead516-239-0945 Jamaica Bay SLC 10 • • • • •
Description: SLA = Single Lane Asphalt, SLC = Single Lane Concrete, MLC = Multi-Lane Concrete Ramp, WCR = Wide Concrete Ramp,
CBL = Single Lane Cobble, SD = Sand Launch, TD = Tide Dependent (launch and recover at higher tides), EX = Exposed to strong wave action,
4WD = Four wheel drive recommended, SM = Small boats only (<20ft), HL = Hand launch of canoes and kayaks only, RE = Road end
Parking: A = Ample, L = Limited, VL = Very Limited, N = No Parking; 15 = Fifteen Trailer Rigs Accommodated
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ramps are free but may require registration.
All other ramps require a permit or day use fee.
Use the phone numbers provided to contact the appropriate entity to obtain a ramp use permit and verify hours and availability.
Montauk Highway
Jones Inlet
Atlantic Ocean
Route 27 Sunrise Highway
Long Beach Road
Meadowbrook Pkwy
Wantagh Pkwy
West Broadway
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1Bay Park Boat Ramp Marjorie Lane
Bay Park Nassau County
Parks
516‐571‐7460East RockawaBroad Channe
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MLC 90 • •
2City of Long Beach Ramp West Bay Drive
Long Beach City of Long Be
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516‐431‐1000 Reynolds Channel WCR 37 • •
3Millburn Creek Boat Ramp Atlantic Avenue
Freeport Nassau County
Parks
516‐571‐7460Middle Bay Millburn Cree
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MLC 46 •
4Hempstead Town Marina WestLido Boulevard
Point Lookout Hempstead
516‐431‐9200Middle Bay Reynolds Chan
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MLC L • • • • •
5Albany Avenue Boat Ramp Albany Avenue
Freeport Village of Freep
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516‐377‐2314Middle Bay Freeport Cree
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MLC 55 •
6Wantagh County Park Boat RamWantagh Avenue to Kings Road
p Wantagh Nassau County
Parks
516‐571‐7460East Bay Flat Creek
MLC 116 • • •
7Old Harbor Marina Adler Place
Seaford Private‐Day use
fee
516‐785‐0358South Oyster Seaford Creek
Bay SLC A •
8John J. Burns Park Merrick Road
Massapequa p qOyster Bay
516 797‐ 4110
South Oyster ‐
yJones Creek
Bay MLC 92 • •MLC • •
Description: SLA = Single Lane Asphalt, SLC = Single Lane Concrete, MLC = Multi‐Lane Concrete Ramp, WCR = Wide Concrete Ramp,
CBL = Single Lane Cobble, SD = Sand Launch, TD = Tide Dependent (launch and recover at higher tides), EX = Exposed to strong wave action,
4WD = Four wheel drive recommended, SM = Small boats only (<20ft), HL = Hand launch of canoes and kayaks only, RE = Road end
Parking: A = Ample, L = Limited, VL = Very Limited, N = No Parking; 90 = Ninety Trailer Rigs Accommodated
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ramps are free but may require registration.
All other ramps require a permit or day use fee.
Use the phone numbers provided to contact the appropriate entity to obtain a ramp use permit and verify hours and availability.
TRAILER BOATING T BEFOR
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E YOU LEAVE:
• • Check tires for recommended pressure
bearings for grease • ure
Check hubs and
• Make sure straps and chains are sec
• Use a hitch lock Check trailer lights and turn signals
e side and rear view mirrors are adjusted • Make sur AT THE RAMP:
• • ready Find a quiet spot away from the ramp to make
• Unplug trailer lights Remove straps, except for bow strap at winch
ure the transom plug is inserted and tight • Make s PUTTING IN:
• er • Make sure the ramp is clear of trailers
• Back up to the ramp in a slow, deliberate mann
• Make small movements of the steering wheel
hed off easily •
Back in until the boat can be pus
• Set the parking break, chock the rear tire of your vehicle Tie up to the far end of the dock
• Proceed at idle speed until well away from the ramp area or more information regarding New York’s hunting, fishing, and pollution regulations visit Fthe NYSDEC website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/62.html. For boating operation, safety and registration information visit the New York State Parks website at http://www.nysparks.com/recreation/boating.
FEDERAL AID PROJECT
Funded by your purchase of fishing equipment and motorboat fuels.
The Department of Environmental Conservation receives Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration. Under Title VI of the 1864 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to:
The Office for Human Resources U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240