Best Kayak Spots in New York
187 kayak spots compared · avg 4.6★ · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in New York
187 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across New York: 187 of 187 have launch and 170 of 187 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Philipsburg Manor Mill Pond is the highest-rated, at 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in New York.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushwick Inlet | 5★(1) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Bushwick Inlet | 5★(1) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Philipsburg Manor Mill Pond | 4.9★(189) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| The Lake | 4.8★(189) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Barnums Channel | 4.8★(187) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Pier 96 at Hudson River Park | 4.8★(97) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Atlantic Outfitters | 4.8★(39) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Pier 26 at Hudson River Park | 4.7★(1700) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| NT Kayak Launch Facilities Botanical Gardens | 4.6★(234) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Kayak Boat Launch | 4.6★(142) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Hempstead Lake Kayak Launch | 4.6★(140) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| NT Kayak Launch | 4.6★(97) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in New York
Bushwick Inlet
5★ · 1 reviews
Bushwick Inlet
5★ · 1 reviews
Philipsburg Manor Mill Pond
4.9★ · 189 reviews
The Lake
4.8★ · 189 reviews
Barnums Channel
4.8★ · 187 reviews
Pier 96 at Hudson River Park
4.8★ · 97 reviews
Atlantic Outfitters
4.8★ · 39 reviews
Pier 26 at Hudson River Park
4.7★ · 1700 reviews
NT Kayak Launch Facilities Botanical Gardens
4.6★ · 234 reviews
Kayak Boat Launch
4.6★ · 142 reviews
Hempstead Lake Kayak Launch
4.6★ · 140 reviews
NT Kayak Launch
4.6★ · 97 reviews
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Kayak/Canoe Launch
4.5★ · 266 reviews
Dyckman Street Beach Access
4.5★ · 13 reviews
Dyckman Street Beach Access
4.5★ · 13 reviews
The Lagoon
4.5★ · 11 reviews
East Kayak Launch North Channel Bridge
4.4★ · 285 reviews
Kayak Launch Ohio ST
4.3★ · 43 reviews
MacNeil Park Boat Launch
4.2★ · 34 reviews
Hook Creek Park Kayak/Canoe Launch
4.1★ · 37 reviews
Sandy Beach Park Boat Launch
Sandy Beach Park Boat Launch
Westport Boat Launch
Fitch's Bridge Boat Launch
Westport Boat Launch
Port Douglas Boat Launch
Danbury Road
Oaquaga Bridge Boat Launch
Rudd Pond
Cuba Lake Public Boat Launch
Oak Island Boat Launch
River Road Boat Launch
Papish Pond Boat Launch
Lake Flower Boat Launch
Hale Street River Access
Riverfront Green Park Boat Launch
Bow Bridge Boat Landing
Great Pond DEC Boat Ramp
Sandy Bottom Park Boat Launch
Bridgeview Harbour Marina
Mohawk Valley Marine
Spier Falls Upstream Launch
Bulwagga Bay Campground
Upper Lisle Boat Launch
Round Lake State Boat Launch
Bank Rock Boat Landing
William S. Payne Memorial Park Boat Launch
Hunts Pond Boat Launch
Little America Car Top Launch
Cuba Lake Public Boat Launch
Henry Hudson Park Boat Launch
Afton Public River Access
Massena Intake Boat Launch
Kiwanis Park Boat Launch
Bernie's Private Drift Boat Launch
D'Agata Drive
Trustee Ramp
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch
River Road Boat Launch
Prendergast Point Boat Launch
Bank Rock Boat Landing
Bear Lake Boat Launch
Onoville Marina Park Boat Launch
Lakewood Community Park Boat Launch
Cassadaga Lakes Boat Launch
Bernie's Private Drift Boat Launch
East Caroga Lake Boat Launch
White Wagon Boat Launch
Forked Lake Boat Launch
Great Kills Park Boat Ramp
Fuller Park Boat Launch
Grove Street Boat Launch
Allegany State Park Boat Launch
Upper Leland Pond Boat Launch
Port Douglas Boat Launch
Hickories Park Boat Launch
Lake Moraine Boat Launch
Murderers Creek Boat Launch
Oneida Shores Boat Launch
Dunn Field Boat Launch
Nicks Lake Boat Launch
Oaquaga Bridge Boat Launch
Riverfront Green Park Boat Launch
Ninevah Bridge Boat Launch
Prendergast Point Boat Launch
Sanford Lake Boat Launch
Schoharie Crossing Launch
Second Pond Boat Launch
Stillwater
Indian Lake Campground Boat Launch on Indian Lake
Lock 30 Boat Launch
Myers Park Boat Launch
Sunset Bay State Marine Park Boat Launch
Foundry Dock Park Boat Launch
Honeoye Lake Boat Launch
Harold Moore Park Boat Launch
Point au Roche State Park Boat Launch
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Eatons Neck
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Eatons Neck
Lodi Point State Park Boat Launch
Taughannock Falls State Park Boat Launch
Coeymans Landing Park Boat Launch
Cranberry Lake Boat Launch
Genesee River Canoe & Small boat Access
Tioga Downs Boat Launch
Golden Beach Boat Launch
Grippen Park Boat Launch
Grippen Park Boat Launch
Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch
Route 38 Boat Launch
Red House Lake Boat Launch
Red House Lake Boat Launch
Wilson Dock Boat Launch
Rudd Pond
Tivoli Bays
Abbey Park Boat Launch
Apalachin Bridge Boat Launch
Queechy Lake Canoe Launch
Fish Road Boat Launch
Great Chazy Boat Launch
Canadice Lake Boat Launch
Spring Pond Boat Ramp
Clute Park Boat Launch
Onoville Marina Park Boat Launch
White Wagon Boat Launch
Hand Boat Lamp
Great Kills Park Boat Ramp
Henderson Boat Launch
Fitch's Bridge Boat Launch
Lovell Field Boat Launch
Hickories Park Boat Launch
Port Henry NYS Boar Launch
Tully Lake Boat Launch
Woodville Boat Launch
Point au Roche State Park Boat Launch
Esopus Meadows Preserve Boat Ramp
Smith Memorial Park Boat Launch
Tioga Downs Boat Launch
Labrador Pond Access
Canopus Lake Boat Launch
Lake Placid Boat Launch
Wading River Boat Ramp
Buffalo Harbor State Park Boat Launches
Bemus Point Boat Launch
Allegany State Park Boat Launch
Rudd Pond
Bow Bridge Boat Landing
Apalachin Bridge Boat Launch
Harold Moore Park Boat Launch
Queechy Lake Canoe Launch
City Boat Ramp
Thompson Lake Fishing Access Site
Silver Creek Boat Launch
Onanda Park Boat Launch
Schuylerville Public Boat Launch
Frankfort Marina Boat Launch
Dorchester Park Boat Launch
Salt Point boat launch
Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
Rhinecliff
Victor C. Waryas
Erie Basin Marina boat launch
Fair Haven Beach State Park Boat Launch
Penn Yan Boat Launch
Lakefront Park Boat Launch
Yaman Park Boat Launch
Boat Storage Area
Great Chazy Boat Launch
Trustee Ramp West Neck Road
Wayside Beach Boat Launch
Moreau Lake State Park
Lebanon Reservoir Boat Launch
Afton Public River Access
Baldwinsville Community Park Boat Launch
Deans Cove Boat Launch
Old East Main Boat Launch
Lake Everest Boat Launch
Peru Dock Boat Launch
Long Pond Boat Launch
Danbury Road
Broadalbin Boat Launch
Ninevah Bridge Boat Launch
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Lakewood Community Park Boat Launch
Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch
Toll Bridge Park Boat Launch
Bemus Point Boat Launch
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in New York?
New York has 187 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak spots in New York?
The average Google rating across kayak spots in New York is 4.6 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in New York?
Bushwick Inlet is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in New York.
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