Boat Ramps
What does this measure?
This table measures the number of boat ramps—both trailer-accessible and total—located along the Hudson and Delaware Rivers within the Hudson Valley region, across three key reporting years: 2011, 2014, and 2025. The data includes a breakdown for each county and specifies which ramps are on the Hudson River versus the Delaware River. This indicator provides insight into public waterway access, recreational infrastructure, and environmental resource availability across the region. It also reflects changes in infrastructure investments and access to outdoor recreational opportunities over time.
Summary Statement
Between 2011 and 2025, the Hudson Valley experienced an increase in the total number of public boat ramps from 22 in 2011 to 40 in 2025, with notable growth along the Hudson River. For instance, Westchester County expanded its number of ramps from 4 total in 2011 to 7 total in 2025, while Ulster County increased from 5 ramps in 2011 and 2014 to 10 in 2025. Dutchess County, which had 1 ramp in 2011, now has 6 ramps along the Hudson River. Regional totals show Hudson River ramps growing from 18 in 2011 to 32 in 2025, and Delaware River ramps decreasing from 5 to 3. The data also notes mixed-use or shared sites, such as 1 of 10 ramps in Ulster and 1 of 7 in Westchester being part of other launches. This overall growth reflects expanded access to recreational boating and may indicate improved investment in waterfront infrastructure and tourism opportunities across the region.
Sources
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23879.html
https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/boating/launch-sites/orange-county