Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:30 PM)
- Tide
- 1.659 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8531680 — Sandy Hook · 8.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 23
local timeFirst Quarter (66% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor
| Location | City of New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Raritan Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (183 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.542147, -74.127187 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor is a public boat launch providing access to Raritan Bay in City of New York, New York at coordinates 40.54215, -74.12719. Rated 4.6/5 based on 183 Google reviews.
Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor is a public boat launch on Raritan Bay in City of New York, New York. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor
Is Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor free to use?
Yes, Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor is a public boat launch with free access in City of New York, New York.
How is Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor rated?
Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 183 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor access?
Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor provides boat launch access to Raritan Bay in City of New York, New York.
How do I get to Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor?
Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor is located at coordinates 40.542147, -74.127187 in City of New York, New York. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Gateway Park, Great Kills Harbor includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.