Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM
- Water level
- 2.27 ft
- Tide
- 1.995 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 8518962 — Turkey Point Hudson River NERRS · 10.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hudson River
Updated 41 min agoSource: USGS station 01361000 — KINDERHOOK CREEK AT ROSSMAN NY · 11.2 mi from Hudson River
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hudson River (Launch 20)
| Location | Town of Germantown, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hudson River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.158261, -73.886188 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Columbia |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hudson River (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Hudson River in Town of Germantown, New York at coordinates 42.15826, -73.88619. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Hudson River (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Hudson River in Town of Germantown, Columbia County, 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: Municipal. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Town of Germantown • public launch in Columbia • fishing access on Hudson River • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hudson River (Launch 20)
Is Hudson River (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Hudson River (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Town of Germantown, New York.
What water does Hudson River (Launch 20) access?
Hudson River (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Hudson River in Town of Germantown, New York.
How do I get to Hudson River (Launch 20)?
Hudson River (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 42.158261, -73.886188 in Town of Germantown, 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 Hudson River (Launch 20) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.