Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM
- Water level
- 2.43 ft
- Tide
- 0.558 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 · 20.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hudson River
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 01361000 — KINDERHOOK CREEK AT ROSSMAN NY · 11.2 mi from Hudson River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (9% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hudson River
| Location | Highland, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hudson River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.714649, -73.948738 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ulster |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hudson River is a public boat launch providing access to Hudson River in Highland, New York at coordinates 41.71465, -73.94874. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Hudson River is a public boat launch on Hudson River in Highland, Ulster 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 Highland • public launch in Ulster • 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
Is Hudson River free to use?
Yes, Hudson River is a public boat launch with free access in Highland, New York.
What water does Hudson River access?
Hudson River provides boat launch access to Hudson River in Highland, New York.
How do I get to Hudson River?
Hudson River is located at coordinates 41.714649, -73.948738 in Highland, 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 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.