Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 76°F
- Water level
- 13.03 ft
- Tide
- 2.608 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8518962 — Turkey Point Hudson River NERRS · 6.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lower Esopus Creek
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 01364500 — ESOPUS CREEK AT MOUNT MARION NY · 1.3 mi from Lower Esopus Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12)
| Location | Lincoln Park, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Esopus Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.939716, -74.024573 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ulster |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Esopus Creek in Lincoln Park, New York at coordinates 41.93972, -74.02457. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) is a public boat launch on Lower Esopus Creek in Lincoln Park, 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: Hand Launch, managed by: DEC. 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 Lincoln Park • public launch in Ulster • fishing access on Lower Esopus Creek • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12)
Is Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) free to use?
Yes, Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) is a public boat launch with free access in Lincoln Park, New York.
What water does Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) access?
Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) provides boat launch access to Lower Esopus Creek in Lincoln Park, New York.
How do I get to Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12)?
Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12) is located at coordinates 41.939716, -74.024573 in Lincoln Park, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.5 mi of Lower Esopus Creek (Launch 12), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.