Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:13 PM)
- Water level
- 13.34 ft
- Tide
- 4.875 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 8518750 — The Battery · 10.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Old Place Creek
Updated 15 min agoSource: USGS station 01393450 — Elizabeth River at Ursino Lake at Elizabeth NJ · 3.2 mi from Old Place Creek
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site
| Location | City of New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Old Place Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (13 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.627198, -74.182506 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Richmond |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site is a public boat launch providing access to Old Place Creek in City of New York, New York at coordinates 40.62720, -74.18251. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC). Rated 4.4/5 based on 13 Google reviews.
Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site is a public boat launch on Old Place Creek in City of New York, Richmond 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.
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Related: boat ramp near City of New York • public launch in Richmond • fishing access on Old Place 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 Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site
Is Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site free to use?
Yes, Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site is a public boat launch with free access in City of New York, New York.
How is Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site rated?
Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 13 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site access?
Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site provides boat launch access to Old Place Creek in City of New York, New York.
How do I get to Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site?
Old Place Creek Access Kayak/Hand Launch Site is located at coordinates 40.627198, -74.182506 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.