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Peconic River Carry-in Access near Riverhead

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Peconic River · near Riverhead · New York

Invasive species

NYS DEC records Brazilian elodea (latest 2023), European frog-bit (latest 2024), floating primrose willow (latest 2024) and parrot feather (latest 2024) in Peconic River 2.5 km from this launch. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Peconic River 1.4 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2016.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Car parking
5
Managed by
Local government
Website
dec.ny.gov
Coordinates
40.91686, -72.68098

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge PECONIC RIVER AT RIVERHEAD NY, 0.4 mi from this launch on Peconic River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Peconic River

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Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by New York State DEC Boat Launch Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.