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North Channel Beach (Gateway National Parks)

Cross Bay Boulevard, south end of Addabbo Bridge, Broad Channel
5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The sand beach launch on the eastside goes in the Grassy Bayportion of Jamaica Bay, a popular kayak fishing destination, wesy side launch opens to Pumpkin Pacth Channel and North Channel.

Caution: Heavy pleasure boat traffic in Jamaica Bay, stay clear of channels. This is a wildlife refuge, do not land on islands nor disturb the flora or fauna.

  • Launch: Yes
  • Landing: Yes
  • Site Fee: $50 Parking/Boating Permit
  • ADA Accessible: No
  • Rental: No
  • Storage: No
  • Rest Area: Yes
 
Parking: Yes

Portage: 100 feet

Images:

    By Car –

    By Mass Transit –

    Paddle South around the Gateway Bird Sanctuary to Sunset Marina. Paddle west to Canarsie Pier. Or explore Jamaica Bay.

    Sanctuaries:

    No Access Areas:

    Restrictive Conditions:

    Launching permitted only from the East Beach.

    Hazardous Launch/Landing Conditions:

    Powerboat traffic. Watch for fishing lines when passing under the North Channel Bridge.

    Currents:

    variable

    Emergency Landing Points:

    Canarsie Pier in the West and Sunset Marina in the South.

    Nearest Hospitals:

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