County
Suffolk
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Moriches Bay Marine Waterway Access Site
DEC waterway access on Moriches Bay with a concrete boat ramp, hand launch, boardwalk and viewing area.
Waterbody
Moriches Bay
Type
Hard surface launch
Accessible
Yes
Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Plan your visitBefore you go
Check current details with the operator before heading out.
- Hours & season
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See DEC website before visiting for access information including conditions, seasonal closures, maps, and additional features. Please note some locations and activities require reservations, entrance fees, and/or special permits.
- Parking & entrance
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12 cars and trailers; 18 cars
- Fees & residency
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Not listed — confirm with the operator.
- Restrooms
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Not listed — confirm with the operator.
- Dog rules
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Not listed — confirm with the operator.
- Accessibility
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The hand launch, boardwalk/viewing area and seasonal portable toilet are accessible. Trailer ramp accessibility is not confirmed.
Launch Details
- Town
- East Moriches
- Address
- Suffolk County, NY
- Access
- Toledo Ave parking area in East Moriches
- Lat/Long
- 40.792194, -72.746495
- Slug
- moriches-bay-marine-waterway-access-site
- Managing Organization
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Ramp Type
- Concrete boat ramp and hand launch
- Dock Type
- Not listed
- Permit / fee
- Not listed
- Accessible
- Yes
- Parking
- 12 cars and trailers; 18 cars
- Seasonal Notes
- See DEC website before visiting for access information including conditions, seasonal closures, maps, and additional features. Please note some locations and activities require reservations, entrance fees, and/or special permits.
- Accessibility notes
- The hand launch, boardwalk/viewing area and seasonal portable toilet are accessible. Trailer ramp accessibility is not confirmed.
Description
DEC waterway access on Moriches Bay with a concrete boat ramp, hand launch, boardwalk and viewing area.
Comments
Small or shallow-draft boats only; launch and retrieve at higher tides.