County
Suffolk
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Carmans River
Hand launch on the Carmans River provided through a cooperative agreement with Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Parking for ten cars and a 300-yard carry t...
Waterbody
Carmans River
Type
Hand launch
Accessible
No
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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Not listed — confirm with the operator.
- Parking & entrance
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10 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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Not listed — confirm with the operator.
Launch Details
- Town
- Shirley
- Address
- Not listed
- Access
- 40.800856, -72.881074
- Lat/Long
- 40.800856, -72.881074
- Slug
- suffolk-carmans-river-shirley-40-800856-72-881074
- Managing Organization
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Ramp Type
- Not listed
- Dock Type
- Not listed
- Permit / fee
- Not listed
- Accessible
- No
- Parking
- 10 cars
- Seasonal Notes
- Not listed
- Accessibility notes
- Not listed
Description
Hand launch on the Carmans River provided through a cooperative agreement with Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Parking for ten cars and a 300-yard carry to the water. DEC lists electric motors only. The refuge also offers the Black Tupelo, White Oak and Fisherman Access trails.
Comments
300 yard carry required. Electric motors only. Via cooperative agreement with Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.