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New York Boat Launches

84 public boat ramps and launches on 23 New York lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.

Ashokan Reservoir 2 launches
  • NYC DEP-approved access — Free NYC DEP watershed access permit required; rowboats must be approved and registered with NYC DEP
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Black Lake 2 launches
  • OPRHP concrete ramp — Adjacent to Hammond-Edwardsville County Road, about 2 miles west of Edwardsville
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Canadice Lake 3 launches
  • East side boat access — Unimproved gravel ramp near Canadice Road and Birch Hill Road
  • South end cartop launch — Cartop launch at the south end
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Canandaigua Lake 4 launches
  • Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park — Off Routes 5 and 20, city of Canandaigua; hard-surface ramps, parking for 110 trailers; launch fee
  • Woodville — Route 21, about 3 miles north of Naples; hard-surface ramps, 86 spaces, free; DEC, maintained year round
  • Onanda — West Lake Road, 6.5 miles south of Canandaigua; hard-surface ramp, 25 trailers; winter launching only when the state park site is not usable
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Cannonsville Reservoir 2 launches
  • NYC DEP designated launches — Numerous DEP-designated launches; access permit required; rowboats only, registered and inspected by NYC DEP, no motors.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Cayuga Lake 9 launches
  • Allan H. Treman State Marine Park — NYS Parks, Route 89, 1 mile north of Ithaca. Concrete ramp, pumpout, parking for 141 rigs
  • Taughannock Falls State Park — NYS Parks, Route 89, 8 miles north of Ithaca. Concrete ramp, pumpout, 16 rigs
  • Myers Point — Town of Lansing park off Route 34B. Boat and shore access
  • Long Point State Park — NYS Parks, off Route 90 southwest of Aurora. Hard-surface ramp, 35 cars
  • Frontenac Park — Village of Union Springs, off Route 90
  • Mud Lock — Off Route 90 on River Road north of Cayuga village. Concrete ramp, 16 rigs; accessible launch at River Road parking area
  • Cayuga Lake State Park — NYS Parks, Route 89 east of Seneca Falls. Concrete ramp, pumpout, 50 rigs
  • Dean's Cove State Marine Park — NYS Parks, Route 89. Two concrete ramps, 48 rigs
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Chautauqua Lake 6 launches
  • Prendergast Point Boat Launch — NYSDEC launch off Route 394 via Prendergast Blvd, west shore
  • Long Point State Park Launch — NY State Parks launch off Route 430 near Bemus Point; park fee in season
  • Bemus Point State Boat Launch — NYSDEC launch in Bemus Point; rebuilt in late 2025 with new ramp, docks and kayak launch
  • McCrea Point Park — City of Jamestown launch at the south end of the lake
  • Lakewood Launch — Village of Lakewood public launch on the south basin
  • More public access — See New York DEC or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Cranberry Lake 3 launches
  • DEC hard-surface ramp — Off Route 3 adjacent to the outlet dam, village of Cranberry Lake
  • South Columbian Road parking area — Wheelchair-accessible hand boat launch, seasonal portable toilet
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Fourth Lake 4 launches
  • Town of Inlet ramp — Hard-surface ramp at the north end of the lake
  • Inlet accessible launch — Wheelchair-accessible trailered launch with dock, reached from Route 28 parking
  • Alger Island hand launch — DEC hand launch at Alger Island State Park on South Shore Road
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Great Sacandaga Lake 4 launches
  • Northville Boat Launch — NYSDEC. Off Route 30. Hard ramp, parking for 60 cars and trailers
  • Broadalbin Boat Launch — NYSDEC. Off County Route 110, about 3 miles northeast of Broadalbin. Hard ramp, parking for 60
  • Town of Day Boat Launch — NYSDEC. North Shore Rd, Saratoga County. Hard ramp, parking for 40
  • Northampton Beach Campground — NYSDEC campground and day use area south of Northville. Launch, shore fishing

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Honeoye Lake 3 launches
  • Honeoye Lake Public Boat Launch — Concrete ramp off Route 20A, parking for 30 cars and trailers, operated by NYS Parks
  • Sandy Bottom Beach site — Gravel ramp, parking for 12 cars and trailers, Town of Richmond; summer closure
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Keuka Lake 4 launches
  • Keuka State Park — East of Branchport off Route 54A; concrete ramps, pumpout, parking for 50 trailers; user fee
  • Village of Penn Yan site — Off Route 14A; multiple hard-surface ramps, docks, parking for 120 trailers; launch fee
  • Guyanoga Creek site — Route 54A bridge in Branchport; gravel ramp for cartop and small trailered boats, parking for 4 trailers
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Durant 2 launches
  • Lake Durant Campground ramp — Hard-surface ramp on Route 28 about 3 miles east of Blue Mountain Lake; fits about 10 cars and trailers; day-use fee
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake George 5 launches
  • Million Dollar Beach — DEC launch, Village of Lake George. Two lanes; fee Memorial Day to Columbus Day; 6am to 8pm
  • Mossy Point — DEC hard surface ramp on Black Point Road, 2 mi north of Ticonderoga; pumpout
  • Rogers Rock Campground — DEC hard surface ramp on Route 9N north of Hague; open year round; day-use fee in peak season
  • Hague Town Beach — Town of Hague ramp; fee or permit required
  • Northwest Bay Brook — DEC hand launch only, Route 9N north of Bolton Landing

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Oneida Lake 7 launches
  • South Shore Boat Launch — NYSDEC concrete ramp off Route 31, 1 mile east of Bridgeport; parking for 100 cars and trailers
  • Godfrey Point Boat Launch — NYSDEC hard surface ramp on Route 49, 1 mile east of Cleveland; 56 trailer spots
  • Barge Canal / Cove Road Launch — NYSDEC hard surface ramp on Cove Rd off Route 50A, Town of Verona
  • Oneida Shores County Park — Onondaga County Parks paved launch off Bartell Rd in Brewerton; launch fee
  • Three Mile Bay — NYSDEC beach launch off Route 49 in the Wildlife Management Area; small boats
  • Briggs Bay — Oneida Lake access site, Bridgeport, NY; was closed June to mid-Nov 2025 for access improvements
  • More public access — See New York DEC or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees

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Owasco Lake 2 launches
  • Emerson Park — Off Route 38; boat and shore access
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Pepacton Reservoir 2 launches
  • NYC DEP-designated boat launches — NYC DEP access permit required; registered, inspected rowboats only, no motors
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Raquette Lake 2 launches
  • Golden Beach Campground and Day Use Area — Hand launch only (no trailer launch), parking for about 50 cars and trailers
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Saratoga Lake 2 launches
  • Saratoga Lake state boat launch — Operated by NYS Parks off Route 9P; fee, parking for 40 cars and trailers
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Schroon Lake 4 launches
  • Eagle Point Campground (DEC) — Hard surface ramp, parking for 4 cars; day use fee in peak season; open only when the campground operates.
  • Horicon launch — Off Route 9 near Pottersville on County Route 62; hard surface ramp, parking for 45 cars and trailers.
  • Schroon Lake (Dock Street) — Hard surface ramp, parking for 15 cars and trailers.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Seneca Lake 7 launches
  • Seneca Lake State Park — NYS Parks, Geneva (Routes 5/20/96A). Hard-surface ramps, pumpout, parking for 30 rigs
  • Sampson State Park — NYS Parks, Route 96A, 12 miles south of Geneva. Concrete ramps, pumpout, parking for 64 rigs
  • Lodi Point State Marine Park — NYS Parks, off County Road 136 west of Lodi. Hard-surface ramp, parking for 68 rigs
  • Geneva Chamber of Commerce launch — City of Geneva, Routes 5 and 20. Free ramps and temporary dockage
  • Severne Point — DEC launch off Route 14 south of Dresden. Hard-surface ramp, 12 rigs, good winter launch
  • Watkins Glen launch — Village of Watkins Glen, Route 414 on the Catherine Creek canal. Hard-surface ramps, about 60 rigs
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Skaneateles Lake 2 launches
  • DEC launch site — Two miles south of Skaneateles village on the west shore off Route 41A; concrete ramp, parking for 30 trailers
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Upper Saranac Lake 3 launches
  • Upper Saranac Lake (Santa Clara) launch — Hard surface launch, parking for 26 cars with trailers and 12 cars, accessible
  • Upper Saranac Lake (Harrietstown) launch — Hand launch only, parking for 18 cars, accessible
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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