For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesville Reservoir | Jamesville | 42.982205°N, 76.070779°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Water Chestnut, Starry Stonewart | No | Carry to water. | DEC |
| Labrador Pond | Tully | Labrador Hollow Unique Area. 42.785753°N, 76.054072°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | Accessible fishing pier available. | No motors permitted. | DEC |
| Oneida River | Clay | 43.210323°N, 76.266086°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | No | DEC | |
| Oneida Lake | Cicero | Oneida Shores Park. 43.228063°N, 76.109098°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 40 cars, 40 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | No | Fee required. | Municipal |
| Onondaga Lake | Liverpool | Onondaga Lake Park. 43.100382°N, 76.209010°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 25 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | No | Fee required. | Municipal |
| Onondaga Lake | Syracuse | Kenneth P. Lynch. 43.073101°N, 76.204761°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | Yes. Fishing platform | Fishing platform. | DEC |
| Otisco Lake | Spafford | 42.84331°N, 76.26339°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf pondweed, Asian Clam | Yes | * Church Hill Road is closed between Stanton Road and West Valley Road. Access West Valley Road from Sawmill Road. | DEC |
| Otisco Lake | Spafford | 42.844935°N, 76.265742°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf pondweed, Asian Clam | No | Fishing pier available (causeway) * Church Hill Road is closed between Stanton Road and West Valley Road. Access West Valley Road from Sawmill Road. | DEC |
| Seneca River | Baldwinsville | Community Park. 43.147959°N, 76.320632°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | Yes | Municipal | ||
| Seneca River | Baldwinsville | Mercer Park. 43.158079°N, 76.336664°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | Yes | Municipal | ||
| Seneca River | Lysander | 43.128627°N, 76.257864°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 9 cars and trailers, 4 cars | No | Fishing platform available. | DEC | |
| Skaneateles Lake | Skaneateles | 42.910835°N, 76.422596°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 24 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | Yes, However there is a steep incline from the parking area down to the boat ramp and loading dock area. The loading area can be accessed by car if necessary, but vehicles cannot be parked there. Accessible pit privy available. | DEC | |
| Spruce Pond | Fabius | Morgan Hill State Forest. 42.799219°N, 76.025669°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 6 cars | No | Electric motors only. | DEC |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
Boat Launch Types
Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
Hard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Unimproved trailer launch - No float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
Hand launch - No trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
Other Icons
Accessible Features - Locations are identified above. Sites are accessible to the top of the boat ramp, if provided at a site. Parking, as well as other amenities such as bathrooms and informational kiosks, are also accessible. Some sites on larger waters also have accessible boarding docks. Contact your local DEC office for additional details. See a full listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations.
