For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Canoe Route | Various | There are numerous sites designed for canoe/kayak launching from the Town of Croghan (High Falls Reservoir) east to the Town of Webb (Moshier Reservoir). | Hand launch | No | Various | |||
| Black River | Croghan | 43.895564°N, 75.504978°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 22 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | No | DEC | |
| Black River | Denmark | 43.9361°N, 75.5696°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 11 cars with trailers. 1 car with no trailer. 3 cars in hand launch only area. | Yes. Gravel area with accessible parking and single-lane boat launch. |
| DEC | |
| Black River | Lowville | 43.774513°N, 75.446611°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 5 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | No | DEC | |
| Black River | Greig | 43.711117°N, 75.398876°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | Accessible parking and wildlife viewing platform | DEC | |
| Black River | Turin | 43.678306°N, 75.366062°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | No | DEC | |
| Black River | Lyonsdale | Upper Lyons Falls. 43.616091°N, 75.356931°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | No | Municipal | ||
| Black River | Lyonsdale | Lower Lyons Falls. 43.620394°N, 75.357576°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | No | Brookfield Renewable Energy | ||
| Clear Pond | Croghan | 43.982391°N, 75.225439°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 3 cars | No | Site provided via Fish & Wildlife Agreement (FWMA) with private landowners. No motors allowed. | DEC | |
| Francis Lake | Watson | Independence River Wild Forest. 43.860827°N, 75.169079°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 3 cars | No | DEC | ||
| Indian Lake | Diana | Fort Drum Military Installation. 44.143723°N, 75.452427°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 5 cars and trailers | No | Requires a Recreation Access Permit and check-in/check-out through the Fort Drum's Sportsman's Hotline. | Federal (US Army) | |
| Indian River | Diana | Onjebonge State Forest. 44.096637°N, 75.493957°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Accessible fishing platform | DEC | ||
| Lake Bonaparte | Diana | Sand Bay State Forest. 44.160893°N, 75.390038°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 14 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil | No | DEC | |
| Long Pond | Croghan | 43.975641°N, 75.196121°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | 10 hp limit. DEC/Future Farmers of America (FFA) by FWMA agreement. | DEC | |
| Oswegatchie River, West Branch | Croghan | 43.980378°N, 75.215936°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | 10 hp limit. Accessible deck/pier. | DEC | |
| Payne Lake | Watson | Independence River Wild Forest. 43.794847°N, 75.293458°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Yes | DEC | ||
| Rock Pond/Trout Lake | Croghan | 43.994065°N, 75.200736°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 3 cars | No | DEC | ||
| Soft Maple Reservoir | Croghan | 43.914556°N, 75.223611°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Yes | DEC | ||
| Whetstone Marsh Pond | Martinsburg | Whetstone Gulf State Park. 43.683081°N, 75.509671°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 3 cars and trailers | No | OPRHP |
*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.
