Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny waterflea, an invasive species present in Lake Champlain and Lake George, can cause declines in native fish populations and can interfere with fishing gear by damaging reel systems. Find out how you can help prevent further spread of this species.
Permit and Inspection Requirements for Lake George Boaters: Regulations require the registration of all watercraft mechanically propelled by a motor, 10 h.p. or greater, via a day use or seasonal permit. All trailered boats must also be inspected to certify they are free of aquatic invasive species. Visit Lake George Park Commission's website for more details.
| Waterbody | Town | Location | Type (Review launch-type definitions) | Parking | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Lakes (upper and lower) | Keene | 44.225423°N, 73.876537°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 15 cars | No | No motors | DEC |
| Cheney Pond | Minerva | 43.935958°N, 73.980636°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 2 cars | No | 100' carry | DEC |
| Eagle Lake | Ticonderoga | 43.874145°N, 73.605021°W (Google Maps) | Hand Launch | 6 cars | No | Access to main lake limited by 3'-4' clearance from overpass depending on water level. | DEC |
| Franklin Falls Flow | Saint Armand | 44.416051°N, 74.002544°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | DEC | |
| Lake Champlain | Crown Point | Crown Point Campground & Day Use Area. 44.029303°N, 73.424589°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 10 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake Champlain | Chesterfield | 44.484442°N, 73.417180°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 20 cars and trailers | Yes | Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake Champlain | Moriah | 44.052639°N, 73.453864°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 45 cars and trailers | Yes | Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake Champlain | Ticonderoga | 43.853894°N, 73.386785°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 52 cars and trailers | Yes |
Launch has a boat pumpout | DEC |
| Lake Champlain | Westport | 44.189231°N, 73.435212°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 35 cars and trailers | Yes | Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake Champlain | Willsboro | 44.400816°N, 73.389869°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 100 cars and trailers | Yes |
Launch has a boat pumpout | DEC |
| Lake George | Mossy Point, Ticonderoga | 43.821409°N, 73.426389°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 100 cars and trailers | Yes |
Launch has a boat pumpout | DEC |
| Lake Harris | Newcomb | Lake Harris Campground & Day Use Area. 43.977878°N, 74.133895°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 15 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC |
| Lake Placid | North Elba | 44.297706°N, 73.978640°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 25 cars and trailers | Yes | DEC | |
| Lincoln Pond | Elizabethtown | Lincoln Pond Campground & Day Use Area. 44.137156°N, 73.575735°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 6 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC |
| Mirror Lake | North Elba | 44.296992°N, 73.978248°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 25 cars | No | 50 yard carry. Electric motors only | DEC |
| Moose Pond | Saint Armand | 44.378869°N, 74.059632°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 28 cars | No | DEC | |
| Paradox Lake | Schroon | Paradox Lake Campground & Day Use Area. 43.885628°N, 73.677228°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 25 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC |
| Putnam Pond | Ticonderoga | Putnam Pond Campground & Day Use Area. 43.838098°N, 73.572563°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC |
| Schroon Lake | Schroon Lake | 43.834744°N, 73.760103°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 15 cars and trailers, 6 cars | No | Municipal |
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.
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.
