For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
Waterbody | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
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Chittning Pond | Sangerfield | Albert J. Woodford Memorial State Forest. 42.909201°N, 75.315687°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 20 cars and trailers, 5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | Yes | Electric motors only | DEC |
Delta Lake | Western | Delta Lake State Park. 43.287093°N, 75.416486°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 70 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil | No | OPRHP | |
Fish Creek (West Branch) | Camden | 43.389246°N, 75.812980°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | No | DEC | |
Forestport Reservoir | Forestport | 43.439443°N, 75.206204°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Variable Leaf Milfoil | No | Maintained by Algonquin Power Company and FERC license. | DEC |
Long Lake (Little Long Lake) | Forestport | Black River Wild Forest. 43.552378°N, 75.154118°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 6 cars | No | DEC | ||
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rome | 43.203006°N, 75.477989°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rome | Bellamy Harbor Park. 43.201892°N, 75.452181°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rome | City of Rome Ramp. 43.201925°N, 75.446369°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars with trailers, 20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Utica | 43.100824°N, 75.193830°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Marcy | Lock 20 State Canal Park. 43.143148°N, 75.291098°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Canal Corp. | |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Whitestown | Oriskany Flats Wildlife Management Area. 43.165455°N, 75.325620°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | DEC | |
Oneida Lake | Vienna | Godfrey Point. 43.224389°N, 75.850254°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 56 cars and trailers, 6 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel | Yes | DEC | |
Oneida Lake | Verona | Verona Beach State Park. 43.181269°N, 75.731041°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel | Contact managing agency | OPRHP | ||
Oneida Lake/Barge Canal | Verona | Cove Road 43.202966°N, 75.711423°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 49 cars and trailers, 24 cars | Yes | 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.