Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny waterflea, an invasive species present in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Lake | Horicon | 43.685942°N, 73.738898°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 11 cars and trailers | Yes | DEC | |
| Fourth Lake | Lake Luzerne | Luzerne Campground & Day Use Area. 43.360609°N, 73.826104°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 3 cars | No | Day use fee in season. Open when campground is operating. No motors permitted. | DEC |
| Garnet Lake | Johnsburg | Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. 43.53228°N, 74.01380°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Parking at end of road at trailhead. | DEC |
| Glen Lake | Queensbury | 43.365466°N, 73.679995°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | No | No trailers. No motors permitted. | Municipal |
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.744152°N, 74.057706°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.740117°N, 74.049881°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.737292°N, 74.034502°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.728197°N, 74.018255°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.661716°N, 73.898871°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Queensbury | Hudson River Park. 43.263921°N, 73.674548°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars and trailers | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Queensbury | Feeder Canal Park. 43.292494°N, 73.664924°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 15 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Thurman | Thurman Station Bridge. 43.480521°N, 73.819188°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Warrensburg | Hudson River Special Management Area. 43.417492°N, 73.879711°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | There are several hand launches within the Hudson River Special Management Area. | DEC |
| Hudson River | Warrensburg | Warren County Fish Hatchery. 43.494353°N, 73.803169°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Lake Luzerne | 43.287827°N, 73.825302°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 30 cars and trailers | No | DEC | |
| Hudson River | Glens Falls | 43.302104°N, 73.644419°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Glens Falls | 43.305467°N, 73.623044°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 4 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Hadley | Hadley Canoe Take-Out. 43.320125°N, 73.846957°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | There are dangerous rapids south of this site. | Municipal | |
| Jabe Pond | Hague | Lake George Wild Forest. 43.710174°N, 73.532346°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | No | Seasonal access. 200' carry. | DEC |
| Lake George | Lake George | Million Dollar Beach. 43.416575°N, 73.703569°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 54 cars and trailers from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. 400 passenger car spaces. Additional parking remainder of the year. | Yes | Special regulations in effect. See announcement above. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake George/ Northwest Bay Brook | Bolton | 43.626392°N, 73.607950°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 15 cars | No | Special regulations in effect. See announcement above. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake George | Hague | Rogers Rock Campground & Day Use Area. 43.792814°N, 73.479836°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 24 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. Special regulations in effect. See announcement above. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake George | Hague | Hague Town Beach. 43.744442°N, 73.498894°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 3 cars and trailers, 15 cars | No | Fee/permit required. Special regulations in effect. See announcement above. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | Municipal |
| Lake Luzerne | Lake Luzerne | Wayside Beach. 43.322167°N, 73.838091°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | Parking shared with school | No | 10 hp limit. Trailer parking not available when school is in session. | Municipal |
| Lake Luzerne | Lake Luzerne | 43.329950°N, 73.829766°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 10 cars | No | 10 hp limit. | Municipal |
| Loon Lake | Chester | 43.662049°N, 73.838096°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 6 cars | No | DOT | |
| Schroon Lake | Pottersville | Eagle Point Campground & Day Use Area. 43.750422°N, 73.789961°W (Google Maps) | Unimproved trailer launch | 4 cars | No | Day use fee in season. Open when campground is operating. | DEC |
| Schroon Lake | Horicon | 43.726156°N, 73.809156°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 45 cars and trailers | Yes | DEC | |
| Schroon Lake | Schroon | 43.834771°N, 73.760116°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 15 cars and trailers | Contact managing agency | Municipal | |
| Schroon River | Bolton | 43.511559°N, 73.746922°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Schroon River | Chester | 43.653657°N, 73.761558°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | ||
| Schroon River | Chester | Starbuckville Dam. 43.675947°N, 73.779409°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Thirteenth Lake | Johnsburg | Siamese Ponds Wilderness. 43.718703°N, 74.118563°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 20 cars | Yes | 100 yard carry. Electric motors only. | DEC |
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
Accessible 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.
