Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny waterflea, an invasive zooplankton species, has been confirmed in Lake George. Please help us prevent further spread of this species in the Adirondacks by:
- Completely drying fishing equipment and all water-holding compartments of your boat.
- Decontaminating fishing equipment and all water-holding compartments with hot water (at least 140° F).
If drying or decontaminating are not possible, thoroughly flush your boat and equipment with water free of water fleas in an area that will not drain into the waterbody you will be boating on.
Attention Lake George Boaters and Anglers: Regulations require the registration of all watercraft via day use or seasonal permit. All trailered boats must also be certified free of aquatic invasive species. Contact the Lake George Park Commission at (518) 668-9347 or visit Lake George Park Commission's website.
| Waterbody | Town | Location | Type (Review launch-type definitions) | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Lake | Brant Lake | 43.685942°N, 73.738898°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 11 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | 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 | Lake George | 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 | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.740117°N, 74.049881°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.737292°N, 74.034502°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Johnsburg | 43.728197°N, 74.018255°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Chestertown | 43.661716°N, 73.898871°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Queensbury | Hudson River Park. 43.263921°N, 73.674548°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Queensbury | Feeder Canal Park. 43.292494°N, 73.664924°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 15 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Thurman | Thurman Station Bridge. 43.480521°N, 73.819188°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Warrensburg | Hudson River Special Management Area. 43.417492°N, 73.879711°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | 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 | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Lake Luzerne | 43.287827°N, 73.825302°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | DEC | |
| Hudson River | Glens Falls | 43.302104°N, 73.644419°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Glens Falls | 43.305467°N, 73.623044°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 4 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Hadley | Hadley Canoe Take-Out. 43.320125°N, 73.846957°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | 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. | Brittle Naiad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Asian Clam | 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 Landing | 43.626392°N, 73.607950°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 15 cars | Brittle Naiad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Asian Clam | 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 | Brittle Naiad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Asian Clam | 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 | Brittle Naiad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Asian Clam | 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 | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | 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 | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | Yes | DEC | |
| Schroon Lake | Schroon Lake | 43.834771°N, 73.760116°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 15 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | Contact managing agency | Municipal | |
| Schroon River | Bolton | 43.511559°N, 73.746922°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal | ||
| Schroon River | Chestertown | 43.653657°N, 73.761558°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | No | Municipal | |||
| Schroon River | Chestertown | 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 |
*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.
