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Boat Launches by County

Note: These are official/designated boat launches. Many bodies of water have popular boat launch sites that are not so designated. To find them, click on "Search by Keyword" in the upper left of this page and search by the body of water. You may also want to check Marinas.

Counties

Ice sailing in the Finger Lakes, New York USA. Photo by Jon Reis.Cayuga County

Chemung County

Cortland County

Livingston County

Monroe County

Onondaga County

Ontario County

Schuyler County

Seneca County

Steuben County

Tioga County

Tompkins County

Wayne County

Yates County

Key

S=State
M=Municipal
P=Private
C=Canal Corporation

Fees

Boat launch sites operated by the State are free. Other sites may charge a fee.

Types of Launch Sites

● Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
● Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailored 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.
● Car-top launch--for canoe/kayak launching.

Please Be Responsible

Please be environmentally responsible, make your visit as low-impact as possible.
1. Take your trash with you.
2. Prevent aquatic animals and plants from being transported from one body of water to another.
3. Do not disturb or harm wildlife.

Useful links

Cayuga County has produced some tremendous maps and materials about recreational activities in the County. Don't miss this site!

State boating regulations

http://www.nycanal.com

http://www.canals.state.ny.us/

 

 

 

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