🌊 Ashokan Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by NYC DEP
Catskill fishing, permit required
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Managed by NYC Parks & Recreation
kayak and canoe launch. Saw people launching jetskiis
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🌊
Concrete
Trailer Parking
Managed by Village of Irvington
Closed to the public as of January 2024
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🌊
Concrete
Trailer Parking
Small Kayak launch, not for motorized boats, Must carry from park to launch
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Natural
Trailer Parking
Dirt ramp for small craft: Canoe, kayak, paddle board, etc.
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🌊 Canandaigua Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Finger Lake, lake trout
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🌊 Canopus Lake Boat
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by NYSOPRHP
permit required
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🌊 Cayuga Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Finger Lakes longest lake
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🌊 Chautauqua Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Western NY musky
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🌊 Conesus Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Finger Lakes western
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🌊 Delaware River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Upper Delaware scenic
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by National Park Service
Boat launch permit required. Trailer launching only. No jetski or paddlecraft launching. 24 hour max parking.
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🌊 Indian Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Central Adirondacks
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🌊 Keuka Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Y-shaped Finger Lake
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🌊 Lake Champlain
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by State
Salmon and lake trout
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🌊 Lake Erie
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Walleye and steelhead
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Small boat ramp for canoes, kayaks, and small motor boats
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🌊 Lake George
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Queen of American Lakes
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🌊 Lake Ontario
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by County
Eastern Lake Ontario bass
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🌊 Lake Ontario
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by City
Salmon runs, Oswego River
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🌊 Lake Ontario
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Brown trout and salmon
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🌊 Lake Ontario
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by County
Niagara County salmon
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🌊 Atlantic Ocean
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFuel DockFish Cleaning
Managed by County
Fishing capital of the world
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🌊 Niagara River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Great Lakes connection
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🌊 Oneida Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by State
Walleye capital of NY
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🌊 Onondaga Lake Park
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Village of Liverpool
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🌊 Owasco Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by County
Finger Lakes, Cayuga County
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🌊 Pepacton Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by NYC DEP
Brown trout, permit required
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🌊 Great Sacandaga Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Adirondack fishing
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Concrete
Trailer Parking
Managed by Town of Richmond
Closed during swimming season, mid-June through mid-August.
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Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Closed during swimming season, mid-June through mid-August.
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🌊 Lower Saranac Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Saranac chain of lakes
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🌊 Seneca Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Deepest Finger Lake
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🌊 Shinnecock Bay
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Town
Long Island saltwater
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🌊 Skaneateles Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Town
Cleanest Finger Lake
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🌊 St. Lawrence River
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by City
Smallmouth bass and pike
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in New York
How many public boat ramps are in New York? ▼
RampFinder lists 1220 public boat ramps in New York, including 1191 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in New York? ▼
Yes! 1191 of our 1220 listed ramps in New York are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in New York? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Hudson River, Lake Ontario, Cayuga Lake, Lake Champlain. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in New York? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.