Boat Launches in the Adirondacks

Adirondack boat launches

Boat launches offer easy access to many of our Adirondack lakes. Some of these boat launches provide free access, others are found at state campgrounds where day use fees apply. From these launches you can also enjoy still waters and remote wildlife by doing some paddling.

There are several types of boat launches:

  • Hard surface or concrete ramp sites afford float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats
  • Beach launch float-off or float-on with trailered boat capability
  • Some 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 with no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.

Remember to help prevent to spread of aquatic invasive species

  • Remove all mud and aquatic plants from all gear, boats, motors, and trailers before departing from your boating location
  • Drain all water including bilges, live wells, and bait tanks before departing from your fishing location
  • Do not transport fish from one body of water to another
  • Do not release unused bait into a body of water
  • Do not dispose of fish carcasses or by-products in any body of water
  • Learn the proper "Clean, Drain, Dry" technique after boating from our friends at the Adirondack Watershed Institute and do your part in protecting the Adirondack Park against the threat of invasive species.

Browse our boat launch listings and find the perfect place to start your day on an Adirondack lake!

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Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
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Raquette Lake
Route 28
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
This is the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks, with plenty of inlets and outlets to explore, such as South Inlet,
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Lower Sargent Pond from Tioga Point.
John Dillon Park
Route 30
Long Lake, NY 12847
A fully accessible wilderness area located near Long Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips, space for overnights, and room to enjoy the wilderness.
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Brown Tract Pond Hand Launch
Uncas Road
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
Motors are not allowed on Brown Tract Pond -- hand launch only. The launch is located at Lower Brown Tract Pond State Campground on Brown Tract Rd. off of Rt. 28, 7 miles east of the hamlet of Eagle Bay.
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A C2 canoe in a shallow river in the fall
Raquette Lake Boat Launch
Route 28
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
This hard surface boat launch and public dock is located on Main Street/County Route 2, across the street from the Raquette Lake Supply Co. General Store. This boat launch affords easy access for all boat types.
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Two people on a dock next to a boat launch
Poplar Point Boat Launch
Piseco, NY 12139
Poplar Point is no longer a paid campsite, but remains open as a picnic area and no-fee boat launch facility.
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Looking across Poplar Point boat launch at Piseco Lake.
Piseco Lake Boat Launches (3)
Old Piseco Road
Piseco, NY 12139
There are three public campgrounds on Piseco Lake, each with a hard surface boat launch. The boat launches are off of Rt. 8, west of the hamlet of Piseco.
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Fourth Lake Day Use Area
Petrie Road
Inlet, NY 13360
This large picnic area is on the shore of Fourth Lake, and is also an access point for the Alger Island Campground.
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A wonderful day on the water at Fourth Lake.
Lake Pleasant Small Boat Launch
Route 30
Speculator, NY 12164
There is an unpaved launch in Speculator on the northern end of Lake Pleasant near the Sacandaga River Outlet. Boat launch limited to canoes, kayaks, and small motor boats on trailers.
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A couple kayakers by a hand launch
Forked Lake DEC Beach Launch
Route 30
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
The 2018 season was marked by historic low water. If conditions continue, please take care and watch for rocks, especially if you are launching a prop boat.
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A hard ramp and parking at the launch.
Golden Beach Boat Launch
Route 28
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
On the shores of Raquette Lake sits the Golden Beach Campground and Day Use Area.
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Explore historic Raquette Lake.
Seventh Lake Beach Launch
Route 28
Inlet, NY 13360
The Seventh Lake Beach Launch is located within the Eight Lake Public Campground and Day Use Area and provides access for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in Seventh Lake.
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The first part of the Seventh Lake beach launch
Long Lake DEC Boat Launch
Dock Road
Long Lake, NY 12847
Located within the Hamlet of Long Lake is the Long Lake Boat Launch. This hard surface launch is positioned on the beautiful eastern shore of Long Lake and provides float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
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A scenic cruise is a great way to enjoy an Adirondack fall.
Seventh Lake Boat Launch
Route 28
Inlet, NY 13360
Part of the stunning Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Seventh Lake's sandy beaches and open views make for a great day on the water, whether you're fishing or just out for a paddle.
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Seventh Lake is popular for boating.
Indian Lake DEC Boat Launch
State Route 30
Sabael, NY 12864
The Indian Lake Island Campground boasts one of the newest and modern launch sites in the area, with a large concrete ramp that can facilitate the largest trailered boats with enough parking for most rigs.
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One of the newest and modern launch sites in the area.
Limekiln Lake Boat Launch
Route 28
Inlet, NY 13360
A hard surface boat launch on Limekiln Lake off of Route 28, 3 miles southeast of Inlet in the Adirondacks. Small day use fee for those not camping there.
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Get out on Limekiln Lake from the campground.
Little Sand DEC Campsite Boat Launch
County Route 24, Old Piseco Road
Piseco, NY 12139
This boat launch is located in Little Sand Point Campground, which is a family camping favorite on Piseco Lake.
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Spacious wooded sites and a concrete boat launch.