Boat Launch Sites for Washington County
Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
- 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 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.
- Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Pond | On Route 338, 2 miles south of Hamlet of Cossayuna. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Electric motors only | DEC | |
| Cossayuna Lake | Off Route 40 at the Hamlet of South Argyle, east on County Route 49 to East Shore Road. | Hard surface ramp | 30 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Lake Champlain | South Bay | On Route 22, 2 1/2 miles northwest of Village of Whitehall. | Hard surface ramp | 48 cars and trailers | DEC |
More about Boat Launch Sites for Washington County:
- Cossayuna Lake Area Boat Launches - Boat launch information for the Cossayuna Lake area of the Adirondack Region


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