Boat Launch Sites for Tioga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River | Apalachin | Between Routes 17C and 434 on south shore of river | Concrete ramp | 20 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Barton | Off Route 17 in Hamlet of Barton. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Nichols (East) | On East River Drive, 1 mile east of Village of Nichols. | Concrete ramp | 12 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Nichols (West) | On West River Drive approx. 4 miles west of Village of Nichols. | Concrete ramp | 8 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Owego | ½ mile east of Hamlet of Apalachin. | Concrete ramp | 20 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Owego | On Marshland Road. | Hard surface ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Susquehanna River | Owego | At Hickories Park located off Route 17C. | Hard surface ramp | 6 cars and trailers | Municipal |


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