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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.
Tioga County, DEC Region 7
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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