Boat Launch Sites for Sullivan 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 | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basher Kill Marsh | 4 miles south of Wurtsboro, Town of Mamakating. Off Route 209, Haven Road and South Road. | Hand launch (4) | 8-20 cars per site | Electric motors only | DEC | ||
| Cliff Lake | Lumberland | Walk in access 1 mile from parking lot. From east end of Mongaup River bridge off County Route 43. Go north on rough access road and follow signs to parking. | 8 cars | Electric motors only. Open May 1- November 30. | DEC | ||
| Crystal Lake | Freemont | Off Lake Tennanah Road on Crystal Lake Road, 8 miles southwest of Hamlet of Roscoe. Rough road. | Hand launch | 30 cars (0.1 mi from lake) lakeside for 5 cars | Electric motors only | DEC | |
| Delaware River | Callicoon | Off Route 97 in the Hamlet of Callicoon, Town of Delaware. | Hand launch | 40 cars | Didymo |
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| Delaware River | Highland | Town of Highland. Off Route 97 1.5 miles west of Barryville. | Hand launch | 40 cars | Didymo |
DEC | |
| Delaware River | Narrowsburg | Town of Tusten. Off Route 97, Race Course Road (Co Rte 24) to DeMauro Lane (adjacent to town hall). | Hard surface ramp | 24 cars and trailers | Didymo |
DEC | |
| Delaware River | Skinners Falls | Town of Cochecton. Off Route 97 on Skinners Falls Road, 6 1/2 miles north of Narrowsburg adjacent to Milan, PA bridge. | Hand launch | 50 cars | Didymo |
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| Lake Huntington | Cochecton | Off Route 42 on Narrowsburg Road (Co Rte 113), Town of Cochecton. | Concrete ramp | 5 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Lake Superior | On Dr Dugan Road 1.5 miles south of the Hamlet of Bethel. | Hand launch | 120 cars | Electric motors only. By daily fee or annual permit. | DEC | ||
| Loch Sheldrake | In Hamlet of Loch Sheldrake, Town of Fallsburg. DEC cooperative agreement. Junction Route 52 and Hasbrouck Road. | Hand launch | 20 cars | Municipal | |||
| Mongaup Falls Reservoir | Forestburgh | Off Route 42 on Forestburgh Road in the Town of Forestburgh. | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Electric motors only. Open April 1- November 30. | DEC | |
| Mongaup Pond | DeBruce | Campground, Town of Rockland. Off Route 17 at exit 96, 6 miles west on DeBruce Road (County Route 81& 82) to the Hamlet of DeBruce, 3 miles north of Mongaup Pond Road at Mongaup Pond Campsite. | Hand launch | 20 cars | Electric motors only | DEC | |
| Rio Reservoir | Old Plank Rd off Rt 42, 2 1/4mi southwest of the Hamlet of Forestburgh, Town of Forestburgh. | Hand launch (just north of dam) | 15 cars and trailers | Electric motors only. Open April 1- November 30. | DEC | ||
| White Lake | North White Lake | Off Route 17B west of the City of Monticello, Town of Bethel, 1 mile north on White Lake Road (County Route 55) in the Hamlet of North White Lake. | Hard surface ramp and fishing pier | 24 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil |
No vessels exceeding 20' in length, except deck, pontoon, or sailboats | DEC |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
