Boat Launch Sites for Schoharie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek | Middleburgh | Mine Kill State Park, Route 30, 5 miles south of Middleburgh. | Concrete ramp | 65 cars and trailers | Ramp serves power authority pump storage reservoir. | OPRHP | |
| Schoharie Creek | Off NY Route 30A approx. 1 1/4 miles north of Hamlet of Central Bridge across from Cripplebush Road junction. | Hand launch | 15 cars | DEC | |||
| Schoharie Creek | Central Bridge | Off NY Route 7 on east side of bridge. | Hand launch | 8 cars | Didymo |
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*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.





