Boat Launch Sites for Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopus Lake | Carmel | Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Off Route 301, 9 miles east of Village of Cold Springs. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Electric motors. Permit required, available from park manager. | OPRHP |
| Stillwater Lake | Carmel | Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Off Taconic Parkway, southbound, 1 mile south of Route 301. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Permit required from park manager. Electric motors only. | OPRHP |
| White Pond | Kent | Off Route 301 on Farmers Mill Rd (County Route 42) to White Pond Road. | Gravel ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Electric motors only | DEC |
