Boat Launch Sites for Otsego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Swamp Pond | South Valley | Off truck trail that starts on east side of Buttermilk Hill Rd approx. 3/4 mile south of NY Rte 165, just east of Hamlet of South Valley. | Hand launch | 5 cars | DEC | |
| Canadarago Lake | Richfield | Adjacent to Route 28, 3 miles south of village of Richfield Springs on Dennison Road. | Dual concrete ramps | 40 cars and trailers plus 5 cars | OPRHP | |
| Goodyear Lake | At end of Silliman Cove Road (on the west side of County Route 35 approx. 1 mile north of junction with NY 7). | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | ||
| Susquehanna River | Colliersville | Along Route 7 just east of intersection of Routes 7 & 28. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Crumhorn | Off County Road 35 on east side of river between villages of Portlandville and Millford. | Hand launch | 28 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Emmons | Off County Road 47. | Hand launch | 20 cars | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Oneonta | Off Route 205 at westerly city limits of Oneonta. | Hand launch | 15 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Sidney | On the north bank of river, west of intersection of Route 7 & new Route 8. | Hand launch | 30 cars | DEC |
