Boat Launch Sites for Orleans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Canal | Albion | East on County Hwy 2, past Lattins Farm Dr. Bridge | Concrete ramp | 5 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | |
| Erie Canal | Clarkson | 1 mile east of Holley, off Route 31. | Concrete ramp | 30 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | |
| Erie Canal | Medina | North side of Canal just west of Bates Rd. Bridge (E-208) | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | |
| Erie Canal | Middleport | Located at the Middleport Guard Gate 1 mile East of Middleport on Rte 31E. | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | |
| Lake Ontario | Carlton | Oak Orchard Marine Park West. In Town of Carlton, west side of creek off of Archbald Road. | 4 concrete ramps | 96 cars and trailers plus 25 cars | OPRHP | |
| Lake Ontario | Carlton | Oak Orchard Marine Park East. Town of Carlton, east side of creek at end of Route 98. | 3 cement ramps | 25 cars and trailers plus 17 cars | OPRHP | |
| Waterport Reservoir (a.k.a.Lake Alice) | On Route 279, 4 miles north of Route 104. | Concrete ramp | 8 cars and trailers | Municipal | ||
| Glenwood Lake | On Route 63, 2.3 miles south of Route 104. | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Municipal |
