Boat Launch Sites for Onondaga 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.
Accessibility: The Skaneateles Lake boat launch is wheelchair accessible and may be accessed by car only. There is no wheelchair accessible route from the parking area to the dock. An accessible pit privy is available.
Full Listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida River | On Bonstead Road approx. 2 miles northwest of Village of Three Rivers. | Concrete ramp | 20 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Otisco Lake | On West Valley Rd, 2 miles north of Saw Mill Road. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Fishing pier available | DEC | |
| Skaneateles Lake | Off Route 41A, 2 1/2 miles south of the Village of Skaneateles. | Concrete ramp | 35 cars and trailers | See above for Accessibility | DEC | |
| Spruce Pond | Off Herlighy Road, 8 miles east of Village of Tully. | Hand launch | 6 cars | No motors permitted | DEC |
