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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.
Onondaga County, DEC Region 7
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 DEC
Spruce Pond Off Herlighy Road, 8 miles east of Village of Tully. Hand launch 6 cars No motors permitted DEC



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