Boat Launch Sites for Oneida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittning Pond | Adjacent to Route 20, 4 miles west of Village of Bridgewater. | Gravel launch | 20 cars and trailers, 5 cars | DEC | ||
| Delta Lake | Western | Delta Lake State Park, Route. 46 - 6 miles north of City of Rome. | Dual concrete ramps | 70 cars and trailers | OPRHP | |
| Fish Creek (West Branch) | Camden | Off Westdale Rd. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Forestport Reservoir | On Bardwell Mill Road west of Route 28. | Beach launch | 5 cars and trailers | Maintained by Algonquin Power Company and FERC license. | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rome | On Muck Road off South James Street in City of Rome. | Hard surface ramp | 30 cars and trailers | Accessible fishing dock available | DEC |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Utica | Utica Marsh in the City of Utica, at the end of Barnes Avenue off Oriskany Blvd. | Hard surface ramp | 10 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Utica | Utica Marsh in City of Utica off first gravel road to right after crossing Mohawk River on Barnes Avenue off Oriskany Blvd. | Hand launch | 5 cars | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Utica | Take Wurz Avenue off Genesee Street to Blinker Light, then right to road's end at Sewage Treatment Plant. | Hand launch | 5 cars | DEC | |
| Oneida Lake | Godfrey Point | Adjacent to Route 49, 1 mile east of Village of Cleveland. | Hard surface ramp | 56 cars and trailers, 6 cars | DEC | |
| Little Long Lake | Forestport | On Long Lake Road at intersection of Capron Road in Town of Forestport. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC |
