Boat Launch Sites for Niagara 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 | Amherst | 2 miles northeast of Amherst on Tonawanda Creek Road to Brenon Road. | Concrete ramp | 60 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Erie Canal | Gasport | 1/2 mile east of Gasport on Route 31 to Bolton Rd. | Concrete ramp | 20 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | |
| Erie Canal | Lockport | Upper Terminal Wall, under Prospect St. Bridge (E-235) | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Steep Ramp | Canal Corp. |
| Erie Canal | Martinsville | West Canal Park and Marina north side of canal 1 mile East of Martinsville | Concrete ramp | 60 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Erie Canal | North Tonawanda | City Boat Launch 1/4 mile East of Division St. Bridge E-244 on Sweeney St. | Concrete ramp | 20 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Erie Canal | Royalton | Bolton Road Bridge Ramp, located off Bolton Road | Concrete ramp | Municipal | ||
| Erie Canal | Off Route 62 in City of North Tonawanda. | Hard surface ramp | 100 cars and trailers | OPRHP | ||
| Lake Ontario | Newfane | Marina located off West Main St., in Village of Olcott. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Lake Ontario | Somerset | Golden Hill State Park Campground. Town of Somerset, lower Lake Road on Route 18, East of Olcott. | Hard surface ramp | 50 cars and trailers | OPRHP | |
| Lake Ontario | Wilson | Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Route 18, west of Wilson. East branch of 12 Mile Creek. | Hard surface ramp | 50 cars and trailers | OPRHP | |
| Lake Ontario | Wilson | Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Route 18, west of Wilson. West branch of 12 Mile Creek. | Hand launch | 30 cars | OPRHP | |
| Lake Ontario | Wilson | Wilson Launch Ramp located on Riverview Drive. Main branch of 12 Mile Creek. | Hard surface ramp | Access not always possible due to shoaling (low water levels). | Municipal | |
| Lake Ontario | Youngstown | Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown. | 2 hard surface ramps | 44 cars and trailers | OPRHP | |
| Tonawanda Creek/Barge Canal | Botanical Gardens Park | Located off Old Falls Blvd, City of North Tonawanda. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Tonawanda Creek/Barge Canal | Service Drive Park | Located off Sweeney Street, City of North Tonawanda. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Tonawanda Creek/Barge Canal | West Canal Park | Located off North Tonawanda Creek Road, Town of Pendleton. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Upper Niagara River | Gratwick-Riverside Park | Located off River Rd. (Rtes 265/384), City of North Tonawanda. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Upper Niagara River | Griffon Park | Located off Buffalo Avenue (Rtes 384,265), City of Niagara Falls. | Hard surface ramp | Municipal | ||
| Lower Niagara River | Fort Niagara State Park | Located off Route 18F, Youngstown. | Hard surface ramps | 44 cars and trailers | OPRHP | |
| Lower Niagara River | Lewiston Marina (Sand Docks) | Located at foot of Center St. (Route 104), Village of Lewiston. | Hard surface ramp | 30 cars and trailers | Municipal |
