Boat Launch Sites for Madison 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: As listed in the chart below, the Oneida Lake - South Shore boat launch is accessible. It has designated parking, a loading dock and an accessible privy. Also, Upper Lelands Pond has a wheelchair accessible fishing pier with designated parking.
Full Listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Brook Reservoir | Off Eaton Brook Road (Co Rte 52), 2 miles east of Hamlet of West Eaton. | Concrete ramp | 13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel |
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| Lebanon Reservoir | On Reservoir Road about 4 miles west of Village of Hamilton. | Concrete ramp | 14 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed |
DEC | ||
| Madison Reservoir | On County Route 87 (East Lake Rd) 3 miles south of Madison. | Concrete ramp | 13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed |
DEC | ||
| Oneida Lake | Off Route 31, 1 mile east of Hamlet of Bridgeport. | Concrete ramp | 100 cars and trailers (4 ramps) | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel |
Accessible | DEC | |
| Upper Leland Pond | On Route 26, approx. 1 mile southwest of Village of Bouckville. | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed |
Wheelchair accessible fishing pier available | DEC |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
