Boat Launch Sites for Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Tract Pond | Lower Brown Tract Pond Campground | Off Route 28, on Brown Tract Pond Road, seven miles east of Hamlet of Eagle Bay. | Hand launch | 10 cars | No motors permitted | DEC |
| Eighth Lake | Campground. Route 28, 5 miles west of Raquette Lake. | Hard surface ramp | 10 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Forked Lake | Campground. Off Route 30, 3 miles west Hamlet of Deerland. | Beach launch | 40 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Fourth Lake | Inlet | On Route 28, 10 miles east of Old Forge | Hard surface ramp | 25 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Indian Lake | Indian Lake Islands Campgrounds | Access from Route 30, 14 miles north of Village of Speculator. | Hard surface ramp | 50 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Lake Durant | Campground | Campground. On Route 28, 3 miles east of Hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake. | Hard surface ramp | 10 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Lake Eaton | Campground. On Route 30, 2 miles west of Long Lake village. | Beach launch | 12 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Lewey Lake | Campground. Off Route 30, 14 miles north of Village of Speculator. | Beach launch | 15 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Limekiln Lake | Campground. Off Route 28, 3 miles southeast of Hamlet of Inlet. | Hard surface ramp | 15 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Long Lake | Off Route 30 on the east shore of Long Lake. | Hard surface ramp | 60 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Piseco Lake | Little Sand Point Campground | Access via Route 8, 3 miles west of Piseco. | Hard surface ramp | 6 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Piseco Lake | Point Comfort Campground | Access via Route 8, 4 miles west of Piseco. | Hard surface ramp | 6 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Piseco Lake | Poplar Point Campground | Access via Route 8, 2 miles west of Piseco. | Hard surface ramp | 15 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Raquette Lake | Golden Beach Campground | On Route 28, 3 miles north of Hamlet of Raquette Lake. | Beach launch | 50 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Sacandaga Lake | Moffit Beach Campground | Near Route 8, 4 miles west of Village of Speculator. | Hard surface ramp | 30 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Seventh Lake | Fulton chain | On Route 28, 3 miles east of Hamlet of Inlet. | Hard surface ramp | 20 cars and trailers | DEC |
More about Boat Launch Sites for Hamilton County:
- Speculator/ Piseco Lake Area Boat Launches - Boat launch information for the Piseco Lake and Speculator area of the Adirondack Region
- Indian Lake Area Boat Launches - Boat launch information for the Indian and Lewey Lakes area of the Adirondack Region
- Long Lake Area Boat Launches - Boat launch information for the Long and Blue Mountain Lakes area of the Adirondack Region
- Fulton Chain of Lakes Area Boat Launches - Boat launch information for the Fulton Chain of Lakes area of the Adirondack Region
