Boat Launch Sites for Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River | Hancock | Off Bard Parker Road, south edge of village off NY Route 97. | Hand launch | 15 cars | DEC | |
| Delaware River (East Branch) | Fish's Eddy | Off County Route 28, approximately 1/4 mile west of Hamlet of Fish's Eddy. | Hand launch | 5 cars | DEC | |
| Delaware River (West Branch) | Deposit | Off Airport Road at south edge of Village of Deposit. Approx. ½ mile from NY Route 17 overpass. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Delaware River (West Branch) | Hale Eddy | On County Route 56, off NY Route 17 approximately 6 ½ miles west of Village of Hancock. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC | |
| Little Pond | Off Route 17, 14 miles north of Hamlet of Livingston Manor on Beaverkill Road. | Hand launch | 20 cars and trailers | No motors | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Otego | Off Wells Bridge-Otego Road, 2 1/2 miles west of Viillage of Otego, on south side of river. | Hand launch | 10 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Unadilla | On west side of Village of Unadilla, off River Road 1 mile south of intersection of Route 7 and I-88 connector. | Hand launch | 40 cars | DEC |


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