Boat Launch Sites for Chenango 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam Pond | Off County Route 7, approx. 4 miles north of the Hamlet of McDonough. | Beach launch | 8 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Chenango River | Greene | NYS Rte. 12 in the Hamlet of Brisben. | Beach launch | 8 cars | DEC | |
| Chenango River | Greene | In the Village of Greene at the Route 41 bridge. | Hand launch | 6 cars | Municipal | |
| Chenango River | Halfway House | Off Route 12 on County Route 32B. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Chenango River | Norwich | Off Route 12 at North Norwich. | Hand launch | 16 cars | DEC | |
| Chenango River | Norwich | In City of Norwich at the Hale Street bridge. | Hard surface ramp | 6 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Chenango River | Sherburne | Off Route 80 just west of the Village of Sherburne. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC | |
| Guilford Lake | Near lake outlet along County Route 35. | Beach launch | 12 cars | DEC | ||
| Long Pond | Off Route 41, 3 miles northwest of Hamlet of Smithville Flats. | Concrete ramp | 10 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Sangerfield River | 2.6 miles north of Sherburne on Rte 12B, to Co Rt 23. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC | ||
| Susquehanna River | Afton | At Rte 41 bridge on Village of Afton. | Gravel ramp | 12 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Bainbridge | At Bainbridge Park located downstream of the Route 206 bridge. | Hard surface ramp | 5 cars and trailers | Municipal | |
| Unadilla River | Guilford (Batterson Rd) | NYS Route 8, 2 1/2 miles south of Mount Upton. | Beach launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Unadilla River | South New Berlin | Adjacent to Route 23 bridge crossing the Unadilla River in the Hamlet of South New Berlin. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Unadilla River | South New Berlin | Off Route 8, 2 miles north of the Hamlet of South New Berlin. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC |
