Boat Launch Sites for Washington County
For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny water flea, an invasive zooplankton species, has been confirmed in Lake Champlain. Please help us prevent further spread of this species in the Adirondacks by:
- Completely drying fishing equipment and all water-holding compartments of your boat.
- Decontaminating fishing equipment and all water-holding compartments with hot water (at least 140° F).
If drying or decontaminating are not possible, thoroughly flush your boat and equipment with water free of water fleas in an area that will not drain into the waterbody you will be boating on.
| Waterbody | Town | Location (some links leave DEC website) | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Pond | Greenwich | Carters Pond Wildlife Management Area. 43.164552°N, 73.423930°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Electric motors only | DEC | |
| Champlain Canal |
Fort Edward |
Lock C7. 43.255958°N, 73.584864°W (Google Maps) | |
7 cars | Canal Corp. | ||
| Champlain Canal | Fort Edward | 43.260631°N, 73.580616°W (Google Maps) | |
12 cars | Municipal | ||
| Champlain Canal | Greenwich | 43.170170°N, 73.579335°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Municipal | ||
| Champlain Canal | Hudson Falls | Lock C9. 43.355296°N, 73.495294°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Canal Corp. | ||
| Champlain Canal | Fort Ann | 43.414331°N, 73.485403°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Municipal | ||
| Champlain Canal | Comstock | 43.459338°N, 73.441108°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Municipal | ||
| Champlain Canal | Whitehall | 43.550870°N, 73.402745°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | Municipal | ||
| Cossayuna Lake | Argyle | 43.218552°N, 73.411210°W (Google Maps) | |
30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed |  |
DEC |
| Dead Lake | Jackson | 43.097498°N, 73.377891°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars | DEC | ||
| Glens Falls Feeder Canal | Hudson Falls | Martindale Boat Basin Park. 43.305994°N, 73.581307°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars | Municipal | ||
| Hudson River | Fort Edward | Bradley Beach. 43.266892°N, 73.590915°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Lake Champlain | Whitehall | 43.575319°N, 73.433936°W (Google Maps) | |
48 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Water Chestnut, European Frogbit, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Water Flea | Spiny Water Flea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info |
DEC |
| Lake Lauderdale | Jackson | Lauderdale Park. 43.087961°N, 73.371938°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Municipal |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
Boat Launch Types
Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat:
Hard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Unimproved trailer 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.
Other Icons
Accessible Features - Locations are identified above. Sites are accessible to the top of the boat ramp, if provided at a site. Parking, as well as other amenities such as bathrooms and informational kiosks, are also accessible. Some sites on larger waters also have accessible boarding docks. Contact your local DEC office for additional details. See a full listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations.
