Boat Launch Sites for Schoharie County
For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location (some links leave DEC website) | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer and Travis Ponds | Jefferson | 42.433985°N, 74.603309°W (Google Maps) |  |
4 cars | No gas motors. | DEC | |
| Franklinton Vlaie Pond | Broome | Franklinton Vlaie Wildlife Management Area. 42.520910°N, 74.306299°W (Google Maps) |  |
3 cars and trailers | No gas motors. | DEC | |
| Looking Glass Pond | Summit | Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. 42.550741°N, 74.493784°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars |  (including fishing platforms) |
DEC | |
| Lower Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir | North Blenheim | Mine Kill State Park. 42.440352°N, 74.453554°W (Google Maps) |  |
65 cars and trailers | Day use fee in season. | OPRHP | |
| Schoharie Creek | Blenheim | 42.500004°N, 74.419135°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Very shallow launch | DEC | |
| Schoharie Creek | Esperance | 42.739959°N, 74.333438°W (Google Maps) | |
15 cars | 500' carry to launch | DEC | |
| Schoharie Creek | Central Bridge | 42.708183°N, 74.324533°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars | 200' carry to launch | DEC | |
| Upper Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir | Gilboa | 42.447711°N, 74.415959°W (Google Maps) | |
4 cars | Walk-in access. No gas motors or sailboats allowed. Must call 1-800-724-0309 before visiting site. | NYPA |
*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.
