Boat Launch Sites for Schenectady 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstonaugh Lake | Delanson | Featherstonaugh State Forest. 42.811505°N, 74.116521°W (Google Maps) |  |
4 cars | Walk-in access | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Glenville | Freemans Bridge. 42.831196°N, 73.930698°W (Google Maps) |  |
13 cars with trailers, 8 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |  |
DEC |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Niskayuna | Lock 7 Park. 42.803195°N, 73.849041°W (Google Maps) | |
12 cars with trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Niskayuna | Lions Park. 42.777515°N, 73.822783°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Niskayuna | Aqueduct Park. 42.849328°N, 73.889870°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars with trailers, 15 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rotterdam | 42.826940°N, 73.989740°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Access at end of breakwall below lock. | Canal Corp. |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rotterdam | Rotterdam Kiwanis Park. 42.847031°N, 74.014043°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars with trailers, 40 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Rotterdam | Lock 9 State Canal Park. 42.879641°N, 74.042129°W (Google Maps) | |
9 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Canal Corp. | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Schenectady | Gateway Landing Park. 42.817699°N, 73.951977°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | 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.
