Boat Launch Sites for Otsego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basswood Pond | Burlington | Basswood Pond State Forest. 42.750509°N, 75.123248°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Accessible fishing platform. Electric motors only. | DEC | |
| Bear Swamp Pond | Decatur | Bear Swamp State Forest. 42.691647°N, 74.675349°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Electric motors only. | DEC | |
| Canadarago Lake | Richfield Springs | 42.818743°N, 75.013074°W (Google Maps) |  |
40 cars and trailers, 5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | Day use fee in season. | OPRHP |
| Gilbert Lake | Laurens | Gilbert Lake State Park. 42.584647°N, 75.131015°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Day use fee in season. Electric motors only. Boat permit required, see Park office. Boat rentals available. | OPRHP | |
| Goodyear Lake | Milford | Goodyear Lake Waterway Access. 42.504995°N, 74.975311°W (Google Maps) | |
15 cars | Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Eurasian Watermilfoil |  Including fishing platform at end of 1/2-mile accessible trail |
DEC |
| Otsego Lake | Springfield | Glimmerglass State Park. 42.791688°N, 74.867867°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | OPRHP | ||
| Otsego Lake | Cooperstown | 42.702753°N, 74.922145°W (Google Maps) | |
Municipal | |||
| Susquehanna River | Colliersville | 42.491287°N, 74.978824°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Cooperstown | 42.661450°N, 74.949275°W (Google Maps) | |
4 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Crumhorn | Susquehanna State Forest. 42.556314°N, 74.942386°W (Google Maps) | |
8 cars and trailers, 6 cars | Zebra Mussel | |
DEC |
| Susquehanna River | Emmons | 42.457781°N, 75.007732°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Oneonta | 42.441981°N, 75.099831°W (Google Maps) | |
15 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Portlandville | 42.528449°N, 74.971141°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Eurasian Watermilfoil | But water is very shallow which may impact ability to launch at low water levels. |
DEC |
| Susquehanna River | Sidney | 42.315483°N, 75.414102°W (Google Maps) | |
30 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Otego | 42.376707°N, 75.200609°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Susquehanna River | Unadilla | 42.320532°N, 75.323223°W (Google Maps) | |
40 cars | Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Unadilla River | Butternuts | 42.426760°N, 75.380133°W (Google Maps) | |
4 cars | DEC |
*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.
