Boat Launch Sites for Onondaga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesville Reservoir | Jamesville | 42.982205°N, 76.070779°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Water Chestnut, Starry Stonewart | Carry to water. | DEC |
| Labrador Pond | Tully | Labrador Hollow Unique Area. 42.785753°N, 76.054072°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | No motors permitted. Accessible fishing pier available. | DEC |
| Oneida River | Clay | 43.210323°N, 76.266086°W (Google Maps) |  |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | DEC | |
| Oneida Lake | Cicero | Oneida Shores Park. 43.228063°N, 76.109098°W (Google Maps) | |
40 cars, 40 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | Fee required. | Municipal |
| Onondaga Lake | Liverpool | Onondaga Lake Park. 43.100382°N, 76.209010°W (Google Maps) | |
25 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | Fee required. | Municipal |
| Onondaga Lake | Syracuse | Kenneth P. Lynch. 43.073101°N, 76.204761°W (Google Maps) | |
30 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby |  Fishing platform. |
DEC |
| Otisco Lake | Spafford | 42.84331°N, 76.26339°W (Google Maps) | |
13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf pondweed, Asian Clam | * Church Hill Road is closed between Stanton Road and West Valley Road. Access West Valley Road from Sawmill Road. |
DEC |
| Otisco Lake | Spafford | 42.844935°N, 76.265742°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf pondweed, Asian Clam |
Fishing pier available (causeway) |
DEC |
| Seneca River | Baldwinsville | Community Park. 43.147959°N, 76.320632°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | |
Municipal | |
| Seneca River | Baldwinsville | Mercer Park. 43.158079°N, 76.336664°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | |
Municipal | |
| Seneca River | Lysander | 43.128627°N, 76.257864°W (Google Maps) | |
9 cars and trailers, 4 cars | Fishing platform available. | DEC | |
| Skaneateles Lake | Skaneateles | 42.910835°N, 76.422596°W (Google Maps) | |
35 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | However there is a steep incline from the parking area down to the boat ramp and loading dock area. The loading area can be accessed by car if necessary, but vehicles cannot be parked there. Accessible pit privy available. |
DEC |
| Spruce Pond | Fabius | Morgan Hill State Forest. 42.799219°N, 76.025669°W (Google Maps) | |
6 cars | Electric motors only. | 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.
