Boat Launch Sites for Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardslee Reservoir (East Canada Lake) | St. Johnsville | 43.033028°N, 74.743611°W (Google Maps) |  |
6 cars | 10 hp limit | Brookfield Renewable Energy | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Amsterdam | Quist Road. 42.924025°N, 74.170518°W (Google Maps) |  |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |  |
DEC |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Amsterdam | Lock 10. 42.915669°N, 74.138578°W (Google Maps) | |
2 cars and trailers, 6 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Amsterdam | Port Jackson Boat Launch. 42.938582°N, 74.199996°W (Google Maps) | |
15 cars, 5 cars with trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Florida | 42.952608°N, 74.238328°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Canajoharie | 42.908845°N, 74.572473°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |
DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Fort Plain | 42.94108°N, 74.62416°W (Google Maps) |  |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |
Canal Corp. | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Fort Plain | 42.99111°N, 74.66504°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Nelliston | 42.925252°N, 74.611186°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Open sunrise to sunset. |
DEC |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Mohawk | 42.94461°N, 74.29204°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars, 5 cars with trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | St. Johnsville | St. Johnsville Municipal Marina. 42.994924°N, 74.678659°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Schoharie Creek | Burtonville | 42.804633°N, 74.257870°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | DEC | ||
| Schoharie Creek | Glen | Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site. 42.939473°N, 74.289976°W (Google Maps) | |
30 cars and trailers | OPRHP |
*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.
