Boat Launch Sites for Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia Lake | Cazenovia | 42.924532°N, 75.870201°W (Google Maps) |  |
15 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | Hand carry over perimeter boulders. | DOT |
| Cazenovia Lake | Cazenovia | Lakeside Park. 42.938561°N, 75.861507°W (Google Maps) |  |
8 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | Launch permit required. Call 315-655-3041 for hours of operation. | Municipal |
| Cazenovia Lake | Cazenovia | Helen McNitt State Park. 42.971236°N, 75.877238°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | Must carry watercraft 75 yards to water. | OPRHP |
| Eaton Brook Reservoir | Eaton | 42.860618°N, 75.690664°W (Google Maps) | |
13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Lebanon Reservoir | Lebanon | 42.799227°N, 75.610695°W (Google Maps) | |
14 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | DEC | |
| Lake Moraine (Madison Reservoir) | Madison | 42.859180°N, 75.513054°W (Google Maps) | |
13 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | DEC | |
| Oneida Lake | Sullivan | 43.161472°N, 75.928081°W (Google Maps) | |
100 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby |  |
DEC |
| Stoney Pond | Nelson | Stoney Pond State Forest. 42.882000°N, 75.713473°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Electric motors only. | DEC | |
| Upper Leland Pond | Eaton | 42.878436°N, 75.573934°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | Accessible fishing pier available. | 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.
