Boat Launch Sites for Lewis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Canoe Route | Various | There are numerous sites designed for canoe/kayak launching from the Town of Croghan (High Falls Reservoir) east to the Town of Webb (Moshier Reservoir). |  |
Various | |||
| Black River | Croghan | 43.895564°N, 75.504978°W (Google Maps) |  |
22 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | DEC | |
| Black River | Denmark | 43.9361°N, 75.5696°W (Google Maps) |  |
11 cars with trailers. 1 car with no trailer. 3 cars in hand launch only area. |
Gravel area with accessible parking and single-lane boat launch. |
DEC | |
| Black River | Lowville | 43.774513°N, 75.446611°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | DEC | |
| Black River | Greig | 43.711117°N, 75.398876°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | Accessible parking and wildlife viewing platform | DEC |
| Black River | Turin | 43.678306°N, 75.366062°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | DEC | |
| Black River | Lyonsdale | Upper Lyons Falls. 43.616091°N, 75.356931°W (Google Maps) | |
Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | Municipal | ||
| Black River | Lyonsdale | Lower Lyons Falls. 43.620394°N, 75.357576°W (Google Maps) | |
Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea | Brookfield Renewable Energy | ||
| Clear Pond | Croghan | 43.982391°N, 75.225439°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars | Site provided via Fish & Wildlife Agreement (FWMA) with private landowners. No motors allowed. | DEC | |
| Francis Lake | Watson | Independence River Wild Forest. 43.860827°N, 75.169079°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars | DEC | ||
| Indian Lake | Diana | Fort Drum Military Installation. 44.143723°N, 75.452427°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars and trailers | Requires a Recreation Access Permit (leaves DEC website) and check-in/check-out through the Fort Drum's Sportsman's Hotline. | Federal (US Army) | |
| Indian River | Diana | Onjebonge State Forest. 44.096637°N, 75.493957°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Accessible fishing platform | DEC | |
| Lake Bonaparte | Diana | Sand Bay State Forest. 44.160893°N, 75.390038°W (Google Maps) | |
14 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil | DEC | |
| Long Pond | Croghan | 43.975641°N, 75.196121°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | 10 hp limit. DEC/Future Farmers of America (FFA) by FWMA agreement. | DEC | |
| Oswegatchie River, West Branch | Croghan | 43.980378°N, 75.215936°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | 10 hp limit. Accessible deck/pier. | DEC | |
| Payne Lake | Watson | Independence River Wild Forest. 43.794847°N, 75.293458°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars |  |
DEC | |
| Rock Pond/Trout Lake | Croghan | 43.994065°N, 75.200736°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars | DEC | ||
| Soft Maple Reservoir | Croghan | 43.914556°N, 75.223611°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | |
DEC | |
| Whetstone Marsh Pond | Martinsburg | Whetstone Gulf State Park. 43.683081°N, 75.509671°W (Google Maps) | |
3 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.
