Boat Launch Sites for Herkimer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Lake | Webb | Alger Island Campground & Fourth Lake Day Use Area. 43.736572°N, 74.892007°W (Google Maps) |  |
25 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Swollen Bladderwort |
This boat launch is temporarily closed starting Monday, September 12, 2022. The closure will allow DEC to make repairs and improvements to the launch. The launch will re-open in spring 2023.
See the press release for more details. |
DEC |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Frankfort | Frankfort Marina. 43.041050°N, 75.069302°W (Google Maps) |  |
15 cars and trailers, 15 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Accessible fishing dock available | Municipal |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Herkimer | 43.018779°N, 74.978715°W (Google Maps) | |
40 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Herkimer | 43.017229°N, 74.997482°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Little Falls | 43.025583°N, 74.882083°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Little Falls | Rotary Park. 43.033539°N, 74.866107°W (Google Maps) | |
25 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Mohawk | 43.015249°N, 75.012893°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | DEC | |
| Mohawk River/Barge Canal | Ilion | Ilion Marina. 43.019410°N, 75.028276°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars, 6 cars with trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel | Municipal | |
| Moshier Reservoir | Webb | 43.896748°N, 75.054546°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | DEC | ||
| Nicks Lake | Webb | Nicks Lake Campground & Day Use Area. 43.675391°N, 74.989005°W (Google Maps) |  |
20 cars | No motors permitted. Accessible picnic area, restrooms, shower house, and campsites. Day use fee in season. Open when campground is operating. | DEC | |
| North Lake | Ohio | Black River Wild Forest. 43.524222°N, 74.94353°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | ||
| Quiver Pond | Webb | 43.738423°N, 74.872165°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | DEC | ||
| Stillwater Reservoir | Webb | 43.890621°N, 75.035312°W (Google Maps) | |
30 cars and trailers | Variable Leaf Milfoil | DEC | |
| South Lake | Ohio | 43.517417°N, 74.908799°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars and trailers | Canal Corp. | ||
| Twitchell Lake | Webb | 43.840864°N, 74.893438°W (Google Maps) | |
3 cars and trailers, 5 cars | DEC | ||
| Weaver Lake | Warren | 42.847941°N, 74.927454°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, European Frogbit | Electric motors only | DEC |
| Woodhull Lake | Webb | Black River Wild Forest. 43.601482°N, 75.020045°W (Google Maps) | |
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*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.
