Boat Launch Sites for Franklin County
For an explanation of the recreational icons on this page, see below.
| Waterbody | Town | Location (some links leaves DEC website) | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Paul Smiths | 44.432106°N, 74.298325°W (Google Maps) |  |
5 cars |  |
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| Buck Pond | Onchiota | Buck Pond Campground & Day Use Area. 44.508367°N, 74.115688°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. Electric motors only. | DEC | |
| East Pine Pond | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.339754°N, 74.411238°W (Google Maps) | |
5 cars | |
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| Fish Creek Pond | Saranac Lake | Fish Creek Pond Campground & Day Use Area. 44.308169°N, 74.361809°W (Google Maps) |  |
15 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil | Accessible fishing pier. Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC |
| Floodwood Pond | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.339176°N, 74.405359°W (Google Maps) | |
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| Follensby Clear Pond South | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.310394°N, 74.346825°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | |
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| Follensby Clear Pond North | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.319153°N, 74.335466°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | 15 hp limit | DEC |
| Hoel Pond | Santa Clara | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.346892°N, 74.344406°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars | DEC | ||
| Lake Colby | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.348728°N, 74.144843°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | 10 hp motor restriction |
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| Lake Flower | Saranac Lake | 44.323496°N, 74.125247°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | |
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| Lake Kushaqua | Onchiota | Buck Pond Campground & Day Use Area. 44.508517°N, 74.116125°W (Google Maps) | |
Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC | ||
| Little Clear Pond | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.355367°N, 74.292125°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | No motors/no fishing. | DEC | |
| Little Green Pond | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.359133°N, 74.295204°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | No motors/no fishing. | DEC | |
| Meacham Lake | Duane | Meacham Lake Campground & Day Use Area. 44.569366°N, 74.274134°W (Google Maps) | |
50 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil | Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. Also a hand launch on northern end of lake (no fee). | DEC |
| Raquette River | Tupper Lake | Saranac Lakes Wild Forest. 44.239367°N, 74.388237°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars and trailers | |
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| Rollins Pond | Santa Clara | Rollins Pond Campground. 44.304127°N, 74.400559°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | 25 hp limit. Day use fee in season. Launch open year round. | DEC | |
| Santa Clara Flow/St. Regis River | Santa Clara | 44.630675°N, 74.453463°W (Google Maps) | |
10 cars and trailers | DEC | ||
| Saranac Lake (Lower - Ampersand Bay) | Saranac Lake | 44.325850°N, 74.155052°W (Google Maps) | |
12 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | DEC | |
| Saranac Lake (Lower - Second Pond) | Saranac Lake | Saranac Lake Islands Campground & Day Use Area. 44.287336°N, 74.184926°W (Google Maps) | |
75 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed | |
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| Saranac Lake (Middle) | Saranac Lake | 44.244464°N, 74.268724°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | DEC | |
| Saranac Lake (Upper) | Tupper Lake | 44.238834°N, 74.314480°W (Google Maps) | |
18 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | |
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| Saranac Lake (Upper) | Saranac Lake | 44.344741°N, 74.320899°W (Google Maps) | |
26 cars and trailers and 12 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil | |
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| Tupper Lake | Moody | 44.195388°N, 74.483604°W (Google Maps) | |
35 cars and trailers | Variable Leaf Milfoil | |
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| Whey Pond | Santa Clara | Rollins Pond Campground. 44.304714°N, 74.400277°W (Google Maps) | |
16 cars | |
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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.
