Boat Launch Sites for Cayuga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Lake | Aurora | Long Point State Park. 42.715356°N, 76.708088°W (Google Maps) |  |
35 cars | Hydrilla, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Fishhook Waterflea, Round Goby | OPRHP | |
| Cayuga Lake/Seneca River | Aurelius | Mud Lock. 42.946525°N, 76.733815°W (Google Maps) | |
19 cars and trailers, 7 cars | Hydrilla, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Fishhook Waterflea, Round Goby |  |
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| Cayuga Lake | Union Springs | Frontenac Park. 42.842442°N, 76.696323°W (Google Maps) | |
20 cars, 10 cars and trailers | Hydrilla, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Fishhook Waterflea, Round Goby | Municipal | |
| Seneca River | Brutus | 43.075420°N, 76.513752°W (Google Maps) |  |
10 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | DEC | |
| Seneca River | Mentz | 43.078611°N, 76.644953°W (Google Maps) | |
25 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel, Round Goby | DEC | |
| Lake Ontario | Fair Haven | Fair Haven Beach State Park. 43.342026°N, 76.702255°W (Google Maps) | |
150 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea, Round Goby | OPRHP | |
| Owasco Lake | Owasco | Emerson Park. 42.905130°N, 76.539395°W (Google Maps) | |
25 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Fishhook Waterflea | Municipal |
*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.
