Gananoque gives you public access to the water on Saint Lawrence River in Clayton, NY. The drive from Syracuse covers roughly 88 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Boat Launch in Alexandria Bay in Alexandria Bay, about 15 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Clayton, NY |
| Water | Saint Lawrence River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Gananoque, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Gananoque is in Clayton, New York. Open the map link to see where Gananoque sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Saint Lawrence River.
The map data has no fee details for Gananoque, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Gananoque clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Clayton in Clayton, about 11 miles away.
Brook Trout in Clayton (7.9 miles), Kayak Launch in Clayton in Clayton (11 miles) and Seeleys Bay Canoe Launch in Clayton (11 miles).
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