NYS DEC Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Hudson River in Lake Luzerne, NY. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Wayside Beach Boat Launch in Hadley (2.5 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Lake Luzerne, NY |
| Water | Hudson River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
Closures and rules for NYS DEC Boat Ramp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Hudson River has 6 more public launches besides NYS DEC Boat Ramp. Hudson River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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NYS DEC Boat Ramp is in Lake Luzerne, New York. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of NYS DEC Boat Ramp.
NYS DEC Boat Ramp is on Hudson River.
We don't have fee information for NYS DEC Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at NYS DEC Boat Ramp.
NYS DEC runs NYS DEC Boat Ramp. Ask them about fees and closures.
Wayside Beach Boat Launch in Hadley (2.5 miles), Stewart Pond Fishing Access in Hadley (3.2 miles) and Sherman Island Boat Launch in Corinth (5.1 miles).
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