Dorchester Park Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Whitney Point Lake, is located in Lakeview. It's run by NYS DEC. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. It's about 49 miles from Syracuse, NY, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Upper Lisle Boat Launch in Lakeview (3.2 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Lakeview, NY |
| Water | Whitney Point Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
State agency for boat ramps around Lakeview: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Dorchester Park Boat Launch is in Lakeview, New York. We only have the map location of Dorchester Park Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Whitney Point Lake.
The map data has no fee details for Dorchester Park Boat Launch, so check the signs or NYS DEC before you go.
Yes, Dorchester Park Boat Launch is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
NYS DEC, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Upper Lisle Boat Launch in Lakeview (3.2 miles), Lovell Field Boat Launch in Lakeview (6.8 miles) and Long Pond Boat Launch in Lakeview (7.9 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby