NYS DEC Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Port Bay, is located in Wolcott. Paddlers use it as well. From Syracuse it's roughly 38 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: NYSDEC Boat Ramp (West) in Wolcott (1.8 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Wolcott, NY |
| Water | Port Bay |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
Rules and closures near Wolcott: 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 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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NYS DEC Boat Ramp is in Wolcott, New York. We have no street address for NYS DEC Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Port Bay, in Wolcott.
No fee information yet for NYS DEC Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes, NYS DEC Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
It's operated by NYS DEC, who also posts any closure notices.
NYSDEC Boat Ramp (West) in Wolcott (1.8 miles), NYSDEC Boat Ramp (Southwest) in Wolcott (3.8 miles) and Sodus Point Beach Park Boat Ramp in Sodus (7.4 miles).
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