Launch into Lake George for great fishing and great fun on the water!
This DEC launch is located 2-miles south of Ticonderoga and on the east shore of Lake George.
This hard-ramp launch is close to town, but far enough away that it's a quiet spot to launch onto the north end of Lake George. Here's the lowdown:
Accessibility features:
Access for canoes and kayaks. Only small boats can access Lake Champlain from this launch.
Get out on the water, and keep your eye to the sky! Westport offers beautiful views and great opportunities for birders in the region.
DEC boat launch on Route 22 in the village of Westport. Hard surface ramp with parking for 35 cars and trailers.
Westport’s position on North West Bay is optimal for finding wintering and migrating waterfowl and other species along the lake. Look for many duck species including common and Barrow’s goldeneye, greater and lesser scaup, bufflehead, and common and hooded mergansers.
Putnam Pond Campground is perfect for every camping need. It's location near a wilderness area is prime for exploration, but the maintained facilities take away some of the backcountry stress.
Large, well-forested campsites with lots of privacy. This is a key start-off point for hiking in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
Choose from interior site camping, which requires a boat for access, or the developed area where car camping is accessible. Campers can rent a canoe or rowboat from DEC staff.
Putnam Pond is quiet and relaxing, and a great place to fish!
Located in the Putnam Pond Campground off Route 74. 6 miles west of the village of Ticonderoga.
There is a narrow hard surface ramp with parking for 10 cars and trailers. Day use fee in season.
A lovely beach launch with parking for 6 cars and trailers.
Located in the Lincoln Pond Campground, 6 miles south of Elizabethtown on County Route 7.
Access to launch is through the NYS DEC Campground. Fee may apply.
Mossy Point, on Black Point Road, 2 miles south of the village of Ticonderoga, is on the east shore of Lake George. There is incredible views and wide, deep launch for boats of all sizes.
There is a hard surface ramp with parking for 100 cars and trailers.
Pumpout available.
Handicap accessible.
Launch into Lake Champlain for great fishing and great fun on the water!
On County Route 27 on east side of the bay, 3 miles north of the village of Willsboro.
This hard-ramp launch is close to town, but far enough away that it's a quiet spot to launch onto Lake Champlain. Here's the lowdown:
Accessibility features:
This launch is the perfect place to access Lake Champlain. It's in prime fishing habitat and can get you to open waters for boating quickly!
There is a hard surface ramp with parking for 52 cars and trailers. It is handicap accessible.
Off Route 9N on Dock Lane in the village of Port Henry, you'll find a hard surface ramp and parking for 45 cars and trailers.
It is adjacent to the Port Henry Marina, Powerhouse Park, and Champ RV Park & Campground.