Dunn Field Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Chemung River in Elmira, NY. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Syracuse covers roughly 74 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira is 1.9 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Elmira, NY |
| Water | Chemung River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Before driving to Dunn Field Boat Launch, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Chemung River has 8 more public launches besides Dunn Field Boat Launch. Chemung River overview
Our checklist: 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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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Dunn Field Boat Launch is in Elmira, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Dunn Field Boat Launch.
Chemung River, in Elmira.
We have no fee details for Dunn Field Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes. Paddlers use Dunn Field Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Chase-Hibbard Dam Downstream Access in Elmira (1.5 miles), Chase-Hibbard Dam Upstream Access in Elmira (1.6 miles) and Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira (1.9 miles).
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