Balsam Pond Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Lakeview, NY. The managing agency is NYS DEC. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Long Pond Boat Launch in Lakeview (9.9 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Lakeview, NY |
| Water | Balsam Pond |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
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Balsam Pond Boat Launch is in Lakeview, New York. We only have the map location of Balsam Pond Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Balsam Pond.
We have no fee details for Balsam Pond Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes. Paddlers use Balsam Pond Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
It's operated by NYS DEC, who also posts any closure notices.
Genegantslet Creek Fishing Access in Lakeview (4.8 miles), Long Pond Boat Launch in Lakeview (9.9 miles) and Papish Pond Boat Launch in Lakeview (11 miles).
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