NYS DEC Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Eaton Reservoir, is located in Morrisville. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Syracuse is the nearest big city, about 26 miles away. Closest alternative: Lebanon Reservoir Boat Launch in Middleport (5.9 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Morrisville, NY |
| Water | Eaton Reservoir |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
Closures and rules for NYS DEC Boat Ramp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Our checklist: 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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NYS DEC Boat Ramp is in Morrisville, New York. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks NYS DEC Boat Ramp itself.
Eaton Reservoir, in Morrisville.
We have no fee details for NYS DEC Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
NYS DEC runs NYS DEC Boat Ramp. Ask them about fees and closures.
Chenango River Fishing Access in Morrisville (3.9 miles), Lebanon Reservoir Boat Launch in Middleport (5.9 miles) and Lebanon Reservoir Fishing Access in Middleport (5.9 miles).
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