Sampson State Park Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Penn Yan, NY. The managing agency is NYS OPRHP. Paddlers use it as well. If it's full, Deans Cove Boat Launch in Union Springs is 7.5 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Penn Yan, NY |
| Park | Sampson State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS OPRHP |
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Sampson State Park Boat Launch is in Penn Yan, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sampson State Park Boat Launch.
We don't have fee information for Sampson State Park Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Sampson State Park Boat Launch.
It's operated by NYS OPRHP, who also posts any closure notices.
Deans Cove Boat Launch in Union Springs (7.5 miles), Lodi Point State Park Boat Launch in Dundee (7.6 miles) and Penn Yan Boat Launch in Penn Yan (8.8 miles).
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