Big Boom Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Hudson River, is located in South Glens Falls. It belongs to Hudson River Park. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. It's about 97 miles from Springfield, MA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Moreau Lake State Park in West Glens Falls, about 3.1 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | South Glens Falls, NY |
| Water | Hudson River |
| Park | Hudson River Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Big Boom Boat Launch: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
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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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Big Boom Boat Launch is in South Glens Falls, New York. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Big Boom Boat Launch.
Hudson River, in South Glens Falls.
Fees for Big Boom Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes. Paddlers use Big Boom Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Moreau Lake State Park in West Glens Falls (3.1 miles), Sherman Island Boat Launch in Corinth (3.4 miles) and Spier Falls Upstream Launch in Corinth (5.6 miles).
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