NYSDEC Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Stockport Creek in Stottville, NY. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 62 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Murderers Creek Boat Launch in Athens (3 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Stottville, NY |
| Water | Stockport Creek |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
| Managed by | NYSDEC |
Before driving to NYSDEC Boat Ramp, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Read more: 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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NYSDEC Boat Ramp is in Stottville, New York. Open the map link to see where NYSDEC Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Stockport Creek.
Fees for NYSDEC Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes, NYSDEC Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
It's operated by NYSDEC, who also posts any closure notices.
Murderers Creek Boat Launch in Athens (3 miles), Coxsackie Riverside Park state boat launch in Coxsackie (3.3 miles) and Hudson State Boat Launch in Athens (3.9 miles).
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