Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Chemung River
We count 9 places to get onto Chemung River, New York, from Big Flats to Waverly. 7 are boat ramps for trailers, 9 suit kayaks and canoes.
-
Bottchers Landing Boat Launch
Big Flats -
Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch
Big Flats -
Dunn Field Boat Launch
Elmira -
Fitch's Bridge Boat Launch
Elmira -
Grove Street Boat Launch
Elmira -
Toll Bridge Park Boat Launch
Southport -
White Wagon Boat Launch
Waverly
Chemung River at a glance
| Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 7 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 9 |
| Towns | Big Flats, Elmira, Southport, Waverly |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
-
Illustration Top pick Pelican universal kayak, canoe and SUP cart Many launches are a long walk from parking. A folding cart turns that carry into an easy roll. View on Amazon -
Illustration Bestseller Earth Pak waterproof roll-top dry bag Keys, phone and a dry shirt stay dry even if you tip over at the put-in. View on Amazon -
Illustration Stearns adult life vest, USCG approved Type III Federal rules require a wearable life jacket for every person on a kayak, canoe or boat. View on Amazon
We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Other waters in New York
Chemung River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Chemung River?
We list 9 public launches on Chemung River around Big Flats, Elmira, Southport and Waverly: Bottchers Landing Boat Launch, Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch, Chase-Hibbard Dam Downstream Access, Chase-Hibbard Dam Upstream Access and Dunn Field Boat Launch and 4 more.
Does it cost money to launch on Chemung River?
No fee details are recorded for Chemung River, so check with the agency that manages each ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on Chemung River?
Bottchers Landing Boat Launch, Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch, Chase-Hibbard Dam Downstream Access and Chase-Hibbard Dam Upstream Access and 5 more are suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.