Boat ramps on Onondaga Lake
There are 3 public access points on Onondaga Lake in New York. 2 are boat ramps for trailers, 1 suits kayaks and canoes, 2 are fishing piers or access sites.
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Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch
Liverpool -
NYSDEC Boat Ramp (North)
Syracuse -
Onondaga Lake Access
Syracuse
Before you head to Onondaga Lake
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 2 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
| Towns | Liverpool, Syracuse |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Onondaga Lake
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Onondaga Lake: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Onondaga Lake?
We list 3 public launches on Onondaga Lake around Liverpool and Syracuse: Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch, NYSDEC Boat Ramp (North) and Onondaga Lake Access.
Are the boat ramps on Onondaga Lake free?
1 of the 3 launches charge a fee according to the map data. For the others we have no fee details.
Where can you launch a kayak on Onondaga Lake?
Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch is suitable for kayaks and canoes. On Onondaga Lake, paddlers can also use the edge of most ramps.
Is there a fishing pier on Onondaga Lake?
Yes: NYSDEC Boat Ramp (North) and Onondaga Lake Access.