Afton Public River Access gives you public access to the water on Kelsey Creek in Bainbridge, NY. NYS DEC manages it. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Syracuse is the nearest big city, about 65 miles away. The next public ramp is Ninevah Bridge Boat Launch in Bainbridge, about 4.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Bainbridge, NY |
| Water | Kelsey Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
State agency for boat ramps around Bainbridge: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Guide: 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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Afton Public River Access is in Bainbridge, New York. Open the map link to see where Afton Public River Access sits on the shore.
Kelsey Creek, in Bainbridge.
No fee information yet for Afton Public River Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes, Afton Public River Access is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
NYS DEC, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Ninevah Bridge Boat Launch in Bainbridge (4.6 miles), William S. Payne Memorial Park Boat Launch in Bainbridge (4.7 miles) and Oaquaga Bridge Boat Launch in Binghamton (9.6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby