Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Chemung River, is located in Big Flats. Paddlers use it as well. It's about 75 miles from Syracuse, NY, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Bottchers Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Big Flats, NY |
| Water | Chemung River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Restrooms | on site |
Official public water access in New York, including Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
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More in our 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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Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch is in Big Flats, New York. There is no street address for Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Chemung River.
No fee information yet for Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes, Senator William T. Smith Boat Launch is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Yes, the map data lists restrooms on site.
Bottchers Landing Boat Launch in Big Flats (under 1 mile), Fitch's Bridge Boat Launch in Elmira (4.4 miles) and Grove Street Boat Launch in Elmira (6.5 miles).
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