Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Houghton, NY. Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch charges no fee, according to the map data. Closest alternative: Allen Lake Boat Launch in Houghton (7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Houghton, NY |
| Launch fee | free |
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Launch checklist
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Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is in Houghton, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch.
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Harwood Lake Boat Launch in Franklinville, about 8.8 miles away.
Balcom Beach in Houghton (under 1 mile), Allen Lake Boat Launch in Houghton (7 miles) and Harwood Lake Boat Launch in Franklinville (8.8 miles).
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