NYSDEC Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Erie Canal, is located in Liverpool. Paddlers use it as well. Syracuse is the nearest big city, about 7.9 miles away. The next public ramp is Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch in Liverpool, about 3.1 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Liverpool, NY |
| Water | Erie Canal |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
| Managed by | NYSDEC |
Rules and closures near Liverpool: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Pier fishing
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tips Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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NYSDEC Boat Ramp is in Liverpool, New York. Open the map link to see where NYSDEC Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Erie Canal, in Liverpool.
We don't have fee information for NYSDEC Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
NYSDEC runs NYSDEC Boat Ramp. Ask them about fees and closures.
Onondaga Lake Park Boat Launch in Liverpool (3.1 miles), Baldwinsville Community Park Boat Launch in Baldwinsville (3.5 miles) and Onondaga Lake Access in Syracuse (4.7 miles).
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