NYS DEC Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Wappasening Creek in Owego, NY. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Syracuse is the nearest big city, about 71 miles away. The next public ramp is Tioga Downs Boat Launch in Waverly, about 3.4 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Owego, NY |
| Water | Wappasening Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS DEC |
Official public water access in New York, including NYS DEC Boat Ramp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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NYS DEC Boat Ramp is in Owego, New York. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks NYS DEC Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Wappasening Creek.
We have no fee details for NYS DEC Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes. Paddlers use NYS DEC Boat Ramp as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
It's operated by NYS DEC, who also posts any closure notices.
Tioga Downs Boat Launch in Waverly (3.4 miles), Barton Landing in Waverly (5.5 miles) and PFBC Sayre Access in Sayre (6.3 miles).
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