Boat Ramps NearbyHand Boat Lamp
Hand Boat Lamp is a public boat ramp in Rochester, NY. If it's full, Boat Ramp in Rochester in Rochester is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rochester, NY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Hand Boat Lamp
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- At Hand Boat Lamp you only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
- When you come back to Hand Boat Lamp, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Before you drive off from Hand Boat Lamp, remove plants and mud and drain all water to stop invasive species from spreading.
Closures and rules for Hand Boat Lamp: New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Hand Boat Lamp
Where is Hand Boat Lamp?
Hand Boat Lamp is in Rochester, New York. We have no street address for Hand Boat Lamp, only its exact position on the map.
Is Hand Boat Lamp free?
The map data has no fee details for Hand Boat Lamp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can I launch a kayak at Hand Boat Lamp?
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Hand Boat Lamp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Seth Green Island Access in Rochester, about 9.3 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Hand Boat Lamp?
Boat Ramp in Rochester in Rochester (under 1 mile), Genessee River Fishing Access Site in Rochester (6.3 miles) and Lions Park Dock in Rochester (9.2 miles).
Other launches near Rochester
- Boat Ramp in Rochester Rochester, <1 mi
- Genessee River Fishing Access Site Rochester, 6.3 mi
- Lions Park Dock Rochester, 9.2 mi
- Seth Green Island Access Rochester, 9.3 mi