Deans Cove Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Union Springs, NY. The managing agency is NYS OPRHP. Paddlers use it as well. From Syracuse it's roughly 38 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Long Point State Park Boat Launch in Union Springs, about 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Union Springs, NY |
| Water | Deans Cove |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
| Managed by | NYS OPRHP |
Before driving to Deans Cove Boat Launch, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Deans Cove Boat Launch is in Union Springs, New York. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Deans Cove Boat Launch.
Deans Cove Boat Launch is on Deans Cove.
Our data does not say whether Deans Cove Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
It's operated by NYS OPRHP, who also posts any closure notices.
Long Point State Park Boat Launch in Union Springs (3.7 miles), Sampson State Park Boat Launch in Penn Yan (7.5 miles) and Frontenac Park Boat Launch in Union Springs (7.6 miles).
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