South Hemlock Boat Launch

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South Hemlock Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Hemlock Lake in Wayland, NY. NYSDEC looks after South Hemlock Boat Launch. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The drive from Rochester covers roughly 33 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Canadice Lake Boat Launch in Livonia is 3.5 miles away.

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Wayland, NY
Water	Hemlock Lake
Launch fee	not in our data, check the signs at the launch
Parking	parking on site
Managed by	NYSDEC

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Illustration: a quiet single-lane boat access on a forested lake at golden hour — Illustration only. South Hemlock Boat Launch itself may look different.

Tips for South Hemlock Boat Launch

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.
Wet concrete is slippery: at South Hemlock Boat Launch, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
When you come back to South Hemlock Boat Launch, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
When you leave Hemlock Lake, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.

Before driving to South Hemlock Boat Launch, check closures with New York State DEC (launch sites); NY State Parks (boating rules).

Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About South Hemlock Boat Launch

How do I get to South Hemlock Boat Launch?

South Hemlock Boat Launch is in Wayland, New York. We only have the map location of South Hemlock Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.

What water is South Hemlock Boat Launch on?

It gives you access to Hemlock Lake.

Is there a fee at South Hemlock Boat Launch?

Fees for South Hemlock Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.

Can I launch a kayak at South Hemlock Boat Launch?

Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at South Hemlock Boat Launch.

Who manages South Hemlock Boat Launch?

It's operated by NYSDEC, who also posts any closure notices.

What other boat launches are near South Hemlock Boat Launch?

Canadice Lake Boat Launch in Livonia (3.5 miles), Honeoye Lake Boat Launch in Naples (5.5 miles) and North Hemlock Boat Launch in Livonia (6 miles).

More boat ramps nearby

Canadice Lake Boat Launch Livonia, 3.5 mi
Honeoye Lake Boat Launch Naples, 5.5 mi
North Hemlock Boat Launch Livonia, 6 mi
Sandy Bottom Park Boat Launch Livonia, 8.3 mi

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Tips for South Hemlock Boat Launch

Small things for ramp day

Launch a kayak without getting soaked

Never forget the drain plug again

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