Kayak and canoe launches on Buffalo River, New York
6 launch sites on Buffalo River from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). 2 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 2 are trailer ramps. 4 are private or members-only.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 6 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Boat ramp at Buffalo Yacht Club · Boat ramp (trailer) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Private marina or resort
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Fee not verified; private sites usually charge, check with the site owner.
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally. - Buffalo Coast Guard Slip · Marina (ask about launching) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Private marina or resort
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Fee not verified; private sites usually charge, check with the site owner.
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally. - Buffalo Harbor State Park Boat Launches · Boat ramp (trailer) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Private marina or resort
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Fee not verified; private sites usually charge, check with the site owner.
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally. - Buffalo River (Hand Launch) · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 55 m (180 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 ft (about 3% average grade)
Official fields: NYS DEC via data.ny.gov. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Buffalo River (Hand Launch) near Cayuga Creek · Hand Launch
Fee not verified: NYSDEC lists no fee at DEC-operated launches, but launches inside DEC campgrounds charge a day-use fee in season (Empire Pass accepted), check NYSDEC View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Buffalo Yacht Club · Marina (ask about launching) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Private marina or resort
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Fee not verified; private sites usually charge, check with the site owner.
Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally.
New York paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.