Boat Ramps on the Erie Canal

Trailering a boat to the canal for the day — or launching a trailerable cruiser for a longer run? These are the boat ramps and trailer launches we’ve mapped along the Erie Canal and its connected waters, Troy to Buffalo, ordered east to west.

Each ramp links to its own page with location and parking. Ramps put you straight onto the canal or an adjoining river or lake, which makes them the easy on-ramp for a day of fishing, a lock-through sightseeing loop, or a multi-day trip in a trailerable boat.

Ramp condition, launch fees, and seasonal access vary by the town or state agency that manages each site. Confirm before you tow, and check current water conditions with the New York State Canal Corporation.