Montgomery County has plentiful public marinas and boat launches along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal.
Lock E10 Lower End (opens in a new tab) , ramp, south shore, off Route 5S, 2.5 miles east of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Riverlink Park (opens in a new tab) , north shore, Front Street, Amsterdam
DEC Launch Amsterdam (opens in a new tab) , hard surface ramp, north shore, off Route 5N one mile east of Amsterdam. Head south past the railroad gate 0.22 miles on Quist Road
Port Jackson Launch (opens in a new tab) , Erie Terrace, ramp, south shore, Amsterdam
Schoharie Crossing State Launch (opens in a new tab) , concrete ramp, south shore, west of Fort Hunter on 5S at Schoharie Crossing, Town of Glen
Canajoharie Riverfront Park (opens in a new tab) , south shore, east of Lock 14 near the Route 10/Church Street bridge
DEC Launch Canajoharie (opens in a new tab) , hard surface ramp, south shore, west of Route 10 bridge in Canajoharie
DEC Launch Nelliston (opens in a new tab) , hard surface ramp, north shore, off Route 80 in Village of Nelliston. Take Old Station Road south 0.14 miles toward Wastewater Plant
Cranesville (opens in a new tab) , south shore, off NY Route 5S, 3.4 miles east of I-90, Exit 27. Hand launch.
St. Johnsville Campsite and Municipal Marina (opens in a new tab) , South Bridge St, St Johnsville; Tie up for the evening and enjoy a stay in this quaint Canal village located. Boat launch with fuel, water, gas, and diesel. Pump out facilities available. Campgrounds are adjacent to Marina with a bed and breakfast nearby. May–Nov, 7am–9:30pm. (518) 568-7406 (seasonal); (518) 568-2221 (year-round)
Old Erie Lock 28 (opens in a new tab) , canoe/kayak beach landing, south shore, Town of Florida
Lock 12, Upper End (opens in a new tab) , canoe/kayak-beach landing, north shore
Fultonville Docks (opens in a new tab) , canoe/kayak-dock, south shore, Village of Fultonville
Lock E15 Upper End (opens in a new tab) , canoe/kayak-beach landing, south shore, Route 33 to River Road, .5 mile after Lock E15 in Fort Plain
Near mouth of Otsquago Creek (opens in a new tab) , turn right heading north before going over the NY Route 80 bridge. Beach launch.
Old Erie Lock 33 (opens in a new tab) , car top-beach landing, south shore, Town of Minden
Schoharie Creek (opens in a new tab) , at the dead end of North Dufel Road, off NY Route 5S, just west of Fort Hunter. Hard surface. 30 cars and trailers.
Schoharie Creek (opens in a new tab) , at the end of the County Route 160 bridge in Burtonville. Hand launch.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic (opens in a new tab) site marks the spot where the Erie Canal took the Mohawk River through its confluence with the 93-mile long Schoharie Creek. Dedicated to preservation and interpretation of the Erie Canal, the site gives a real touch of life on the canal with the remains of the 1825 stone aqueduct, a restored canal store and a historic lock from the 1850s.