Long Lake State Boat Launch:
Long Lake New York State boat launch sites. One is located at the end of Olivet/Dock Rd in Long Lake. Hard service launch available. Parking for 60 and restroom available. Boat Stewards on site to inspect for invasive plant species.
Lake Eaton Boat Launch:
Hamilton County, State Campground. On Route 30, 2 miles west of the Village of Long Lake. Beach launch. Parking for 12 cars and trailers.
Forked Lake, Hamilton County, Campground. Off Route 30, 3 miles west of Hamlet of Deerland. Beach launch. Parking for 40 cars and trailers.:
Golden Beach, Raquette Lake, Campground. Off Route 28, On Route 28, Beach launch, 50 cars and trailers, 3 miles north of Hamlet of Raquette Lake.
518.624.1234
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Boating in Long Lake:
Open water, rivers, ponds, lakes and streams. Long Lake and Raquette Lake boast fantastic boating adventures.
Motor boating, canoeing and kayaking and abundant navigation are all available in the Long Lake and Raquette Lake area. The Adirondacks remain the premier destination for the small boat vacation. Dare devils enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and tubing on our 14 mile Long Lake and along our 99 miles of shoreline in Raquette Lake.
For those seeking quiet exploration, paddle along our shorelines to see incredible views of the mountains, revel in the sparkling blue water and admire the solitude our lush green forest. Take advantage of our central location on the Raquette River and make Long Lake your point of rest and relaxation on your long journey through the waters Adirondack wilderness. The Long Lake beach is an excellent launch for your next paddling journey.
For those seeking softer adventure hop aboard a sight-seeing vessel and learn about the history of our lakes as our boat tour guides offer tales of days gone past and guide you to the best views of our mountain region.
For more information: NYS Dec Boating Information.com
Power Boats:
Power Boating, both out-boards and in-boards are generally restricted to Long Lake, Raquette Lake and Lake Eaton. Wise to remember powerboats share the waterways with canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats and float planes.
LONG LAKE
Long Lake is serviced by one marina. Rentals of power boats and canoes are available. Call ahead to reserve your boat, but walk in’s are welcome. A town dock at the bottom of the hill of Route 30 marked is available with nine spots to park. Public docking is available for a maximum of six hours. Drive up on the ramp to unload groceries, and gear. The lake is 14 miles long. Water-skiing and tubing are popular sports. There are great wide-open areas to ski and tube on either the south end of the lake or north of Round Island. Take caution to avoid the narrowest section of the lake, closer to the village, north of the bridge, as it does receive lots of canoe, power-boat and float plane traffic. Look for danger buoy’s. Check with a forest ranger or the locals about rocky areas so you return with your propeller in tact. Also note: When traveling north on Long Lake there are no public roads to access the area. Pack extra supplies if you plan on going on an outing with the family. It is a boat access only area, and no coffee shops to be found, but well worth the view of the Sewards and Santanoni’s at the north end of the lake.
RAQUETTE LAKE:
Raquette Lake is serviced by two marinas and has a public boat launch near the village. The lake is about five miles long with 99 miles of shoreline. Water-skiing and tubing is allowed. Every year Raquette Lake boasts a most excellent Boat Parade sponsored by the Town of Long Lake. Registrations are available at Burke’s Marina and Bird’s Marina. In 2010 over six boats registered featuring “Peanuts on Vacation, a boat was transformed into a Loon, the Arachnids, featuring a catamaran decorated as a web and many many others, including a ventriloquist. Runabouts, Pontoons, Kayaks – everyone gets in in the game. Spectators gather at the Raquette Lake Town Dock to enjoy the creations and judges select their favorites for cash prizes!
Raquette River Corridor
Paddlers arrive to travel the Raquette River, the longest river, flowing North to the St. Lawrence. Over 140 miles of waterways. The Raquette River Corridor project is an effort to promote travel along this unique corridor linking the Adirondacks to the shores of Canada.
Visit their website: Raquette River Corridor Project
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The canoe trail is a 740-mile water trail following Native American travel routes from Old Forge, through Raquette Lake and Long Lake, across Vermont, Quebec and New Hampshire to Fort Kent, Maine. The trail celebrates the history of the Northern Forest.
Visit their website: Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Boat Rentals
Check out our business listings under “Long Lake Biz Listings” under Marina’s for Boat Listings. Not in the mood to click? Okay, here they are!
Long Lake Marina in Long Lake 518.624.2599
Bird’s Marina in Raquette Lake 315.354.4441
Burke’s Marina Inc in Raquette Lake 315.354.4623