Boat Ramps in Erie County, NY

Erie County, New York has 29 public boat ramps with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and directions. Find the best launch near you.

29 Boat Ramps

Erie County Boat Launch Overview

Erie County, New York has 29 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. The top-rated launch is Big Six Mile Creek State Park Boat Launch, rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Boaters in Erie County can access Lake Erie, Niagara River (upper), Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek, and 3 more waterbodies. 9 of 29 ramps offer free public access.

Boat Ramps

Waterbodies

4.5

Avg Rating

Free Public

Waterbodies in Erie County

Lake Erie: 10 ramps
Niagara River (upper): 8 ramps
Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek: 3 ramps
Buffalo River: 2 ramps
Buffalo Harbor: 2 ramps
Black Creek: 1 ramp

Top Rated in Erie County

Big Six Mile Creek State Park Boat Launch

5.0/5 (2 reviews)

on Big Six Mile Creek

Map of Boat Ramps in Erie County

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Free public ramps (9)Top-rated (4.5★+) ramps (8)

All Boat Ramps in Erie County

1.Sturgeon Point Marina★ 4.6
Town of EvansLake Erieprivate
2.Erie Basin Marina★ 4.6
BuffaloLake Erieprivate
3.Mayors Park★ 4.5
Town of TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creek
4.Tow Path Park★ 4.3
BuffaloNiagara River (upper)public
5.Tonawanda Rails to Trails★ 4.8
City of TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creek
6.Woods Creek Kayak Launch★ 4.4
Town of Grand IslandNiagara River (upper)
7.West Side Rowing Club★ 4.4
BuffaloLake Erie
8.Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp
City of TonawandaNiagara River (upper)public
9.Black Rock Canal Park★ 4.4
BuffaloNiagara River (upper)public
10.Red Jacket River Front Park★ 4.3
BuffaloBuffalo River
11.Aqua Lane Park★ 4.5
Town of TonawandaNiagara River (upper)
12.Ellicott Creek Park★ 4.6
Town of TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekpublic
13.LaSalle Park Picnic Shelters★ 4.1
BuffaloLake Erie
14.Whitehaven Overlook Canoe & Kayak Launch Area
Town of Grand IslandNiagara River (upper)
15.Buffalo Harbor Boat Ramp
BuffaloBuffalo Harbor
16.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
BuffaloLake Erie
17.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
Founders CourtLake Erie
18.Dann Park Accessible Launch
Town of AmherstBlack Creek
19.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
BuffaloLake Erie
20.Niagara River Boat Ramp
City of TonawandaNiagara River
21.Clear Lake Boat Ramp
Town of North CollinsClear Lake
22.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
BuffaloLake Erie
23.Buffalo Harbor State Park Boat Launches
BuffaloBuffalo Harborpublic
24.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
BuffaloLake Erie
25.Lake Erie Boat Ramp
BuffaloLake Eriepublic
26.Kayak Launch Ohio ST★ 4.3
BuffaloBuffalo Riverpublic
27.Big Six Mile Creek State Park Boat Launch★ 5.0
Town of Grand IslandBig Six Mile Creekpublic
28.Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp
City of TonawandaNiagara River (upper)public
29.Beaver Island Marina★ 4.5
Town of Grand IslandNiagara River (upper)private

Boat ramps in Erie County, New York
#	Name	City	Waterbody	Rating	Access
1	Sturgeon Point Marina	Town of Evans	Lake Erie	4.6/5	private
2	Erie Basin Marina	Buffalo	Lake Erie	4.6/5	private
3	Mayors Park	Town of Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.5/5	—
4	Tow Path Park	Buffalo	Niagara River (upper)	4.3/5	public
5	Tonawanda Rails to Trails	City of Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.8/5	—
6	Woods Creek Kayak Launch	Town of Grand Island	Niagara River (upper)	4.4/5	—
7	West Side Rowing Club	Buffalo	Lake Erie	4.4/5	—
8	Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp	City of Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	—	public
9	Black Rock Canal Park	Buffalo	Niagara River (upper)	4.4/5	public
10	Red Jacket River Front Park	Buffalo	Buffalo River	4.3/5	—
11	Aqua Lane Park	Town of Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	4.5/5	—
12	Ellicott Creek Park	Town of Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.6/5	public
13	LaSalle Park Picnic Shelters	Buffalo	Lake Erie	4.1/5	—
14	Whitehaven Overlook Canoe & Kayak Launch Area	Town of Grand Island	Niagara River (upper)	—	—
15	Buffalo Harbor Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Buffalo Harbor	—	—
16	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Lake Erie	—	—
17	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Founders Court	Lake Erie	—	—
18	Dann Park Accessible Launch	Town of Amherst	Black Creek	—	—
19	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Lake Erie	—	—
20	Niagara River Boat Ramp	City of Tonawanda	Niagara River	—	—
21	Clear Lake Boat Ramp	Town of North Collins	Clear Lake	—	—
22	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Lake Erie	—	—
23	Buffalo Harbor State Park Boat Launches	Buffalo	Buffalo Harbor	—	public
24	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Lake Erie	—	—
25	Lake Erie Boat Ramp	Buffalo	Lake Erie	—	public
26	Kayak Launch Ohio ST	Buffalo	Buffalo River	4.3/5	public
27	Big Six Mile Creek State Park Boat Launch	Town of Grand Island	Big Six Mile Creek	5.0/5	public
28	Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp	City of Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	—	public
29	Beaver Island Marina	Town of Grand Island	Niagara River (upper)	4.5/5	private

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are in Erie County, New York?+

Erie County, New York has 29 catalogued boat ramps with locations, ratings, and access details.

What's the best boat ramp in Erie County?+

Big Six Mile Creek State Park Boat Launch is the highest-rated launch in Erie County, scoring 5.0/5 (2 reviews).

Are there free public boat ramps in Erie County?+

Yes — 9 of the 29 launches in Erie County are marked as free public access.

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Fees & Permits

Launch fees vary by facility and season. Some Erie County ramps are free while others require daily or annual passes. Check posted signs at each location.

Safety Requirements

New York requires valid registration, personal flotation devices, and appropriate safety equipment. Verify your vessel meets all requirements before launching.

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