Boat Ramps in Niagara County, NY

Niagara County, New York has 24 public boat ramps with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and directions. Find the best launch near you.

24 Boat Ramps

Niagara County Boat Launch Overview

Niagara County, New York has 24 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. The top-rated launch is Amherst Marine Center, rated 5.0/5 from 5 Google reviews. Boaters in Niagara County can access Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek, Niagara River (upper), Lake Ontario, and 3 more waterbodies. 11 of 24 ramps offer free public access.

Boat Ramps

Waterbodies

4.6

Avg Rating

Free Public

Waterbodies in Niagara County

Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek: 7 ramps
Niagara River (upper): 4 ramps
Lake Ontario: 3 ramps
Gill Creek: 2 ramps
Tonawanda Creek: 2 ramps
Niagara River (lower): 2 ramps

Top Rated in Niagara County

Amherst Marine Center

5.0/5 (5 reviews)

on Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek

Map of Boat Ramps in Niagara County

Filter Niagara County boat ramps

Free public ramps (11)Top-rated (4.5★+) ramps (6)

All Boat Ramps in Niagara County

1.Griffon Park Boat Ramp★ 4.5
City of Niagara FallsNiagara River (upper)public
2.Amherst Veterans Boat Ramp★ 4.8
Town of PendletonErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekpublic
3.Amherst Marine Center★ 5.0
Town of PendletonErie Canal/Tonawanda Creek
4.Wilson Boatyard Marina★ 4.4
Town of WilsonLake Ontarioprivate
5.Reservoir State Park★ 4.3
Town of LewistonGill Creekpublic
6.Lake Ontario Boat Ramp
Town of SomersetLake Ontariopublic
7.West Canal Park & Marina★ 4.6
Town of PendletonErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekprivate
8.Widewaters Marina★ 4.4
City of LockportErie Canalpublic
9.Bootleggers Cove Marina★ 4.6
Town of WilsonLake Ontarioprivate
10.Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp
Town of ClarenceTonawanda Creek
11.Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp
City of North TonawandaNiagara River (upper)
12.Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp
Town of PendletonErie Canal/Tonawanda Creek
13.Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp
City of North TonawandaNiagara River (upper)
14.Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp
City of LockportTonawanda Creek
15.Niagara River (lower) Boat Ramp
Village of LewistonNiagara River (lower)public
16.NT Kayak Launch
City of North TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekpublic
17.Gill Creek Boat Ramp
City of Niagara FallsGill Creek
18.Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp
City of North TonawandaNiagara River (upper)
19.Canoe launch
Village of LewistonNiagara River (lower)
20.Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario Boat Ramp
Fort Niagara BeachNiagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario
21.Kayak launch
Town of LewistonBond Lakepublic
22.Service Drive Boat Launch★ 4.5
City of North TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekpublic
23.Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp
City of North TonawandaErie Canal/Tonawanda Creekpublic
24.Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario Boat Ramp
Fort Niagara BeachNiagara River (lower)/Lake Ontariopublic

Boat ramps in Niagara County, New York
#	Name	City	Waterbody	Rating	Access
1	Griffon Park Boat Ramp	City of Niagara Falls	Niagara River (upper)	4.5/5	public
2	Amherst Veterans Boat Ramp	Town of Pendleton	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.8/5	public
3	Amherst Marine Center	Town of Pendleton	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	5.0/5	—
4	Wilson Boatyard Marina	Town of Wilson	Lake Ontario	4.4/5	private
5	Reservoir State Park	Town of Lewiston	Gill Creek	4.3/5	public
6	Lake Ontario Boat Ramp	Town of Somerset	Lake Ontario	—	public
7	West Canal Park & Marina	Town of Pendleton	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.6/5	private
8	Widewaters Marina	City of Lockport	Erie Canal	4.4/5	public
9	Bootleggers Cove Marina	Town of Wilson	Lake Ontario	4.6/5	private
10	Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp	Town of Clarence	Tonawanda Creek	—	—
11	Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp	City of North Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	—	—
12	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp	Town of Pendleton	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	—	—
13	Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp	City of North Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	—	—
14	Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp	City of Lockport	Tonawanda Creek	—	—
15	Niagara River (lower) Boat Ramp	Village of Lewiston	Niagara River (lower)	—	public
16	NT Kayak Launch	City of North Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	—	public
17	Gill Creek Boat Ramp	City of Niagara Falls	Gill Creek	—	—
18	Niagara River (upper) Boat Ramp	City of North Tonawanda	Niagara River (upper)	—	—
19	Canoe launch	Village of Lewiston	Niagara River (lower)	—	—
20	Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario Boat Ramp	Fort Niagara Beach	Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario	—	—
21	Kayak launch	Town of Lewiston	Bond Lake	—	public
22	Service Drive Boat Launch	City of North Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	4.5/5	public
23	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp	City of North Tonawanda	Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek	—	public
24	Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario Boat Ramp	Fort Niagara Beach	Niagara River (lower)/Lake Ontario	—	public

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Niagara County, New York has 24 catalogued boat ramps with locations, ratings, and access details.

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

Amherst Marine Center is the highest-rated launch in Niagara County, scoring 5.0/5 (5 reviews).

Are there free public boat ramps in Niagara County?+

Yes — 11 of the 24 launches in Niagara County are marked as free public access.

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Monitor weather forecasts and water conditions before each trip. Local tackle shops often post current reports that help anglers plan productive outings.

Fees & Permits

Launch fees vary by facility and season. Some Niagara 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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