Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:53 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch
| Location | Hillcrest, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rushford Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.384689, -78.206715 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Allegany County |
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Rushford Lake in Hillcrest, New York at coordinates 42.38469, -78.20671.
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Rushford Lake in Hillcrest, Allegany County, New York. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch
Is Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Hillcrest, New York.
What water does Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch access?
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Rushford Lake in Hillcrest, New York.
How do I get to Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch?
Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.384689, -78.206715 in Hillcrest, New York. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Balcom Beach Small Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.