Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:43 PM)
- Water level
- 3.02 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Ballston Lake
Updated 25 min agoSource: USGS station 01330000 — GLOWEGEE CREEK AT WEST MILTON NY · 6.5 mi from Ballston Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 26
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Ballston Lake (Launch 20)
| Location | Ballston Center, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ballston Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.957186, -73.852298 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saratoga |
Ballston Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Ballston Lake in Ballston Center, New York at coordinates 42.95719, -73.85230. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Ballston Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Ballston Lake in Ballston Center, Saratoga 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hand Launch, managed by: Municipal. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Ballston Center • public launch in Saratoga • fishing access on Ballston Lake • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Municipal |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballston Lake (Launch 20)
Is Ballston Lake (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Ballston Lake (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Ballston Center, New York.
What water does Ballston Lake (Launch 20) access?
Ballston Lake (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Ballston Lake in Ballston Center, New York.
How do I get to Ballston Lake (Launch 20)?
Ballston Lake (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 42.957186, -73.852298 in Ballston Center, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.2 mi of Ballston Lake (Launch 20), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.