Notes: Requires a Recreation Access Permit (obtained through https://fortdrum.isportsman.net/) and check-in/check-out through the Fort Drum's Sportsman's Hotline.

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Whetstone Marsh Pond Boat Ramp near Martinsburg

Whetstone Marsh Pond · Martinsburg, Lewis County

Launch: Trailer launch
Surface: Unimproved
Trailer parking: 3 spaces
Nearest town: 29 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by New York State Parks · Website

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Clear Pond Kayak & Canoe Launch near Croghan

Clear Pond · Croghan, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 3 spaces
Lake size: 9 acres
Nearest town: 27 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

Notes: Site provided via Fish & Wildlife Agreement (FWMA) with private landowners. No motors.

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Francis Lake Kayak & Canoe Launch near Watson

Francis Lake · Watson, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 3 spaces
Lake size: 142 acres
Nearest town: 32 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

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Long Pond Kayak & Canoe Launch near Lowville

Long Pond · Lowville, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 5 spaces
Lake size: 149 acres
Nearest town: 29 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

Notes: 10 hp limit. DEC/Future Farmers of America (FFA) by FWMA agreement.

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Indian River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Diana

Indian River · Diana, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 5 spaces
Nearest town: 14 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

Notes: Accessible fishing platform

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Oswegatchie River, West Branch Kayak & Canoe Launch near Croghan

Oswegatchie River, West Branch · Croghan, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 5 spaces
Nearest town: 28 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

Notes: 10 hp limit. Accessible deck/pier.

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Rock Pond/Trout Lake Kayak & Canoe Launch near Croghan

Rock Pond/Trout Lake · Croghan, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking: 3 spaces
Nearest town: 28 mi from Fort Drum

Managed by DEC · Website

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Black River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Lyonsdale #1

Black River · Lyonsdale, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 28 mi from Rome

Managed by Municipal · Website

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Black River Kayak & Canoe Launch near Lyonsdale #2

Black River · Lyonsdale, Lewis County

Launch: Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Nearest town: 29 mi from Rome

Managed by Brookfield Renewable Energy · Website

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Beaver River Boat Ramp near Lowville

Beaver River · Lowville, Lewis County

Nearest town: 21 mi from Fort Drum

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