Kayaking & Canoeing

Access the Schroon River from Diamond Point! This cartop public boat launch is located at the County Home Bridge in Diamond Point, providing access to the Schroon River. Parking is available. The launch itself is on the south side of the bridge.

Spend an afternoon at this quaint beach on Lake Luzerne! Bring a picnic lunch and cooler to this quaint and quiet beach. The kids can swim while you launch your canoe, kayak, or small motor boat. This beach has a large parking lot and is absolutely free!

Explore Adirondack roads and lakes on the Central Adirondack Trail! The spectacular 140-mile Central Adirondack Trail can be traveled by car and canoe. Beginning at the Cooper's Cave Bridge in Glens Falls, the trail runs northwest through the heart of the Adirondacks following historic waterways and passing myriad of lakes as it proceeds south to Rome, NY where the trail ends.

Explore the Lake George Area and become a Round-the-Laker! The Round the Lake Challenge is an outdoor recreation challenge designed by the Lake George Land Conservancy to, "educate about the Lake George watershed’s natural, historical and cultural resources by encouraging first-hand experiences."

When you rent a kayak from Lake George Kayak Company you'll be getting more then a boat! Lake George Kayak Company offers guided kayak tours and lessons on Lake George for groups or individuals. We also rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.

Cool off in Loon Lake at the public beach! Loon Lake Town Beach is a well-maintained, recently-renovated sand beach with a small swimming area. The shallow and deep zones are marked and a raft floats in the deep section. There are also benches, a grassy picnic area, and small boat launch for non-motorized vessels.

Enjoy the Hudson in Queensbury at Hudson River Park! Hudson River Park is a 44 acre park offering access to a six mile stretch of the Hudson River. It's perfect for all manner of water activities. The park has a boat launch, playground, basketball court, softball field, picnic shelter, two pickleball courts, restrooms, and more!

Every day is demo day at Patty's Water Sports! Patty's Water Sports offers stand-up paddle board rentals, lessons, and  tours on the eastern side of Lake George. Try the fastest growing sport on the water -- stand-up paddle boarding! It's a fun and easy way to play on the water and offers a full body workout.

Devocean Watersports offers a variety of Paddle Board services to fit any adventurer's needs. Inflatable Body Glove Paddle Board rentals for use where you want, when you want, for as long as you want! A triple layer stringer design for maximum rigidity is wider than the average board for comfort, stability, and ease of use.  The board, paddle, pump, and accessories conveniently fit inside a backpack.

Access the Hudson River in Thurman from the Thurman Station Bridge Canoe Launch! This free public cartop boat launch, providing access to the Hudson River, is located underneath the Thurman Station Bridge. The launch has a large stone parking lot. From the parking lot, follow a short and steep trail down to the rough canoe launch on the water.