New York / Pepacton Reservoir /
Arena Boat Launch
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Pepacton Reservoir · near Andes · New York
Public, but limited to residents, sticker or permit holders (on tribal land, a tribal permit). The agency notes: “NYC DEP Access Permit required (free); boats must be steam cleaned by a DEP-approved vendor and tagged; non-motorized kayaks, canoes, rowboats and sculls only; recreational boating season May 1 to October 31”. Check the rules with the town, tribe or agency before you go.
NYS DEC records fishhook water fleas (latest 2024) in this water. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Motors
- No motors
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Managed by
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 42.11225, -74.75201
Boating rules
- No motorized boats. Recreational boating in non-motorized kayaks, canoes, rowboats and sculls May 1 to October 31, sunrise to sunset; fishing from DEP-tagged rowboats April 1 to November 30. Every boater needs a free DEP Access Permit, and every boat must be steam cleaned by a DEP-approved vendor and carry a DEP boat tag. No sailboats, inflatables, paddle boards or pedal kayaks. · all of Pepacton Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of New York City Department of Environmental Protection, read October 19, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Lake level, water temperature at the PEPACTON RESERVOIR NEAR LEWBEACH NY gauge · USGS, 3.9 mi away on Pepacton Reservoir
Lake level
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USGS gauge PEPACTON RESERVOIR NEAR LEWBEACH NY, 3.9 mi from this launch on Pepacton Reservoir: lake level, water temperature, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Pepacton Reservoir
Reservoir in New York. All launches on Pepacton Reservoir.
Community
Where people who use Pepacton Reservoir talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Perch Lake Boat Launch · 2.2 mi · Pepacton Reservoir
- Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch · 3.8 mi · Pepacton Reservoir
- Pepacton Reservoir Boat Launch near Andes · 3.9 mi · Pepacton Reservoir
- Big Pond Carry-in Access · 4.9 mi · Big Pond
- Little Pond Boat Launch · 5.1 mi · Little Pond
- Alder Lake Carry-in Access · 5.7 mi · Alder Lake
Sources
- NYC DEP Recreational Boat Launch Sites (Catskill reservoirs, by permit) record arena · NYC DEP data, no terms stated on the ArcGIS item (nyc.gov terms reserve all rights in site content); credit the NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Why it is listed as public: listed by NYC DEP Recreational Boat Launch Sites (Catskill reservoirs, by permit). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.