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Golden Beach Boat Launch

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Raquette Lake · near Raquette Lake · New York

Variable-leaf milfoil

NYS DEC records variable-leaf milfoil (latest 2025) 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

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019, 2022 to 2024 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · 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)
Car parking
50
Restrooms
Yes
Managed by
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Website
dec.ny.gov
Coordinates
43.81599, -74.59823

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On Raquette Lake

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Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by New York State DEC Boat Launch Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.