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Miller Hollow Boat Launch

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Pepacton Reservoir · near Downsville · New York

Restricted

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.

Fishhook water fleas

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
42.07369, -74.90867

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

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

Lake level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge PEPACTON RESERVOIR NEAR LEWBEACH NY, 4.7 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

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Sources

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.