New York / Seneca Lake /
Smith Memorial Park Boat Launch
Boat ramp · on Seneca Lake · near Hector · New York
NYS DEC lists a confirmed harmful algal bloom on Seneca Lake 1.8 km from this launch (October 15, 2026). Extent: Small Localized. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026
NYS DEC records curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2023), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2024) and round gobies (latest 2024) in the water at this launch. 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
- Boat ramp
- Car parking
- 5
- Managed by
- Local government
- Website
- dec.ny.gov
- Coordinates
- 42.48909, -76.88624
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Seneca Lake
Lake in New York. All launches on Seneca Lake.
Community
Where people who use Seneca Lake talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Severne Point Boat Launch · 6.8 mi · Seneca Lake
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch near Watkins Glen · 7.3 mi · Seneca Lake
- Clute Park Boat Launch · 7.5 mi · Seneca Lake
- Catherine Creek Carry-in Access · 8.6 mi · Catherine Creek
- Lodi Point State Park Boat Launch · 8.9 mi · Seneca Lake
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch · 11.1 mi · Cayuta Lake
Sources
- New York State DEC Boat Launch Sites record -76.88618,42.48910 · NYS DEC terms: credit DEC
- OpenStreetMap n3304752601 © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
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.