This point map provides the locations of DEC-owned or operated boat launching sites. By clicking on the blue points on the point map, users are provided the name of a boat launch site, restroom availability, vehicle access information and the option of viewing the details for that point from the associated dataset and/or opening a page in Google Maps for that location. Users may also use the next buttons, which appear at the bottom of the page after selecting 'details,' to find and view other boat launch sites.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission.

This point map provides the locations of wildlife viewing sites as shown in The New York Wildlife Viewing Guide, also known as Watchable Wildlife Sites. By clicking on the blue points on the point map, users are provided the name and region of a wildlife viewing site and the option of viewing the details for that point from the associated dataset and/or opening a page in Google Maps for that location. Users may also use the next buttons, which appear at the bottom of the page after selecting 'details,' to find and view other wildlife viewing sites.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) oversees more than 250 state parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, encompassing nearly 350,000 acres, that are visited by 74 million people annually. These facilities contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life of local communities and directly support New York’s tourism industry. Parks also provide a place for families and children to be active and exercise, promoting healthy lifestyles. The agency is responsible for the operation and stewardship of the state park system as well as advancing a statewide parks, historic preservation, and open space mission. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation operates marinas and boat launching sites across the state. For more information about boating in New York State parks, visit http://nysparks.com/recreation/boating/