Best boat ramps near Ames

7 boat ramps · 7 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season

Explore the best boat ramps near Ames, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, Mile 69.48
#1 St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, Mile 69.48
10.7 mi away
St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, Mile 69.48 is a public boat launch on Erie Canal - Mohawk River in Montgomery County, New York. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Little Falls Canal Harbor, Mile 80.19
#2 Little Falls Canal Harbor, Mile 80.19
18.7 mi away
Little Falls Canal Harbor, Mile 80.19 is a public boat launch on Erie Canal - Mohawk River in Herkimer County, New York. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Little Falls, Mile 81.22
#3 Little Falls, Mile 81.22
18.9 mi away
Little Falls, Mile 81.22 is a public boat launch on Erie Canal - Mohawk River in Herkimer County, New York. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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Nelliston, Mile 63.78
#4 Nelliston, Mile 63.78 Fair
5.0 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Nelliston, Mile 63.78 is a public boat launch on Erie Canal - Mohawk River in Montgomery County, New York. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 38: live conditions (fair)
38Rated
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Dufel Road Town of Glen
#5 Dufel Road Town of Glen
16.3 mi away
Dufel Road, Town of Glen, New York, provides a hand-carry only boat launch on the Mohawk River. There is no formal ramp; access is via a dirt/gravel path suitable for kayaks and…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
#6 Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
16.8 mi away
The Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access boat ramp in New York is a concrete ramp that provides access to the Schoharie Creek. The latest available information indicates that…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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Mohawk River
#7 Mohawk River Poor
3.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny· Thunderstorms - stay off the water· Breezy - 13 mph
The Mohawk River boat ramp is located in the state of New York, with coordinates of latitude 42.90904236 and longitude -74.5725174. It is a public boat ramp that provides access…
Why 35: live conditions (poor)
35Rated

Boat Ramps near Ames

The Ames area has 7 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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How are these boat ramps ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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