FIG. 1 Overview of where the two launches are located with respect to
the north end of Seneca Lake
Geneva Launches (2)
FIG. 1 Overview of where the two launches are located with respect to
the north end of Seneca Lake
Launch #1 Seneca Lake State Park
The launch at SLSP is well worth the drive and people drive long distances
to sail here. The only rub is the $6 park fee.
Directions: Thruway exit 42, south on NY Rt 14 into Geneva and
east for about 1 mile
on Rts 20/5. Shortly before the turn-off for NY Rt 96A, turn right at sign
for SLSP.
Pass thru toll booth and follow drive about 1.2 miles. Turn right at sign
for park
office/concession stand/beach and park as close to the concession stand as
possible.
Alternatively, pass the park office turn off and parking spaces will
appear
on the right hand side of the road.
There is a wide, sandy beach behind the concession stand and behind the kiddy
playground.
The gear carry from where you park your car to the water can be 150 feet or
more, depending
on where you park. Launch faces SW into Seneca Lake
Best Wind Directions: S, SW, W and NW.
Fees: $6 admission all summer and weekends til Columbus day
FIG. 2 view of the wide, sandy launch area at SLSP
FIG. 3 view of Seneca Lake from launch area on a crisp fall day
FIG. 4 Areal view of the vicinity about the SLSP launch
Launch #2 Lakefront Park in Geneva
FIG. 5 view of Seneca Lake from the launch area at
Lakefront Park.
Directions: Thruway exit 42, south on NY Rt 14 into Geneva and
east on Rts 20/5.
In about 1/4 mile, passing the Ramada Inn on your right. Turn right at
traffic light for
Lake Street at the ? sign for information.
Bear right into a gravel
parking lot. At end of gravel parking lot is a grassy field slopes down to
a
sandy/gravel launch area behind "Danger No Swimming" signs. Launch faces
SE
Fees: None
Best Wind Directions: E, SE, S, SW
Strategize: Although Lakefront park has no fee, SLSP has a
better W and NW exposure.
Keep in mind that in the off-season, SLSP is free
FIG. 6 close-up view of the sandy/gravel launch area at Lakefront Park
Note the washed-up dead weeds in the foreground and birds in the background
FIG. 7 Aerial view of the Lakefront Park Launch Area