• New York has wonderful opportunities for canoeing.canoes on the lake image by Tanya McConnell from Fotolia.com
  
  The wilderness of New York state provides for some excellent outdoor recreation, not the least of which is canoeing. Quiet lakes and secluded rivers provide entertainment for all skill levels, while nearby campgrounds can provide overnight accommodation, if necessary. Many of the state's lakes and rivers provide numerous boat launch locations as well, allowing patrons access to the water from nearly anywhere in the state.
  
  

Cranberry Lake

• Cranberry Lake spans an impressive 7,040 acres in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The third-largest lake within in the mountain range, Cranberry Lake also boasts 55 miles of beachfront and shoreline. Canoes can be put into the water from four different sites around Cranberry Lake: the Emporium Marina, the public boat launch on Columbian Road, the Cranberry Lake Public Campground and near the Pine Cone Restaurant. All access points are in the village of Cranberry Lake, New York. A total of 46 free campsites can be used by those who are kayaking or paddling a canoe around the lake.
  
  Cranberry Lake
  
  243 Lone Pine Road
  
  Cranberry Lake, New York 12927
  
  315-848-2315
  
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Deer Creek Marsh

• The Deer Creek Marsh is next to the Deer Creek Wildlife Management Area near the city of Pulasky, New York. The Deer Creek Marsh is a wetlands environment full of wildlife like turtles, birds and deer. While the Deer Creek Marsh doesn't connect directly to Lake Ontario, the lake is easily accessible from the marsh. A campground is available where the marsh and Lake Ontario meet.
  
  NYS DEC
  
  615 Erie Boulevard West
  
  Syracuse, New York 13204
  
  607-753-3095
  
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Cedar River Flow

• The Cedar River Flow is a small river in the Adirondack Mountains. Free campsites are available around the Cedar River Flow, some of which are so secluded they can only be accessed by boat. These are primitive campsites, however, with no running water or restroom facilities. The Cedar River Flow is near the city of Indian Lake, New York, and just off Route 30 North.
  
  NYS DEC Region 5
  
  P.O. Box 296
  
  1115 State Route 86
  
  Ray Brook, New York 12977
  
  518-897-1200
  
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Black Creek

• Black Creek is just west of the city of Rochester, New York, and ultimately connects with the Genesee River to the north. Boat launches are available in three different locations: Churchville Park or the firehouse in the town of Churchville and from the Genesee River. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, including deer, birds and fish.
  
  NYSDEC
  
  625 Broadway
  
  Albany, New York 12233
  
  518-402-8924
  
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Canadice Lake

• Canadice Lake provides water for the city of Rochester, New York. Houses are not allowed to be built on the shores of the lake because of this, which makes for a pretty quiet atmosphere on the lake. A permit is required to bring your canoe or kayak onto Canadice Lake, but this can be obtained for free from the self-serve booth located nearby Hemlock Lake.
  
  NYS DEC
  
  State Land Management
  
  7291 Coon Road
  
  Bath, New York 14810
  
  607-776-2165
  
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