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Mohawk River/Barge Canal at Rotterdam, New York
Walk-in access on the Mohawk River — parking for 8.
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What is here
- Type
- Walk-in access
- Facilities
- parking for 8
- Listed by
- New York State DEC boat launch
NYSDEC publishes no revision date for this list; it was retrieved on 2026-08-28.
Access at end of breakwall below lock DEC records these invasive species in this water: Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel.
The water you can reach
- Mohawk River 0.03 mi · Class A — drinking water source (NYSDEC)
Walk-in access. Small enough water to wade and cross in most conditions.
What the river reads now
| Gauge | Distance | Water temp |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River at Lock 9 at Rotterdam Junction Ny | 4.4 mi | 64.4 °F |
| Mohawk River at Amsterdam Ny | 12.6 mi | 64.6 °F |
| Mohawk River at Cohoes Ny | 14.6 mi | 65.8 °F |
Live from USGS. A gauge miles away is a gauge miles away — the distance column is there so you can discount it.
The river this is on
Other access nearby
- Mohawk River/Barge Canal at Schenectady 2.0 mi · walk in · Mohawk River/Barge Canal
- Mohawk River/Barge Canal at Niskayuna 5.3 mi · walk in · Mohawk River/Barge Canal
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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