Peru Dock near Valcour Island - Plattsburg NY
New England Trailer Sailors

Directions to ramp:

Best reached by taking I-87 to exit 22?(We're not uure of the exit numger), and taking US 9 north through the village of Valcour. Proceed 1 1/2 miles north the facility is on the right.

Ramp condition and docks: There are two paved ramps, and two docks

Parking and Fee: Parking is for rated for fifty cars and trailers but can probably hold 60+. The price is FREE!

Amenities: pump out and restrooms

This is near Snug Harbor Marina (monitoring VHF 6, 9, and 16) Phone 518-563-5140 and Snug Harbor Marina at Olde Valcour (monitoring VHF 6, 9, and 16) Phone 518-561-2134. Both marinas have many services

Other notes: The facility is maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. As a courtesy please notify the forest ranger in Raybrook if you're planning on an extended stay.

It is .85 mi to Butterfly Bay on Valcour Island.

A wonderful reference for trailer sailors is the NYSDEC publication "New York State Boat Launching Sites" also free for the asking.

DateSubmitted by PhoneEmail
5/05Mark Truscott. markandalice2@juno.com

 

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