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New York | Steuben County / Corning
Chemung River
Cohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing
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Conditions
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
An easy-to-moderate Chemung River route from downtown Corning’s Cohocton Street Launch through River Road to Bottcher’s Landing. The published itinerary provides a concrete DEC take-out, intermediate exit, bridge and wing-dam warnings, Gibson Dam remnants with hidden rebar, braids, and a pavilion/restroom area.
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Put-in
Cohocton Street LaunchCohocton Street is a muddy dirt/levee launch after rain or high water; inspect the carry and keep downtown traffic clear.
Take-out
Bottcher's Landing NYS DEC Fishing Access SiteRiver Road has a small lot and concrete steps; current makes the exit more difficult, so confirm it is usable before selecting it as a bailout.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Cohocton Street is a muddy dirt/levee launch after rain or high water; inspect the carry and keep downtown traffic clear.
- River Road has a small lot and concrete steps; current makes the exit more difficult, so confirm it is usable before selecting it as a bailout.
- Bottcher’s concrete ramp is public and well marked, but heavy rain/high water can make it muddy or slippery. Use only the documented DEC access.
Watch for
- USGS 01529950 below 300 cfs, above 6,000 cfs, rising quickly, unavailable, or inconsistent with the launch visual
- Gibson Dam remnants and hidden rebar, wing dams, bridges, gravel bars, islands, braids, and downstream strainers
- muddy/slippery ramps, concrete-step exits, thunderstorms, cold water, debris, and a failed shuttle
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| Gauge site | Chemung River at Corning, NY |
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| Target band | 300 cfs to 6,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 300 cfs |
| High threshold | 6,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | CanWePaddle Corning to Big Flats estimated runnable range: 300–6,000 cfs |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named New York corridorCohocton Street to Bottcher’s Landing; 6 miles; easy
The itinerary publishes the endpoint pair, River Road intermediate exit, hazards, channel notes, and downstream strainer warning.
- Public water accessCohocton Street, River Road DEC, and Bottcher’s Landing DEC
The official map supplies water-trail access pins and coordinates; the itinerary supplies access surfaces, parking, amenities, and river sides.
- Direct flow guidance300–6,000 cfs estimated runnable range at USGS 01529950
CanWePaddle links the same Corning gauge and labels the range conservative and informational, not a go/no-go authority.
- Safety and bailoutGibson Dam remnants, wing dams, bridges, braids, strainers, and River Road exit
The official itinerary provides route-specific hazard and intermediate-exit descriptions.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 01529950, Chemung River at Corning, NY
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- Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch
NY Susquehanna Basin Water Trail and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
- Image decisionApproved same-river context image used for route presentation
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Chemung River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Chemung River?
Paddle Today watches Chemung River at Corning, NY and treats 300 cfs to 6,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Chemung River route start and end?
This route starts at Cohocton Street Launch and ends at Bottcher's Landing NYS DEC Fishing Access Site, about 6 river miles on the water.
Is this Chemung River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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