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Lake ChamplainGreat Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch via Chazy Landing and Montys Bay

A planning-only approximately 12.2-mile flatwater blueway from the public Great Chazy River mouth launch along shallow shoreline past Chazy Landing and Montys Bay to the public Point au Roche launch. Lakes to Locks Passage publishes the matching launch pair, distance, marshy shoreline, marina/supply context, limited shore access, and north/south wind warning; USGS 04271500 is retained as a clearly labeled upstream Great Chazy proxy rather than a route-wide lake forecast.

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DistanceApproximately 12.2 paddling miles from Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 5–8 hours for a touring group
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Great Chazy River at Perry Mills, New York, used as same-river context for the Great Chazy River to Point au Roche blueway.
Route photoGreat Chazy River at Perry Mills; same-river route-context imagePhoto by U.S. Geological Survey

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceApproximately 12.2 paddling miles from Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat LaunchGreat Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch via Chazy Landing and Montys Bay
DifficultymoderateThe blueway is flatwater but exposed to wind, waves, shallow shoreline, marina traffic, and limited exits. Treat the trip as moderate touring rather than a casual protected-water float.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the downstream vehicle at Point au Roche State Park only after confirming current park hours, fees, parking, and ramp access, then shuttle to the Great Chazy launch. Keep the Great Chazy launch and any confirmed municipal/park landing as the only planned water entries; do not depend on marina or private shoreline exits.
PermitsCheck posted rulesConfirm current NYSDEC and State Park launch rules, New York PFD and Clean.Drain.Dry requirements, park hours/fees, marina and wildlife-area restrictions, parking, and any seasonal notices. No private shoreline access or camping is inferred.
CampingOptions nearbyDay-use route with nearby managed lodging or campground options only. No on-route, marsh, island, marina, launch-site, or private-shoreline camping right is claimed; reserve a legal facility separately and verify current operation.
SeasonMay-OctThe connected river-and-lake shoreline route is most practical in the open-water season. Check the Perry Mills gauge trend, lake wind, waves, thunderstorms, visibility, water temperature, boat traffic, and launch operation before departure.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

A planning-only approximately 12.2-mile flatwater blueway from the public Great Chazy River mouth launch along shallow shoreline past Chazy Landing and Montys Bay to the public Point au Roche launch. Lakes to Locks Passage publishes the matching launch pair, distance, marshy shoreline, marina/supply context, limited shore access, and north/south wind warning; USGS 04271500 is retained as a clearly labeled upstream Great Chazy proxy rather than a route-wide lake forecast.

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Put-in

Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch
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The blueway source names both launch facilities, but current hours, fees, parking, ramp condition, waterline, and local restrictions remain day-of checks.

Finish

Take-out

Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch
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The source warns of limited shore access. Treat Chazy Landing, Montys Bay, marinas, wildlife areas, and private shorelines as navigation context rather than automatic bailouts.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • The blueway source names both launch facilities, but current hours, fees, parking, ramp condition, waterline, and local restrictions remain day-of checks.
  • The source warns of limited shore access. Treat Chazy Landing, Montys Bay, marinas, wildlife areas, and private shorelines as navigation context rather than automatic bailouts.
  • The Great Chazy launch is at the Lake Champlain mouth, while the route travels lake shoreline toward Point au Roche. Do not extend upstream or across open lake without separate access, weather, and safety review.

Watch for

  • 04271500 trend, local river/lake level, north or south wind, waves, thunderstorms, fog, visibility, water temperature, motorboat traffic, and daylight remaining
  • shallow marsh shoreline, limited alternate landings, marinas, private banks, Montys Bay wildlife-area boundaries, and a failed-shuttle/weather extraction plan
  • Great Chazy mouth current/surf, Point au Roche park hours and fees, ramp congestion, invasive-species controls, and any seasonal closures

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The Great Chazy River at Perry Mills, New York, used as same-river context for the Great Chazy River to Point au Roche blueway.
Great Chazy River at Perry Mills; same-river route-context imagePhoto by U.S. Geological Survey
USGS public domain; clearly labeled same-river route context

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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Named connected bluewayGreat Chazy River to Point au Roche; approximately 12.2 miles

    Lakes to Locks Passage publishes the launch pair, distance, shallow shoreline, Chazy Landing/Montys Bay corridor, marina/supply context, and north/south wind warning.

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  • Public launch endpointsGreat Chazy River NYS Boat Launch and Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch

    NYSDEC lists the Great Chazy mouth hard-surface launch with approximately 66-car parking and the Point au Roche State Park launch with approximately 21-car parking.

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  • Upstream same-river proxyUSGS 04271500 Great Chazy River at Perry Mills

    USGS provides live Great Chazy stage/discharge upstream of the lake-dominated segment; it is planning context only and does not resolve local wind, waves, lake level, traffic, or landing conditions.

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  • Camping postureDay-use / nearby managed basecamp only

    The blueway source does not grant shoreline or marsh camping, so arrange a separate legal campground or lodging plan.

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  • Same-river proxy gaugeUSGS 04271500, Great Chazy River at Perry Mills, NY

    USGS provides continuous telemetry at a same-river downstream proxy; local rainfall, tributary inflow, and dam operations can make route conditions diverge.

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  • Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch

    Lakes to Locks Passage Great Chazy River to Point au Roche Blueway / NYSDEC launch listings and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.

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  • Image decisionApproved watershed/proxy-gauge context image used for route presentation

    The image is clearly labeled as watershed/proxy-gauge context and does not claim to depict this exact reach.

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What water level is best for the Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch via Chazy Landing and Montys Bay route on the Lake Champlain?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch via Chazy Landing and Montys Bay route on the Lake Champlain start and end?

This route starts at Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch and ends at Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch, Approximately 12.2 paddling miles from Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch on the water.

Is the Great Chazy River NYS Boat Launch to Point au Roche NYS Boat Launch via Chazy Landing and Montys Bay route on the Lake Champlain suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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