Rent a 14-foot aluminum boat at Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery and spend a day navigating New York’s Adirondacks on your own terms. Perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts wanting a flexible, water-based adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
up to 8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic mobility needed to board and control a small motorized boat
Wildlife
History
Blue Mountain Lake’s boating has roots stretching back over a century as a recreational retreat within Adirondack Park, established in 1892.
Conservation
The boat livery promotes low-impact boating practices to preserve the lake’s clarity and protect native wildlife habitats.
Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery
Rent a 14-foot aluminum boat at Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery and spend a day navigating New York’s Adirondacks on your own terms. Perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts wanting a flexible, water-based adventure.
Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery operates on Blue Mountain Lake in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, providing on-water rentals and a narrated boat tour. The livery offers a range of craft for full-day rental, with standard rental hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Available rental options include canoes, single and double kayaks, Sunfish sailboats, 14', 16', and 20' aluminum boats, and 14', 20', and 24' pontoon boats.
The business also runs the Adirondack Boat Tour, a two-hour guided cruise that visits Blue Mountain, Eagle, and Utowana lakes. The tour features narration focused on late-1800s history, including historic camps, workers, and conservation stories, and is presented by narrators who guide guests through local heritage.
For rentals, each booking provides the craft and the equipment necessary for a full day on the water, supporting independent exploration of the lake. Rental hours are consistent across offerings: 9 am to 5 pm. Pricing structure and reservations are handled directly by the livery at the time of booking. The livery’s location on Blue Mountain Lake places it within the region commonly visited by paddlers and sightseers exploring the central Adirondacks.
All descriptions above reflect the livery’s publicly available service offerings: multiple boat types for all-day rental and a narrated, two-hour Adirondack Boat Tour. Prospective visitors can choose self-guided rentals for flexible lake exploration or the guided tour for historical context and scenic cruising.
Location
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
On Blue Mountain Lake
Hours
Daily 9am–5pm
Full-day rental window
Boat Options
10 rental types
Canoes, kayaks, pontoons, sailboats
Guided Tour
Adirondack Boat Tour
2-hour narrated cruise
Reserve a canoe, kayak, pontoon, sailboat, or join the 2-hour Adirondack Boat Tour — rentals available 9 am–5 pm.
Carry a waterproof map or GPS
Even on smaller lakes, it’s easy to lose track of bays and inlets—navigation aids help keep you oriented.
Wear a life jacket at all times
Safety is critical on the water, and life jackets are mandatory for all passengers in rented boats.
Bring insect repellent
Adirondack summers can bring mosquitoes near water; repellent makes your trip much more comfortable.
Refuel before returning
Gasoline is extra on rentals—plan ahead to top off before coming back to avoid delays or fees.
Life jacket
Required safety gear that keeps you protected on the water.
Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
Protects against strong UV rays from extended sun exposure on the lake.
summer
Insect repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and biting insects at bay during warmer months.
summer
Waterproof dry bag
Protect your valuables, phone, and clothing from splashes and occasional rain.