Access Site
NY
Lockport Upper Terminal, Mile 321.23
City: Lockport, NY
County: Niagara County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.16518000, -78.70078000
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Tonawanda Creek at Rapids NY
3.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Erie Canal
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Lockport Upper Terminal is a boat access point located on the Erie Canal at Mile 321.23 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. This site provides access to the canal system in the Lockport area, which is known for its historic lock system and scenic canal corridor. The location coordinates place it near the downtown Lockport waterfront area. Paddlers and boaters using this access should be aware that the Erie Canal is a working waterway with commercial traffic, tour boats, and recreational boaters. Water conditions typically reflect canal characteristics with relatively calm, slower-moving water, though conditions can vary with seasonal water levels and lock operations.