Some years ago we followed the instructions of an out-dated guide book and landed our dinghy on the south side of Fort Ticonderoga and it all worked out very poorly. We would up touring the fort, covered in mud. Recently, I found the easy way! Cruise over to the north end of the fort, and land at the new docks just south of the Ticonderoga Ferry. Fishermen told me the depth was about 4 feet at the docks there, though I have not verified this. Then walk about a hundred yards to the car entrance of the fort and walk up the driveway. Some recent photos of the fort, including the stunning view of the fort from above, taken from nearby Mount Defiance, are here: http://www.tug44.org/champlain.canal/fort-ticonderoga/ Fred Tug 44