I have only launched there once and got there right around sunrise and was the 4th boat in. I would say on a weekend, if you are not in by 8 you are probably gambling but if they fill, you can opt to pay to launch up the west shore at West Alton Marina or the East shore at Roberts Cover...both about a 10-15 minute drive. I've never done it but you can also opt to use the town launch over by the Mount dock and leave your trailer at the designated lot in town (free I believe but I don't know the details on that lot.
Based on my single experience at Downings, I had a pretty long wait to pull my boat out later in the day. Single ramp and everyone pulling out meant it only took one inexperienced person to back everything up.
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