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Provides access to Delaware River. Located in Buckingham Township, PA. Public access.
Discover 602 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Pennsylvania. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
Pennsylvania's boating is split between the Lake Erie shoreline in the northwest corner, the major rivers running through the state, and a scattered collection of reservoirs and lakes in between.
Presque Isle Bay at Erie is the most developed freshwater boating harbor in the state, with protected water behind the Presque Isle peninsula giving boaters access to open Lake Erie without having to launch directly into the lake. The peninsula forms a natural breakwater and the bay inside is well-suited to smaller boats. Erie on the lake side of the peninsula is another matter - the same Great Lakes conditions that apply elsewhere on Erie apply here.
The Susquehanna River runs the length of the state from the New York border through to Maryland and has ramp access at multiple points, though it's more of a float trip and fishing river than powerboat water in most of its Pennsylvania length. The West Branch and the North Branch are similarly suited to smaller craft.
The Delaware River on the eastern border has ramp access and is used for both recreation and fishing throughout its Pennsylvania reach from the Water Gap south through the Philadelphia area. Delaware River conditions can include significant current during high water periods.
Raystown Lake in central Pennsylvania is the state's largest single lake and has excellent Corps of Engineers ramp infrastructure. It's a deep, relatively clear reservoir with good smallmouth bass fishing and less pressure than the lakes closer to the major metro areas.
The state park system manages access at multiple smaller lakes and reservoirs scattered across the state, most with adequate ramp and parking facilities.
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Pennsylvania.
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📍 Perry Township, PA
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📍 Charleston Township, PA
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📍 Howard Township, PA
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📍 Todd Township, PA
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📍 Bethlehem, PA
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📍 Manor Township, PA
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Provides access to Woodcock Creek – Woodcock Creek Lake. Located in Woodcock Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Tamarack Lake. Located in East Mead Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Tamarack Lake. Located in West Mead Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Pymatuning Reservoir. Located in North Shenango Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Howard Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Liberty Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Liberty Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Liberty Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Howard Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Howard Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Bald Eagle Creek – Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. Located in Howard Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to West Branch Susquehanna River. Located in Jersey Shore, PA. Public access.
Provides access to West Branch Susquehanna River. Located in Wayne Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to West Branch Susquehanna River. Located in Woodward Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Rose Valley Lake. Located in Gamble Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Rose Valley Lake. Located in Gamble Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Rose Valley Lake. Located in Gamble Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Canoe Creek Lake. Located in Frankstown Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Canoe Creek Lake. Located in Frankstown Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Little Pine Lake. Located in Cummings Township, PA. Public access.
Provides access to Gordon Lake. Located in Cumberland Valley Township, PA. Public access.