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Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania

Discover 602 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Pennsylvania. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

602
Total Boat Ramps
York County
28 ramps - Most in County
83
Counties Covered

Pennsylvania Boating - Erie, Rivers & Raystown

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.

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Featured Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania

Browse by County

York County

28 ramps

Crawford County

25 ramps

Allegheny County

20 ramps

Erie County

20 ramps

Pike County

20 ramps

Huntingdon County

19 ramps

Wayne County

17 ramps

Mercer County

17 ramps

Butler County

16 ramps

Lycoming County

15 ramps

Luzerne County

15 ramps

Somerset County

14 ramps

Cambria County

14 ramps

Bucks County

14 ramps

Armstrong County

13 ramps

Warren County

13 ramps

Westmoreland County

12 ramps

Tioga County

12 ramps

Lancaster County

12 ramps

Washington County

11 ramps

Centre County

11 ramps

Bradford County

11 ramps

Perry County

11 ramps

Fayette County

9 ramps

Northumberland County

9 ramps

Northampton County

9 ramps

Beaver County

8 ramps

Cumberland County

8 ramps

Dauphin County

8 ramps

Warren

8 ramps

Huntingdon

8 ramps

Berks County

7 ramps

Bedford County

7 ramps

Clinton County

6 ramps

Juniata County

6 ramps

Chester County

6 ramps

Indiana County

5 ramps

Lackawanna County

5 ramps

Snyder County

5 ramps

Monroe County

5 ramps

Schuylkill County

5 ramps

Lehigh County

5 ramps

Philadelphia County

5 ramps

Susquehanna County

5 ramps

Wyoming County

5 ramps

McKean

5 ramps

Tioga

5 ramps

Mercer

5 ramps

Clearfield County

4 ramps

Greene County

4 ramps

Mifflin County

4 ramps

Forest County

4 ramps

Venango County

4 ramps

Carbon County

4 ramps

Montgomery County

4 ramps

Lebanon County

4 ramps

Delaware County

4 ramps

Armstrong

4 ramps

Fulton County

3 ramps

Sullivan County

3 ramps

Clarion County

3 ramps

Columbia County

3 ramps

Jefferson County

2 ramps

Elk County

2 ramps

Franklin County

2 ramps

Blair County

2 ramps

Lawrence County

2 ramps

McKean County

2 ramps

Montour County

2 ramps

Somerset

2 ramps

Forest

2 ramps

Westmoreland

2 ramps

Cameron County

1 ramp

Adams County

1 ramp

Potter County

1 ramp

Union County

1 ramp

Crawford

1 ramp

Elk

1 ramp

Fayette

1 ramp

Berks

1 ramp

Monroe

1 ramp

Indiana

1 ramp

Pike

1 ramp

About Boating in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania offers excellent boating opportunities with 602 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Pennsylvania, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Pennsylvania below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Treasure Lake

Provides access to Wolf Run – Treasure Lake. Located in DuBois, PA. Semi-Private access.

Ives Run

Provides access to Hammond Lake. Located in Middlebury Township, PA. Public access.

McVeytown

Provides access to Juniata River. Located in Bratton Township, PA. Public access.

Mifflintown Borough

Provides access to Juniata River. Located in Milford Township, PA. Public access.

North Vandergrift

Provides access to Kiskiminetas River. Located in Parks Township, PA. Public access.

Campground Boat Launch

Provides access to Abrahams Creek – Frances Slocum Lake. Located in Kingston Township, PA. Public access.

Chambers Lake

Provides access to Chambers Lake. Located in West Caln Township, PA. Public access.

Glassworks

Provides access to Monongahela River. Located in Monongahela Township, PA. Public access.

Ohioville Borough

Provides access to Little Beaver Creek. Located in Ohioville, PA. Public access.

Acme Dam

Provides access to Jacobs Creek. Located in Mount Pleasant Township, PA. Public access.

Shikellamy State Park

Provides access to Susquehanna River – Lake Augusta. Located in Upper Augusta Township, PA. Public access.

Bow Ridge

Provides access to Conemaugh River. Located in Derry Township, PA. Public access.

Flat Rock Park

Provides access to Schuylkill River. Located in Lower Merion Township, PA. Public access.

Bevington

Provides access to Beaver River. Located in Wayne Township, PA. Public access.

Susquehanna Boat Club

Provides access to West Branch Susquehanna River. Located in Clinton Township, PA. Public access.

Ansonia

Provides access to Pine Creek. Located in Shippen Township, PA. Public access.

Shady Nook

Provides access to Susquehanna River. Located in Monroe Township, PA. Public access.

Blue Rock

Provides access to Susquehanna River – Lake Clarke. Located in Manor Township, PA. Public access.

West Fairview

Provides access to Susquehanna River. Located in East Pennsboro Township, PA. Public access.

Petersburg

Provides access to Shaver's Creek. Located in Petersburg, PA. Public access.

Connellsville

Provides access to Youghiogheny River. Located in Connellsville, PA. Public access.

West Newton Public

Provides access to Youghiogheny River. Located in South Huntingdon Township, PA. Public access.

Buena Vista

Provides access to Youghiogheny River. Located in Elizabeth Township, PA. Public access.

Braddock Public

Provides access to Monongahela River. Located in Braddock, PA. Public access.

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