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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.

Heinz Quay

Provides access to Ohio River. Located in Pittsburgh, PA. Public access.

West Hickory Access

Provides access to Allegheny River. Located in Hickory Township, PA. Public access.

Stewart

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

East Bangor Lake

Provides access to East Bangor Lake. Located in East Bangor, PA. Public access.

Sand Island

Provides access to Lehigh River. Located in Bethlehem, PA. Public access.

Elk Creek

Provides access to Lake Erie. Located in Girard Township, PA. Public access.

Kilbuck Access

Provides access to Ohio River. Located in Kilbuck Township, PA. Public access.

Poe Lake

Provides access to Poe Lake. Located in Penn Township, PA. Public access.

Howe Township Park

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

Lewistown Narrows

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

Sunset Marina

Provides access to Ten Mile Creek. Located in East Bethlehem Township, PA. Semi-Private access.

Greene Cove Yacht Club

Provides access to Ten Mile Creek. Located in East Bethlehem Township, PA. Semi-Private access.

Shohola

Provides access to Shohola Lake. Located in Shohola Township, PA. Public access.

Long Arm Dam

Provides access to Long Arm Creek – Long Arm Reservoir. Located in West Manheim Township, PA. Public access.

Letterkenny Reservoir

Provides access to Conodoguinet Creek – Letterkenny Reservoir. Located in Lurgan Township, PA. Public access.

Lake Minisink

Provides access to Lake Minisink. Located in Porter Township, PA. Public access.

Swoyers Campground

Provides access to Lake Henry. Located in Lake Township, PA. Public access.

Montour Preserve

Provides access to Lake Chillisquaque. Located in Anthony Township, PA. Public access.

Numine

Provides access to North Branch Plum Creek – Keystone Lake. Located in Atwood, PA. Public access.

Atwood

Provides access to North Branch Plum Creek – Keystone Lake. Located in Cowanshannock Township, PA. Public access.

Shades Beach

Provides access to Lake Erie. Located in Harborcreek Township, PA. Public access.

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