Pennsylvania kayak and canoe launch sites

1,149 public launch sites in Pennsylvania from PA Fish & Boat Commission. 698 are trailer ramps.

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Waterbodies with the most launches

Delaware River (90), Susquehanna River (62), Susquehanna River - North Branch (50), Allegheny River (47), Susquehanna River - West Branch (35), Schuylkill River (34), Monongahela River (33), Juniata River (25), Clarion River (22), Lehigh River (22), Swatara Creek (19), Conodoguinet Creek (19), Youghiogheny River (19), Lake Arthur (17), Juniata River - Raystown Branch (17), Pymatuning Reservoir (16), Loyalhanna Creek (15), Yellow Breeches Creek (15), Conestoga River (15), Ohio River (14), Pine Creek (13), Conemaugh River (11), Shenango River Lake (10), Lake Erie (10), Raystown Lake (9), Glendale Lake (9), French Creek (9), Lake Wilhelm (9), Allegheny Reservoir (8), Lake Wallenpaupack (7)

Launches A to Z

• · Susquehanna River - North Branch · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• #2 Picnic Area Access · Shawnee Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 13th Street Marina · Allegheny River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 1st Klas Marina · Lake Wallenpaupack · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 322 Bridge Access · Clarion River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 41 Bay · Pymatuning Reservoir · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 4th Street · Monongahela River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 528 · Lake Arthur · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• 6th Street Clemente · Allegheny River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #1 · Little Buffalo Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #1 · Tamarack Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #2 · Little Buffalo Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #2 · Tamarack Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #3 · Tamarack Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #5 · Tamarack Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access #6 · Tamarack Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access above Union Deposit · Swatara Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access at Keller Fields · Swatara Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access at Valley Glen · Swatara Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Acme Dam · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Acri Meadow Park · Conodoguinet Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Adams-Ricci Community Park · Conodoguinet Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Airport Park · Delaware River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Aitch · Raystown Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Akeley Boat Launch · Conewango Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Alcatraz · Pymatuning Reservoir · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alduk Access · Neshannock Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alexandria Launch · Loyalhanna Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alfarata · Juniata River - Frankstown Branch · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• All States Marina · Ohio River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Allegheny Outfitters Boat Launch · Allegheny River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Allegheny River Boat Club · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alum Rock Access Point · Clarion River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Amico Island in NJ · Delaware River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Amity Hall · Juniata River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Ansonia · Pine Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Apple Tree Road · Susquehanna River - North Branch · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Arnold Pier · Allegheny River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Arroyo Canoe Launch · Clarion River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Aspinwall Marina · Allegheny River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Atwood · Keystone Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Auburn Dam · Schuylkill River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Auburn-Rt. 987 Landing · Schuylkill River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Aultmans Run Access · Conemaugh River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Avonia Beach · Trout Run · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Avonmore Canoe Launch · Kiskiminetas River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• B & L Marina · Ohio River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bainbridge - Koser Park · Susquehanna River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bairdstown Bridge · Conemaugh River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bald Eagle · Bald Eagle Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Bald Eagle Launch · Foster Joseph Sayers Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Balls Eddy · Delaware River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bark Path at Porter Road · Shenango River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barnett Canoe Lauch · Clarion River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barnett Canoe Launch · Blacklick Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bartram's Garden · Schuylkill River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Basket Creek in NY · Delaware River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Baumer St. River Wall · Conemaugh River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bay Harbor Public Ramp · Presque Isle Bay - Lake Erie · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beacon Hill - EMER Take Out · Yellow Breeches Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bear Run · Lake Arthur · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station · Lower Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bear Wallow Swamp · Bear Wallow Pond · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Beaver Dam · Glendale Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Harbour Marina · Beaver River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Beaver Meadow Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Run Dam · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Valley · Glendale Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaverdam Run Reservoir · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beechwood Area · Lower Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beechwood Lake Access · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Belmont Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Belvedere in NJ · Delaware River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bendigo State Park Canoe Launch · East Branch Clarion River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Benezette · Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bennet Branch Forest · Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bennetts Bay · Pymatuning Reservoir · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bessemer Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Betzwood · Schuylkill River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bevington Boat Access · Beaver River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

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