Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 1,103 public boat ramps across 62 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania
The best-rated boat ramp in Pennsylvania is Shikellamy State Park East Access Boat Ramp in Upper Augusta Township, with a 5.0/5 rating from 5 Google reviews. It provides access to Susquehanna River - Lake Augusta. Other highly-rated options include Nockamixon Marina in Haycock Township (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shikellamy State Park East Access Boat Ramp | Upper Augusta Township | 5.0/5 | 5 | Susquehanna River - Lake Augusta |
| 2 | Nockamixon Marina | Haycock Township | 5.0/5 | 3 | Nockamixon Lake |
| 3 | Harrison Wright Waterfall | Colley Township | 5.0/5 | 2 | Lake Jean |
| 4 | Hills Creek Maple Syrup House | Charleston Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Hills Creek Lake |
| 5 | McDade Trail (Eshback Launch Trailhead) | Lehman Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Delaware River |
| 6 | Delaware River Canal | Durham Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Pennsylvania Canal |
| 7 | Conshohocken Community Garden | Lower Merion Township | 5.0/5 | 9 | Arrowmink Creek |
| 8 | Riverfront Park west boat ramp | Norristown | 5.0/5 | 3 | Schuylkill River |
| 9 | Colyer Lake | Potter Township | 4.9/5 | 63 | Colyer Lake |
| 10 | Anchor Yacht Club | Bristol | 4.9/5 | 51 | Delaware River |
| 11 | Riverview Campground | West Chillisquaque Township | 4.8/5 | 5 | Susquehanna River - West Branch |
| 12 | Elijah Run Boat Ramp | Hamilton Township | 4.8/5 | 47 | Allegheny Reservoir |
| 13 | Upper Schuylkill Valley Park | Phoenixville | 4.8/5 | 574 | Schuylkill River |
| 14 | Three Mile Run | East Rockhill | 4.8/5 | 18 | Nockamixon Lake |
| 15 | Peace Valley Park | New Britain Township | 4.8/5 | 3707 | Lake Galena |
Map of All Pennsylvania Boat Ramps
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Top Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 1,103 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in Pennsylvania.
Nockamixon Marina
Harrison Wright Waterfall
Hills Creek Maple Syrup House
McDade Trail (Eshback Launch Trailhead)
Delaware River Canal
Conshohocken Community Garden
Riverfront Park west boat ramp
Colyer Lake
Anchor Yacht Club
PrivateRiverview Campground
Elijah Run Boat Ramp
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
Three Mile Run
Peace Valley Park
Sailor's Point at Peace Valley Park
Shikellamy State Park: Marina Section
Hamburg Community Park (Etchberger Memorial Park)
Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct
Lake Minsi East Access
Chester Waterfront
Pennypacker Mills
Schuylkill River Trail Start
Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park
Green Lane Park
Lake Wallenpaupack Dam Overlook
PFBC Hoover's Island Boat Access
Tobyhanna SP Boat Launch Site
Promised Land State Park Cabins
Little Falls Trail
Gillin Boathouse, Saint Joseph's University/St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour & Boat Rentals
Peace Valley Parking Area & Boat Launch
Black Moshannon State Park
Oil Creek State Park
Nebraska Bridge
Butler-Freeport Community Trail Laneville South Trailhead
Milton Loop Campground
Tinicum Park
Neshaminy State Marina
PrivateD&L Trail - Cove Road Trailhead
D&L Trailhead (Slatington)
Bushkill Boat Launch
Delaware Canal State Park, Locks 22, 23
Green Lane Reservoir
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Ralph Stover State Park
Frank Gantz Trailhead
D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead
Lehigh River Chain Dam
Poxono Boat Launch
Sunbury Fish & Boat Commission Access Area
North Country Trail Trailhead
Red Bridge Campground
Ethel Barckley Memorial Park
Betzwood Park
Preachers Camp Boat Launch, Beltzville State Park
Whipple Dam State Park
D&L Trail - Route 33 Boat Launch Trailhead
Pennsylvania Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 786 ramps
- Private
- 10 ramps
127 ramps in Pennsylvania are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Delaware River
- 69 ramps
- Allegheny River
- 69 ramps
- Susquehanna River
- 59 ramps
- Monongahela River
- 46 ramps
- Susquehanna River - North Branch
- 35 ramps
- Susquehanna River - West Branch
- 32 ramps
- Schuylkill River
- 26 ramps
- Juniata River
- 25 ramps
- Lake Arthur
- 24 ramps
- Lehigh River
- 19 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Pennsylvania?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 1,103 boat ramps across Pennsylvania in 62 counties and 599 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Pennsylvania?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Pennsylvania is Shikellamy State Park East Access Boat Ramp in Upper Augusta Township, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 5 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/pennsylvania.
How many free boat ramps are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 786 free public boat ramps out of 1,103 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 71% offer free public access.
Which city in Pennsylvania has the most boat ramps?
Union Township has the most boat ramps in Pennsylvania with 14 mapped locations. Philadelphia is second with 12 ramps.