Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 PM)
- Water level
- 0.01 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Swatara Creek
Updated 47 min agoSource: USGS station 01573000 — Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA · 2.5 mi from Swatara Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Boathouse Park
| Location | Derry Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Swatara Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.308840, -76.665679 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dauphin |
Boathouse Park is a public boat launch providing access to Swatara Creek in Derry Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.30884, -76.66568. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Boathouse Park is a public boat launch on Swatara Creek in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boathouse Park
Is Boathouse Park free to use?
Yes, Boathouse Park is a public boat launch with free access in Derry Township, Pennsylvania.
What water does Boathouse Park access?
Boathouse Park provides boat launch access to Swatara Creek in Derry Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Boathouse Park?
Boathouse Park is located at coordinates 40.308840, -76.665679 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 9.7 mi of Boathouse Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.