Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:12 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — September 18
local timeFirst Quarter (40% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jonestown Launch
| Location | Jonestown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Swatara Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.412508, -76.486502 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lebanon |
Jonestown Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Swatara Creek in Jonestown, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.41251, -76.48650. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Jonestown Launch is a public boat launch on Swatara Creek in Jonestown, Lebanon 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 Jonestown Launch
Is Jonestown Launch free to use?
Yes, Jonestown Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Jonestown, Pennsylvania.
What water does Jonestown Launch access?
Jonestown Launch provides boat launch access to Swatara Creek in Jonestown, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Jonestown Launch?
Jonestown Launch is located at coordinates 40.412508, -76.486502 in Jonestown, 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
The area surrounding Jonestown Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 10.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.