Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- 0.2 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 16 min agoSource: USGS station 01573000 — Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA · 2.5 mi from Swatara Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lickdale Trailhead
| Location | Union Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Swatara Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.459297, -76.506669 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lebanon |
Lickdale Trailhead is a public boat launch providing access to Swatara Creek in Union Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.45930, -76.50667. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Lickdale Trailhead is a public boat launch on Swatara Creek in Union Township, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Union Township • public launch in Lebanon • fishing access on Swatara Creek • Pennsylvania boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lickdale Trailhead
Is Lickdale Trailhead free to use?
Yes, Lickdale Trailhead is a public boat launch with free access in Union Township, Pennsylvania.
What water does Lickdale Trailhead access?
Lickdale Trailhead provides boat launch access to Swatara Creek in Union Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Lickdale Trailhead?
Lickdale Trailhead is located at coordinates 40.459297, -76.506669 in Union 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 10.6 mi of Lickdale Trailhead, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.