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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:34 PM
Water level
1.5 ft
Tide
6.096 ft now

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Tide Conditions

Updated 4 hr ago
Current Tide
6.10ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
6.01ft
Mon, 7:38 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.39ft
Mon, 1:55 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8540433Marcus Hook · 23.6 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Schuylkill River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
1.50ft
Streamflow
510.0cfs

Source: USGS station 01472000Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA · 3.7 mi from Schuylkill River

Launch Light & Moon — June 22

local time
First Light
5:00 AM
Sunrise
5:33 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Last Light
9:07 PM

First Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Lock 60 Recreation Area

Quick facts about Lock 60 Recreation Area
LocationUpper Providence Township, Pennsylvania
WaterbodySchuylkill River
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.6/5 (458 reviews)
Coordinates40.144674, -75.508518
HoursCheck on site
CountyMontgomery County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching
Phone(610) 917-0021

Lock 60 Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Schuylkill River in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.14467, -75.50852. Rated 4.6/5 based on 458 Google reviews.

Lock 60 Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Schuylkill River in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery 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 current NOAA tide readings, 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 Lock 60 Recreation Area

Is Lock 60 Recreation Area free to use?

Yes, Lock 60 Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania.

How is Lock 60 Recreation Area rated?

Lock 60 Recreation Area has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 458 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Lock 60 Recreation Area access?

Lock 60 Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Schuylkill River in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania.

How do I get to Lock 60 Recreation Area?

Lock 60 Recreation Area is located at coordinates 40.144674, -75.508518 in Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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