Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir
| Location | West Manheim, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Long Arm Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 39.751222, -76.990711 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | York |
Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir is a public boat launch providing access to Long Arm Reservoir in West Manheim, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.75122, -76.99071. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir is a public boat launch on Long Arm Reservoir in West Manheim, York 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 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 Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir
Is Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir free to use?
Yes, Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir is a public boat launch with free access in West Manheim, Pennsylvania.
What water does Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir access?
Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir provides boat launch access to Long Arm Reservoir in West Manheim, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir?
Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir is located at coordinates 39.751222, -76.990711 in West Manheim, 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 Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.