Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
- Water level
- 1.61 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 Lehigh River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01453000 — Lehigh River at Bethlehem, PA · 2.7 mi from Lehigh River
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Sand Island Access
| Location | Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lehigh River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.615100, -75.386311 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lehigh |
Sand Island Access is a public boat launch providing access to Lehigh River in Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.61510, -75.38631. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
Sand Island Access is a public boat launch on Lehigh River in Bethlehem City, Lehigh 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 Sand Island Access
Is Sand Island Access free to use?
Yes, Sand Island Access is a public boat launch with free access in Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania.
What water does Sand Island Access access?
Sand Island Access provides boat launch access to Lehigh River in Bethlehem City, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Sand Island Access?
Sand Island Access is located at coordinates 40.615100, -75.386311 in Bethlehem City, 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 Sand Island Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.