Boat Launch No. 2
Pinchot Lake · Dover, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 358 acres
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Weigelstown
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Boat Ramps in York County, Pennsylvania
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Boat Launch No. 3
Pinchot Lake · Dover, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 358 acres
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Weigelstown
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Codorus State Park Hidden Cove
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Parkville
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Lake Redman
Lake Redman · Jacobus, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 253 acres
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from York
Managed by York County Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Lake Williams - Lake under drawdown
Lake Williams · Jacobus, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 168 acres
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from York
Managed by York County Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Main Boat Launch
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Parkville
Managed by Codorus State Park
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Marina Area, Codorus State Park
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Parkville
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Pinchot State Park Campground
Pinchot Lake · Dover, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 358 acres
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Weigelstown
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Boat Launch No. 1
Pinchot Lake · Dover, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 358 acres
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Weigelstown
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Codorus State Park Mooring Cove
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Parkville
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Commons Park
Susquehanna River · Wrightsville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 1 mi from Columbia
Managed by Wrightsville Boro
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Dorsey Park
Susquehanna River · Susquehanna Trails, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Willow Street
Managed by Philadelphia Electric Co.
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Gamblers Boatyard and Campground
Susquehanna River · Airville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Millersville
Managed by R.L. & Beverly McConnell
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Goldsboro
Susquehanna River · Royalton, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Middletown
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Lake View Yacht Club
Susquehanna River · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Columbia
Managed by Lake View Yacht Club
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Lock #2 Recreation Area #2
Susquehanna River · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Columbia
Managed by Safe Harbor Water Power Co.
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Long Level Marina
Susquehanna River · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Columbia
Managed by Long Level Marine Dick Hickman
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Susquehanna Yacht Club
Susquehanna River · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Columbia
Managed by Susquehanna Yacht Club
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Wrightsville
Susquehanna River · Wrightsville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 1 mi from Columbia
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
York Furnace
Susquehanna River · Airville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Millersville
Managed by PPL
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Codorus State Park Smith Station Road
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Codorus State Park Wonder Cove
Lake Marburg · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,173 acres
Managed by Bureau of State Parks
Notes: Motors: 20 hp. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Long Arm Dam, Lawrence B. Sheppard Reservoir
Long Arm Reservoir · Pennville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Parkville
Managed by Hanover Water Company
Notes: Motors: Electric Motors Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Lemon Street Boat Launch
Susquehanna River · Wrightsville, York County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 1 mi from Columbia
Managed by Wrightsville Borough
Notes: Motors: Unpowered boat launch.
Cold Cabin Park
Susquehanna River · Susquehanna Trails, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Willow Street
Managed by Peach Bottom Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Conewago Creek Access
Conewago Creek · Dover, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unpaved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Weigelstown
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: No Boating Permitted.
Muddy Creek #1
Susquehanna River · Susquehanna Trails, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Willow Street
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
CLOSED - Brunner Island
Susquehanna River · Bainbridge, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Middletown
Notes: Motors: No Boating Permitted. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
CLOSED - Conewago Boat Launch
Conewago Creek/Susquehanna River · Bainbridge, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Middletown
Managed by PPL
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
CLOSED - York Haven Hydro Station
Susquehanna River · Bainbridge, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Middletown
Notes: Motors: No Boating Permitted. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Hellam Township
Susquehanna River · Marietta, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Columbia
Managed by Hellam Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Indian Steps
Susquehanna River · Airville, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Millersville
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Kines Run Park
Susquehanna River · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Columbia
Managed by Safe Harbor Water Power
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Lock 15 Historic Area
Susquehanna River · Susquehanna Trails, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 12 mi from Willow Street
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Messiah College
Yellow Breeches Creek · Mechanicsburg, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Mechanicsburg
Managed by Messiah College
Notes: Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Shepard and Meyer Reservoir Access
Sheppard and Meyers Reservoir · Parkville, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Parkville
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: No Boating Permitted. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Beacon Hill - EMER Take Out
Yellow Breeches Creek · New Cumberland, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Lower Allen Township
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Fishing Creek
Fishing Creek · Columbia, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Columbia
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Lake Redman Boat Ramp near Jacobus
Lake Redman · Jacobus, York County
- Lake size
- 253 acres
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from York
Lower Allen Township Authority
Yellow Breeches Creek · New Cumberland, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Lower Allen Township
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Muddy Creek Stream Access
Muddy Creek · Susquehanna Trails, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Millersville
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Parking: Crushed Stone/Gravel.
New Market Access
Susquehanna River · Steelton, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Fairview Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Yellow Breeches Access
Yellow Breeches Creek · Dillsburg, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Mechanicsburg
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Yellow Breeches Park
Yellow Breeches Creek · Lower Allen, York County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Lower Allen Township
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Fishing Creek Boat Ramp near Royalton
Fishing Creek · Royalton, York County
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Middletown
Codorus Boat Ramp
Codorus Creek · York, York County
Managed by York City