Flat Rock Park Boat Launch
Shawmont, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
Managed by Lower Merion Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Schuylkill River Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
46 public launches · 16 with trailer ramps · 21 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 35 confirmed free · 2 with restrooms
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Before you launch in Pennsylvania
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Counties: Berks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, Schuylkill County, Philadelphia County
Ramps and launches
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Norristown Riverfront Park
Bridgeport, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Norristown
Managed by Norristown Boro
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
PFBC Boat Ramp
Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Schuylkill Haven
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Peter Yarnell Park Landing
West Hamburg, Berks County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Blandon
Managed by Schuylkill River Greenway Association
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
South Pottstown
South Pottstown, Chester County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Pottstown
Managed by North Coventry Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower.
Spring City
Royersford, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Phoenixville
Managed by Spring City Boro
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Betzwood
Audubon, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
Managed by National Park Service
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Black Rock Boat Launch
Phoenixville, Chester County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Jim Dietrich Park Water Trail Landing
Fox Chase, Berks County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Wyomissing
Managed by Muhlenberg Township
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only.
Leesport
Leesport, Berks County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Blandon
Managed by Leesport Boro
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Limerick Township
Royersford, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Limerick
Managed by Limerick Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Reading Riverfront Park
West Reading, Berks County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Reading
Managed by City of Reading
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Reeser's Landing Boat Launch
Lorane, Berks County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Birdsboro
Managed by Schuylkill River Greenway Association
Notes: Parking: 15 to 60 spaces.
Tow Path Park
Kenilworth, Chester County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Sanatoga
Managed by East Coventry Township
Notes: Motors: Unlimited Horsepower. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
East Park Canoe House Ramp
Wynnefield Heights, Philadelphia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Fairmount Park Commission
Notes: Motors: 10 hp. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
East Falls River Landing
Wynnefield Heights, Philadelphia County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Managed by East Falls Development Corporation
Epler's Landing
Fox Chase, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unpaved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Wyomissing
Notes: Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Bartram's Garden
Bartram Village, Philadelphia County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Southwest Schuylkill
Managed by Philadephia Parks & Recreations
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Felix Dam Park
Fox Chase, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Wyomissing
Managed by Muhlenberg Township
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Five Locks Access
West Hamburg, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Blandon
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Ganshahawny Park Landing
Amity Gardens, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Pottstown
Managed by Douglass Township
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Gibraltar Unimproved Landing
Lorane, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Reading
Managed by Berks County
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Hamburg Landing
Hamburg, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Blandon
Managed by Borough of Hamburg
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Kernsville
West Hamburg, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 11 mi from Blandon
Mont Clare
Phoenixville, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Yes
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Port Providence Access
Phoenixville, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unpaved
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Notes: Motors: No Boating Permitted. Parking: Dirt/Mud.
Pottstown Riverfront Park
South Pottstown, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Pottstown
Managed by Borough of Pottstown
Notes: Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Primitive Kayak Launch #1
West Hamburg, Schuylkill County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Schuylkill Haven
Managed by Port Clinton Borough
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Primitive Kayak Launch #2
Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Schuylkill Haven
Managed by Schuylkill County
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Primitive Kayak Launch #3
Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Schuylkill Haven
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Landing
Fox Chase, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Wyomissing
Managed by Schuylkill River Greenway Association
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only.
Upper Merion Boat House
Bridgeport, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- In Norristown
Notes: Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
Phoenixville, Montgomery County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Montgomery County
Notes: Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Jackson's Landing
Reading, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by City of Reading
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Schuylkill Haven Landing
Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Schuylkill Haven Borough
Notes: Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Union Township Landing
Birdsboro, Berks County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Managed by Union Township
Notes: Motors: Unpowered Boats Only. Parking: 10 spaces or more.
Walnut Street Landing
Southwest Center City Philadelphia, Philadelphia County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Notes: Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Bartram's Garden Dock & Community Boathouse
Bartram Village, Philadelphia County
- Nearest town
- In Southwest Schuylkill
Managed by Philadelphia City
Hamburg Canoe Launch
Hamburg, Berks County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Blandon
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Montgomery County
- Nearest town
- In Norristown
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near Kenilworth
Kenilworth, Chester County
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Sanatoga
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near West Conshohocken
West Conshohocken, Montgomery County
- Nearest town
- In Conshohocken
Spring City Boat Ramp
Spring City, Chester County
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Phoenixville
Managed by Spring City Borough
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near Conshohocken
Conshohocken, Montgomery County
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near Phoenixville
Phoenixville, Chester County
Schuylkill River Boat Ramp near West Norriton
West Norriton, Montgomery County
Other lakes and rivers nearby
- Darby Creek (3)
- Perkiomen Creek (2)
- Neshaminy Creek (2)
- Lake Galena (3)
- Peace Valley Reservoir (3)
- Lake Luxembourg (2)
- Marsh Creek Lake (3)
- Green Lane Reservoir (2)