Colvin Area Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Bedford, PA. The launch sits in Shawnee State Park. The next public ramp is Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp in Bedford, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bedford, PA |
| Park | Shawnee State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Colvin Area Boat Launch is in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Colvin Area Boat Launch.
The map data has no fee details for Colvin Area Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp in Bedford (under 1 mile) and Flight 93 National Memorial Boat Ramp in Central City (12 miles).
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