Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Shawnee Branch in Bedford, PA. From Pittsburgh it's roughly 77 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Colvin Area Boat Launch in Bedford (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bedford, PA |
| Water | Shawnee Branch |
| Park | Shawnee State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Bedford: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp is in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Open the map link to see where Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Shawnee Branch, in Bedford.
Our data does not say whether Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Shawnee State Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Colvin Area Boat Launch in Bedford (under 1 mile) and Flight 93 National Memorial Boat Ramp in Central City (13 miles).
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