Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Branch Canal, is located in Delaware City. Public Boat ramp to C&D Branch Canal, access to C&D Canal and Delaware River. The drive from Philadelphia covers roughly 34 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Pittsfield Street Boat Launch in Pennsville, about 7.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Delaware City, DE |
| Water | Branch Canal |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon 
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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 checklistBe the first to rate this launch and help other boaters plan their trip.
Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp is in Delaware City, Delaware. There is no street address for Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp is on Branch Canal.
We don't have fee information for Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Fort DuPont Public Boat Ramp.
Pittsfield Street Boat Launch in Pennsville (7.3 miles), Marina Park Boat Ramp in Elkton (13 miles) and Boat Ramp in Bridgeton in Bridgeton (18 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby