Boat Ramps NearbyBoat Launch No. 1
Boat Launch No. 1, a public boat ramp, is located in Dover. If it's full, Boat Launch No. 2 in Dover is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dover, PA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Boat Launch No. 1
- At Boat Launch No. 1, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Boat Launch No. 1, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Load with the winch, not the throttle, so Boat Launch No. 1 stays usable for everyone.
- When you leave Boat Launch No. 1, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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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
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Boat Launch No. 1
How do I get to Boat Launch No. 1?
Boat Launch No. 1 is in Dover, Pennsylvania. We have no street address for Boat Launch No. 1, only its exact position on the map.
Is Boat Launch No. 1 free?
Fees for Boat Launch No. 1 are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Boat Launch No. 1?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lower Allen Community Park Access in Lower Allen, about 7.2 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Boat Launch No. 1?
Boat Launch No. 2 in Dover (1.6 miles), Boat Launch No. 3 in Dover (1.6 miles) and Lower Allen Community Park Access in Lower Allen (7.2 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Boat Launch No. 2 Dover, 1.6 mi
- Boat Launch No. 3 Dover, 1.6 mi
- Lower Allen Community Park Access Lower Allen, 7.2 mi
- Simpson Park Access Mechanicsburg, 7.5 mi