You'll find City Island Boat Ramp on Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. It's a public boat ramp. From Baltimore it's roughly 68 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Lemoyne, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Harrisburg, PA |
| Water | Susquehanna River |
| Park | City Island |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Susquehanna River has 3 more public launches besides City Island Boat Ramp. Susquehanna River overview
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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City Island Boat Ramp is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We have no street address for City Island Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Susquehanna River, in Harrisburg.
We have no fee details for City Island Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at City Island Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is New Market Access in Harrisburg, about 2.9 miles away.
Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in Lemoyne (under 1 mile), New Cumberland Borough Park Access in New Cumberland (2.6 miles) and New Market Access in Harrisburg (2.9 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby