Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Northumberland, PA
We list 3 kayak launches within 16 miles of Northumberland. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 9 more are within 50 miles.
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Shikellamy State Park North Access
Northumberland - <1 mi
Northumberland Point Municipal Access
Northumberland - <1 mi
Shikellamy State Park South Access
Northumberland - 27 mi
Greevey Boat Ramp
Williamsport - 32 mi
Pine Grove Access
Pine Grove - 33 mi
Terry Reilly Memorial Park
Minersville - 36 mi
Muskrat Springs Boat Launch
Newport - 36 mi
Jonestown Access
Jonestown - 37 mi
Schuylkill Haven Island Park
Schuylkill Haven - 38 mi
Tidlow Dam Downstream Access
Lock Haven - 38 mi
Upper Creek Park Access
Castanea - 38 mi
Tidlow Dam Upstream Access
Lock Haven
Boat ramps near Northumberland
- Sunbury Access Shamokin Dam, 2.5 mi
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Boat Ramp Danville, 11 mi
- Boat Ramp in Muncy Muncy, 17 mi
- Fishing Pier in Muncy Muncy, 17 mi
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Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Northumberland: questions and answers
Is there kayak & canoe launches in Northumberland?
Within 16 miles of Northumberland we list 3 kayak launches: Shikellamy State Park North Access, Northumberland Point Municipal Access and Shikellamy State Park South Access.
What other kayak launches are near Northumberland?
Within 50 miles: Greevey Boat Ramp (Williamsport, 27 miles), Pine Grove Access (Pine Grove, 32 miles), Terry Reilly Memorial Park (Minersville, 33 miles), Muskrat Springs Boat Launch (Newport, 36 miles) and Jonestown Access (Jonestown, 36 miles).
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near Northumberland?
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania asks paddlers for a boat registration or a launch permit at state boat access areas and state park launches.
The map shows every place around Northumberland. Background for your visit: How to launch a kayak or canoe. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Northumberland, PA.