You'll find Howe Township Park on Juniata River in Newport. It's a public boat ramp. It's listed as free to use. This access is owned by PA Fish and Boat Commission. No Fishing Pier is provided. It's about 85 miles from Allentown, PA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Little Buffalo State Park Boat Ramp in Newport, about 4.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Newport, PA |
| Water | Juniata River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | free |
State agency for boat ramps around Newport: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
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Howe Township Park is in Newport, Pennsylvania. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Howe Township Park itself.
Juniata River, in Newport.
Howe Township Park is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Howe Township Park. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Muskrat Springs Boat Launch in Newport, about 11 miles away.
Little Buffalo State Park Boat Ramp in Newport (4.8 miles), Muskrat Springs Boat Launch in Newport (11 miles) and Fort Hunter Access in Marysville (14 miles).
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