East Penn Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Lehigh River in Palmerton, PA. It belongs to East Penn Riverview Park. It's about 15 miles from Allentown, PA, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Lehigh Gap Boat Ramp in Palmerton (2.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Palmerton, PA |
| Water | Lehigh River |
| Park | East Penn Riverview Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Pennsylvania access sites: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
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East Penn Boat Ramp is in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks East Penn Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Lehigh River.
We don't have fee information for East Penn Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at East Penn Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Walnutport Boat Ramp in Slatington, about 3.9 miles away.
Lehigh Gap Boat Ramp in Palmerton (2.7 miles), Walnutport Boat Ramp in Slatington (3.9 miles) and Treichlers Bridge Boat Ramp in Laurys Station (7.3 miles).
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