Boat Ramps NearbyMckees Run
Mckees Run is a public boat ramp in Patton, PA. If it's full, Beaver Valley launch in Patton is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Patton, PA |
| Water | Mckees Run |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Mckees Run
- Plug in, straps off, lines on: finish the checklist before you pull onto the ramp.
- You only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
- When you come back to Mckees Run, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- When you leave Mckees Run, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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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 Mckees Run
How do I get to Mckees Run?
Mckees Run is in Patton, Pennsylvania. Open the map link to see where Mckees Run sits on the shore.
Which lake or river does Mckees Run access?
Mckees Run, in Patton.
Is there a fee at Mckees Run?
We don't have fee information for Mckees Run, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Can I launch a kayak at Mckees Run?
Kayaks are usually fine at Mckees Run as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Frankstown Canoe Launch in Hollidaysburg, about 20 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Mckees Run?
Beaver Valley launch in Patton (under 1 mile), Beaver Dam in Patton (under 1 mile) and Turtle Cove in Patton (under 1 mile).
Other launches near Patton
- Beaver Valley launch Patton, <1 mi
- Beaver Dam Patton, <1 mi
- Turtle Cove Patton, <1 mi
- Prince Gallitzen Boat Ramp Patton, 2.4 mi