Boat ramps on Monongahela River
There are 10 public access points on the Monongahela River in Pennsylvania. 3 are boat ramps for trailers with 11 lanes in total, 7 suit kayaks and canoes.
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Braddock Launch at 11th Street
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Braddock Public Ramp
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Elizabeth Launch
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Patsy Hillman Park Boat Ramp
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4th Steet Launch
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Mon Wharf Launch
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South Side Riverfront Park Access
Pittsburgh -
South Side Riverfront Park Launch
Pittsburgh -
Southside Riverfront Park Boat Ramp
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Station Square Marina
Pittsburgh
Launching on Monongahela River
| Launches | 10 |
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| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 7 |
| Towns | Braddock, Elizabeth, Hiller, Pittsburgh |
- Pennsylvania asks paddlers for a boat registration or a launch permit at state boat access areas and state park launches.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Monongahela River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Monongahela River?
We list 10 public launches on Monongahela River around Braddock, Elizabeth, Hiller and Pittsburgh: Braddock Launch at 11th Street, Braddock Public Ramp, Elizabeth Launch, Patsy Hillman Park Boat Ramp and 4th Steet Launch and 5 more.
Are the boat ramps on Monongahela River free?
We don't have fee information for Monongahela River yet, so look for a pay box or posted fees at each ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on Monongahela River?
Braddock Launch at 11th Street, Elizabeth Launch, 4th Steet Launch and Mon Wharf Launch and 3 more are suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.