Lewes Public Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Broadkill River in Lewes, DE. The drive from Philadelphia covers roughly 80 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Lewes Canal Front Park and Marina Boat Ramp in Lewes (1.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lewes, DE |
| Water | Broadkill River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Lewes: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
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
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Lewes Public Boat Ramp is in Lewes, Delaware. We only have the map location of Lewes Public Boat Ramp from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Broadkill River, in Lewes.
We have no fee details for Lewes Public Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Lewes Public Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is New Road Non-Motorized Boat Launch in Rehoboth Beach, about 9.7 miles away.
Lewes Canal Front Park and Marina Boat Ramp in Lewes (1.6 miles), Milton Fishing Pier in Milton (8 miles) and Unpowered Boatslip in Long Neck (8.9 miles).
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