Boat Ramps Nearby
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia has 4 public boat ramps and launches. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Philadelphia
- 5.1 mi Pyne Point Park Boat Ramp Camden Boat rampFree
- 5.5 mi Cramer Hill Waterfront Park Boat Ramp Camden Boat rampFree
- 7.2 mi Cooper River Park Boat Ramp Collingswood Boat rampKayak launch
- 7.7 mi Pier 68 in Camden Camden Fishing pier
- 7.8 mi Kayak Launch in Camden Camden Kayak launch
- 9.4 mi Gloucester City Marina Boat Ramp Gloucester City Boat ramp
- 10 mi Neshaminy State Park Boat Ramp Croydon Boat rampFreeKayak launch
- 13 mi Stewart Park Boat Ramp Westville Boat ramp
- 15 mi Core Creek Park Boat Ramp Langhorne Boat ramp
- 15 mi Crawford Park Boat Ramp Bridgeport Boat ramp
What Philadelphia offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 4 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Marked free | 1 |
The launches in Philadelphia sit on Delaware River, Mill Creek.
Full lists for Delaware River.
Pennsylvania rules to know
- In Pennsylvania, kayaks and canoes need a registration or a launch permit to use Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches.
- All personal watercraft operators, and boat operators born on or after Jan 1, 1982 running a motor over 25 hp, need a Boating Safety Education Certificate.
Official access sites and closures: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Before your first launch in Philadelphia: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Philadelphia: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Philadelphia, PA?
We list 4 launches in Philadelphia, including Flat Rock Park Boat Launch, Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch and Pleasant Hill Park Boat Ramp. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Philadelphia?
Flat Rock Park Boat Launch is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Philadelphia we have no fee details.
Where can you launch a kayak in Philadelphia?
Flat Rock Park Boat Launch works for kayaks and canoes.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Philadelphia?
The launches in Philadelphia give access to Mill Creek and Delaware River.
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