Bushkill Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Pine Ridge, PA. It's about 43 miles from Allentown, PA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Eshback Access in Pocono Ranch Lands, about 3.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pine Ridge, PA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Bushkill Boat Launch: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Bushkill Boat Launch is in Pine Ridge, Pennsylvania. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bushkill Boat Launch.
Fees for Bushkill Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Milford Beach Hand Launch in Matamoras, about 17 miles away.
Coventry Pond in Hardwick (2.7 miles), Eshback Access in Pocono Ranch Lands (3.6 miles) and Depew Boat Launch in Saw Creek (3.6 miles).
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