Big Bend Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Shenango River in Reynolds Heights, PA. From Pittsburgh it's roughly 61 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Sharpsville is 5.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Reynolds Heights, PA |
| Water | Shenango River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Pennsylvania access sites: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Compare all 10 launches on Shenango River. All launches on Shenango River
Read more: 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Big Bend Boat Launch is in Reynolds Heights, Pennsylvania. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Big Bend Boat Launch.
It gives you access to Shenango River.
We don't have fee information for Big Bend Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Big Bend Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Reynolds Heights in Reynolds Heights, about 6.2 miles away.
Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Sharpsville (5.5 miles), Canoe Launch in Reynolds Heights in Reynolds Heights (6.2 miles) and Boat Launch in Sharpsville in Sharpsville (7.2 miles).
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