Boat Launch No. 1, a public boat ramp on Pinchot Lake, is located in Dover. From Baltimore it's roughly 56 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Boat Launch No. 2 in Dover is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dover, PA |
| Water | Pinchot Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Pennsylvania, including Boat Launch No. 1: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Pinchot Lake has 2 more public launches besides Boat Launch No. 1. All launches on Pinchot Lake
Details: 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.
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Boat Launch No. 1 is in Dover, Pennsylvania. We have no street address for Boat Launch No. 1, only its exact position on the map.
Pinchot Lake, in Dover.
Fees for Boat Launch No. 1 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 Lower Allen Community Park Access in Lower Allen, about 7.2 miles away.
Boat Launch No. 2 in Dover (1.6 miles), Boat Launch No. 3 in Dover (1.6 miles) and Lower Allen Community Park Access in Lower Allen (7.2 miles).
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