Swatara Creek Park Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Hummelstown. Paddlers use it as well. It's about 66 miles from Allentown, PA, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Middletown Boat Launch in Middletown, about 7.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Hummelstown, PA |
| Water | Swatara Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Pennsylvania access sites: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Compare all 4 launches on Swatara Creek. All launches on Swatara Creek
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch 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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Swatara Creek Park Access is in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Swatara Creek Park Access.
It gives you access to Swatara Creek.
We have no fee details for Swatara Creek Park Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes. Paddlers use Swatara Creek Park Access as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Middletown Boat Launch in Middletown (7.6 miles), New Market Access in Harrisburg (9.9 miles) and Memorial Lake State Park Boat Ramp in Jonestown (10 miles).
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