Middletown Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Swatara Creek, is located in Middletown. It's listed as free to use. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The drive from Baltimore covers roughly 62 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is New Market Access in Harrisburg, about 6.5 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Middletown, PA |
| Water | Swatara Creek |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Pennsylvania, including Middletown Boat Launch: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Swatara Creek has 3 more public launches besides Middletown Boat Launch. Boat ramps on Swatara Creek
More in our guide: 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.
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Middletown Boat Launch is in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Middletown Boat Launch.
Swatara Creek, in Middletown.
According to the map data there is no fee at Middletown Boat Launch.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Middletown Boat Launch.
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