Shikellamy State Park North Access is a public boat ramp on Susquehanna River in Northumberland, PA. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The drive from Allentown covers roughly 71 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Shikellamy State Park South Access in Northumberland (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Northumberland, PA |
| Water | Susquehanna River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Northumberland: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Susquehanna River has 4 more public launches besides Shikellamy State Park North Access. All launches on Susquehanna River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Shikellamy State Park North Access is in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Shikellamy State Park North Access.
Shikellamy State Park North Access is on Susquehanna River.
No fee information yet for Shikellamy State Park North Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes. Paddlers use Shikellamy State Park North Access as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Northumberland Point Municipal Access in Northumberland (under 1 mile), Shikellamy State Park South Access in Northumberland (under 1 mile) and Sunbury Access in Shamokin Dam (2.6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby