You'll find Beaver Dam on Glendale Lake in Patton. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Pittsburgh covers roughly 78 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Mckees Run in Patton (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Patton, PA |
| Water | Glendale Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Patton: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Beaver Dam is one of 5 public launches on Glendale Lake. All launches on Glendale Lake
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Beaver Dam is in Patton, Pennsylvania. We have no street address for Beaver Dam, only its exact position on the map.
Glendale Lake, in Patton.
We don't have fee information for Beaver Dam, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Beaver Dam clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Frankstown Canoe Launch in Hollidaysburg, about 20 miles away.
Mckees Run in Patton (under 1 mile), Beaver Valley launch in Patton (under 1 mile) and Turtle Cove in Patton (under 1 mile).
Boat Ramps Nearby