Alcatraz gives you public access to the water on Pymatuning Reservoir in Pymatuning Central, PA. It's about 64 miles from Cleveland, OH, as the crow flies. If it's full, Tuttle Point Boat Launch in Pymatuning Central is 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pymatuning Central, PA |
| Water | Pymatuning Reservoir |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Alcatraz, check closures with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Alcatraz is in Pymatuning Central, Pennsylvania. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Alcatraz itself.
It gives you access to Pymatuning Reservoir.
No fee information yet for Alcatraz, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Alcatraz clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in Reynolds Heights in Reynolds Heights, about 22 miles away.
Tuttle Point Boat Launch in Pymatuning Central (1.7 miles), Manning in Pymatuning Central (3.3 miles) and Pymatuning State Park Boat Ramp in Pymatuning Central (4.4 miles).
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