Kayak and canoe launches on Juniata River, Pennsylvania

25 launch sites on Juniata River from PA Fish & Boat Commission. 20 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 23 list no fee, 2 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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Amity Hall · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
DCNR/Forestry Shawmut Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Granville · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Green Valley Campground and Grocery · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (PA Fish & Boat Commission, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Greenwood Access Area · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Howe Twp Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Juniata River Adventures · Water access
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (PA Fish & Boat Commission, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Lewistown Narrows · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Lewistown/Victory Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Locust Campground · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mapleton Riverside Park Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
McVeytown · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Accessible features
Listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mifflin Fire Dept Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mifflintown · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mifflintown Boro Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Millerstown · Water access
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mt. Union · Water access
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Muskrat Springs · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Newton Hamilton · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Portstown Park · Water access
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Smithfield Riverside Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Thompsontown Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Walker Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Warrior Ridge Dam / Hydro-Electric · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Zook and Lyter Cottages · Water access
No fee listed by PA Fish & Boat Commission (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
None listed
Official fields: PA Fish & Boat Commission. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.