LOWER DELAWARE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER BOAT LAUNCHES

Boat ramps are located on both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey sides of the Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River. While no ramp has an actual fee, many require fee-based launch permits for all types of boats including canoes, kayaks, and other hand-paddled watercraft. Even out-of-town vacationers must obtain a launch permit. Some permits can be purchased online in advance and some are only available at local park offices.

See the following web pages for details on and photos of the various boat launches within the park. The launches are listed from north to south (upriver to downriver).

Martins Creek Boat Ramp (PA)
All boats / No fee or permit

Sandt’s Eddy Boat Ramp (PA)
All boats / Permit required

Phillipsburg Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / No fee or permit

Scott Park Boat Ramp (PA)
All boats / No fee or permit

Wy-Hit-Tuk Park Canoe Launch (PA)
Hand-launched watercraft only / No fee or permit

Theodore Roosevelt Recreation Area Canoe Launch (PA)
Hand-launched watercraft only / Permit required

Riegelsville Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / No fee or permit

Upper Black Eddy Boat Ramp (PA)
All boats / Permit required

Giving Pond Recreation Area Canoe Launch (PA)
Hand-launched watercraft only / Permit required

Frenchtown Bridge Canoe Launch (NJ)
Hand-launched watercraft only / No fee or permit

Kingwood Boat Ramp
All boats / Permit required

Tinicum Park Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / No fee or permit

Byram Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / Permit required

Bulls Island Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / Permit required

Virginia Forrest Recreation Area Canoe Launch (PA)
Hand-launched watercraft only / Permit required

Lambertville Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / No fee or permit

Fireman’s Eddy Boat Ramp (NJ)
All boats / Permit required

Washington Crossing Historic Park Canoe Launch (PA)
Hand-launched watercraft only / Permit required

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