View of the Matamoras Boat Ramp from the Delaware River
TYPE
Public boat ramp for motorboats and non-motorized watercraft that is operated by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). You must obtain a launch permit to use PFBC ramps. This requirement is for all types of watercraft including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, rafts, and sailboats without a motor. See the PFBC’s Registering / Titling a Boat web page for more details.
LOCATION
1087 Delaware Drive in Matamoras, Pennsylvania. If using Google Maps, search Westfall Boat Launch, Matamoras for directions.
BOAT RAMP DETAILS
While the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River officially ends 2.3 miles upriver at Sparrowbush, New York, many boaters and paddlers may wish to continue farther. The next take-out point is the Matamoras Boat Ramp, a concrete ramp that can accommodate all types of boats. If you don’t have a permit to use a PFBC ramp or need to exit in New York due to having a warrant for your arrest in Pennsylvania, there is another concrete boat ramp at West End Park just .75 mile farther down on the opposite side of the river. You can’t miss either of these ramps.
Matamoras Boat Ramp on the Delaware River
The Matamoras Boat Ramp is located across the street from a police station, which may cause people to panic about parking in the wrong place and getting a ticket. The parking area along the road serves as public parking for the ramp and police station. The only restriction is that you can’t park on the grass.
Parking area for the Matamoras Boat Ramp on the Delaware River
There are a few riffles just before the Matamoras Boat Ramp, but the water at the actual ramp is very calm, making this an easy exit or launching point for a trip on the Delaware River.
Calm water at the Matamoras Boat Ramp on the Delaware River at Matamoras, Pennsylvania
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Last updated on September 25, 2023
