City: Auburn, PA
County: Schuylkill County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.60924000, -76.11984000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Schuylkill River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Auburn Dam boat ramp provides access to Stairway Lake and the Schuylkill River in Auburn, Schuylkill County. This PFBC-managed facility is a small boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and other small watercraft. **Note that a launch permit is required.** The ramp is located at one of two public launch points marking the extreme ends of the navigable section on this part of the river, making it a key access point for paddlers planning trips in the area.
Facilities at this site include parking for 20+ vehicles with trailers and porta-potties. The location provides straightforward access to both the impounded waters behind the dam and downstream river paddling. Given its position on the 820-foot Auburn Dam, paddlers should be aware of water level management and potential flow changes. This is a practical launch point for small boats and paddlers exploring the Schuylkill River in the Appalachian foothills.
Facilities at this site include parking for 20+ vehicles with trailers and porta-potties. The location provides straightforward access to both the impounded waters behind the dam and downstream river paddling. Given its position on the 820-foot Auburn Dam, paddlers should be aware of water level management and potential flow changes. This is a practical launch point for small boats and paddlers exploring the Schuylkill River in the Appalachian foothills.
Amenities
parking