City: Wrightsville, PA
County: Lancaster County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.95668871, -76.48166301
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Susquehanna River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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III+
Downstream from here (13.1 mi to put-in)
3.) Holtwood
1.1 mi
5 ft/mi
II(IV)
Upstream from here (5.7 mi from take-out)
2.) Marietta to Columbia
1.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Wrightsville along the lower Susquehanna River, Lock #2 Recreation Area offers dual boat ramps—both upper and lower access points—making it a convenient launch site for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters. The site is situated just south of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper's office at the southern end of Long Level, providing easy vehicle access and parking for river users.
From Lock #2, paddlers can explore the Conejohela Flats, an important ecological area supporting diverse shore and migratory bird species. The access point serves as a major trailhead for the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail (Lower Section), offering paddlers and boaters opportunities for day trips or longer excursions along this historic waterway. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or motorized boat, Lock #2 provides reliable access to a scenic stretch of the Susquehanna River with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
From Lock #2, paddlers can explore the Conejohela Flats, an important ecological area supporting diverse shore and migratory bird species. The access point serves as a major trailhead for the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail (Lower Section), offering paddlers and boaters opportunities for day trips or longer excursions along this historic waterway. Whether you're launching a kayak, canoe, or motorized boat, Lock #2 provides reliable access to a scenic stretch of the Susquehanna River with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.