Access Site
PA
Tri-County
Susquehanna River • Swatara Creek
Source: pennsylvania_state_university Updated 1 year ago
City: Middletown, PA
County: Dauphin County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.16949174, -76.72401765
Air Temp: --
Location
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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
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II(IV)
Downstream from here (15.6 mi to put-in)
2.) Marietta to Columbia
1.9 mi
III+
Downstream from here (35.4 mi to put-in)
3.) Holtwood
1.1 mi
5 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Tri-County is a public boat ramp access point located in Middletown, Dauphin County, providing launch access to the Susquehanna River. This facility serves as a convenient put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to access this major regional waterway.
**What to Expect**
The Susquehanna River in this area is a large, relatively slow-moving waterbody suitable for a variety of paddling and boating activities. The Tri-County access point is positioned along the main stem of the river, making it a good launching point for day trips or longer paddles. Paddlers should be aware of river conditions, current, and barge traffic that can occur on this commercially-used stretch of the Susquehanna. Parking and basic boat launch facilities are available at the site.
**Nearby Alternatives**
If Tri-County is unavailable, other established access points on the Susquehanna in the region include Wormleysburg South Access (to the north) and City Island Launch, providing additional options for paddlers planning trips in central Pennsylvania.
Tri-County is a public boat ramp access point located in Middletown, Dauphin County, providing launch access to the Susquehanna River. This facility serves as a convenient put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to access this major regional waterway.
**What to Expect**
The Susquehanna River in this area is a large, relatively slow-moving waterbody suitable for a variety of paddling and boating activities. The Tri-County access point is positioned along the main stem of the river, making it a good launching point for day trips or longer paddles. Paddlers should be aware of river conditions, current, and barge traffic that can occur on this commercially-used stretch of the Susquehanna. Parking and basic boat launch facilities are available at the site.
**Nearby Alternatives**
If Tri-County is unavailable, other established access points on the Susquehanna in the region include Wormleysburg South Access (to the north) and City Island Launch, providing additional options for paddlers planning trips in central Pennsylvania.
Amenities
parking