Access Site
PA
Dorsey Park
City: Peach Bottom, PA
County: York County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.76695157, -76.27244672
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Live Webcam
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+
Upstream from here (5.5 mi from take-out)
3.) Holtwood
1.1 mi
5 ft/mi
II(IV)
Upstream from here (25.0 mi from take-out)
2.) Marietta to Columbia
1.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Dorsey Park in Peach Bottom, York County offers free public access to the Susquehanna River via a well-maintained concrete boat ramp. The site features seasonal floating docks to accommodate varying water levels, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and other boats. Free parking is available on-site, and the facility is managed by the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Plant.
**What to Know Before You Go**
All boats must be properly registered and equipped with required safety gear, including life jackets. No launch permit is required at this access point (permits are only needed at three Lancaster County locations: Falmouth, Marietta, and Columbia). The Susquehanna River in this area is a substantial waterway with a long recreational history; check current conditions before paddling, as water levels can fluctuate seasonally. This access point is part of the larger recreational corridor along the Susquehanna, offering good opportunities for paddling, fishing, and boating.
Dorsey Park in Peach Bottom, York County offers free public access to the Susquehanna River via a well-maintained concrete boat ramp. The site features seasonal floating docks to accommodate varying water levels, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and other boats. Free parking is available on-site, and the facility is managed by the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Plant.
**What to Know Before You Go**
All boats must be properly registered and equipped with required safety gear, including life jackets. No launch permit is required at this access point (permits are only needed at three Lancaster County locations: Falmouth, Marietta, and Columbia). The Susquehanna River in this area is a substantial waterway with a long recreational history; check current conditions before paddling, as water levels can fluctuate seasonally. This access point is part of the larger recreational corridor along the Susquehanna, offering good opportunities for paddling, fishing, and boating.
Amenities
parking