Access Site
PA
Falmouth
City: Bainbridge, PA
County: Lancaster County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.11904933, -76.70955859
Air Temp: --
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
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II(IV)
Downstream from here (13.3 mi to put-in)
2.) Marietta to Columbia
1.9 mi
III+
Downstream from here (32.3 mi to put-in)
3.) Holtwood
1.1 mi
5 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Falmouth boat ramp provides access to the Susquehanna River near Bainbridge in Lancaster County. This launch point connects paddlers to the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail (Lower Section), offering opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating on this substantial mid-Atlantic river. The site is conveniently located and serves as one of three primary access points in the Lancaster area.
**Important:** A Pennsylvania PFBC Un-powered Boat Launch Permit is required for all paddlers using this access. Be sure to obtain your permit before launching. The ramp may experience temporary closures for maintenance, so check current conditions beforehand. The Susquehanna in this section is a wide, relatively slow-moving river suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels, making it an accessible option for day trips and longer water trail expeditions.
**Important:** A Pennsylvania PFBC Un-powered Boat Launch Permit is required for all paddlers using this access. Be sure to obtain your permit before launching. The ramp may experience temporary closures for maintenance, so check current conditions beforehand. The Susquehanna in this section is a wide, relatively slow-moving river suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels, making it an accessible option for day trips and longer water trail expeditions.
Amenities
parking