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Flat Rock Park offers a concrete boat launch on the Schuylkill River in Penn Valley, Montgomery County, providing convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. **A launch permit is required.** The facility includes ample parking (68+ spaces), porta-potties, and a picnic area. Nearby services and amenities can be found in the towns of Narberth and Ardmore.
Paddlers should note that portage routes around Flat Rock Dam are available for those looking to continue upstream or downstream. A shorter portage (0.2 mile) begins near the boat ramp, while an alternative longer portage (0.3 mile) uses a service road entrance off River and Hollow Roads. The site provides good access to the Schuylkill River system and is positioned conveniently close to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, making it a useful launching point for both local paddling and exploration of the broader waterway.
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