City: Jonestown, PA
County: Lebanon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.41295525, -76.48678538
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
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Put-in
Swatara Creek - 3. Jonestown, PA (Market St.) to Harpers Tavern, PA
Current Conditions
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• 2.10-6.50 ft
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA
Whitewater Runs on Swatara Creek
5 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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Put-in at this location
3. Jonestown, PA (Market St.) to Harpers Tavern, PA
10.0 mi
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This location is on this run
2. Pine Grove, PA (Canal Park) to Waterville Bridge Trailhead
11.6 mi
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Downstream from here (6.2 mi to put-in)
4. Harpers Tavern, PA to Boat House Rd., Hershey, PA
12.7 mi
I
Downstream from here (15.8 mi to put-in)
5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA
14.2 mi
II+
Upstream from here (11.8 mi from take-out)
1. PA 125 Bridge south of Tremont to Pine Grove, PA (Canal Park)
6.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Jonestown boat ramp provides access to Swatara Creek's popular water trail in Lebanon County, PA. This 16-foot-wide concrete ramp is designed for small boats, canoes, kayaks, and other non-motorized watercraft, making it an ideal launch point for paddlers exploring the scenic Swatara Creek Water Trail. The access point is located near Scotto's Italian Restaurant in Jonestown and offers straightforward creek entry for day trips or longer paddling adventures.
Swatara Creek is a productive paddling destination that flows through the Appalachian Mountains region with connections to the broader Captain John Smith Water Trail system. Paddlers launching from Jonestown can expect typical creek conditions suitable for canoes and kayaks. For multi-day trips or planning loop routes, note that additional formal access points are available downstream at Boat House Road Park in Derry Township, Dauphin County. Check current water conditions and consult the Swatara Creek Water Trail guide before paddling to ensure safe conditions and plan your route accordingly.
Swatara Creek is a productive paddling destination that flows through the Appalachian Mountains region with connections to the broader Captain John Smith Water Trail system. Paddlers launching from Jonestown can expect typical creek conditions suitable for canoes and kayaks. For multi-day trips or planning loop routes, note that additional formal access points are available downstream at Boat House Road Park in Derry Township, Dauphin County. Check current water conditions and consult the Swatara Creek Water Trail guide before paddling to ensure safe conditions and plan your route accordingly.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Amenities
parking