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Swatara Creek

New York • 40.3609, -76.5762
Length
73 mi
118 km
Elevation
1,511′ → 280′
1,231 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.32%
16.8 ft/mi
Drainage
571 mi²
1,479 km²
Avg Flow
1,001 cfs
1.8 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
396 mi
637 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Access Sites on Swatara Creek

There are 20 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Swatara Creek.