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- Permits For Un-Powered Boats (kayaks) In Pa
- A Google Map Of Boat Launches
- A Facebook Group For Updates on The Muncy Boat Launch
- Bics Water Sports (Kayak rentals) CLOSED FOR 2021
- Riverside Adventure Co (kayak rentals & trips)
- Kayak Rentals At Montour Preserve (Starting at $25)
- Boat Rental At Lake Jean (Ricketts Glen)
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Places To Kayak
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ON THE LAKES
Lycoming County
- Rose Valley Lake
- The Susquehanna River at Greevly boat launch is very wide, and frequently "lake like" conditions.
Montour County
Sullivan County:
- Hunters Lake (just 40 minutes north of Watsontown)
- Lake Jean (Rickets Glen)
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Muncy Boat Launch Update
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"The PFBC successfully purchased the necessary land for the new access, and will be working to complete the design, archaeological investigation, and permitting for construction in 2021.
Construction is anticipated to commence next spring in early 2022, and the targeted completion timeframe for the construction phase will subsequently be summer/fall of 2022. At that time, the new Muncy access will be opened to the recreating public. As with any project, timeframes are subject to change due to weather and external factors."
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ON THE RIVER
[Our Trip Recaps]
Times vary drastically, depending on water levels!
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Allenwood to Watsontown 1.5 hours
This is a trip we do often. Really often. I used to do it almost every Monday night, with a group of friends. Girls Night Out Kayaking.
Montoursville to Muncy 9.86 Miles 2 hours, 37 Minutes
Muncy To Montgomery 5 miles, 1 hour 50 Minutes
Montgomery To Watsontown 8 miles, 2.5 hours (3 in lower water)
Milton To Lewisburg, For The Fireworks
5.5 miles, 1.5 hours (but plan on 2 hours to be safe)
Always remember that the river is much wider on this stretch - even if the water seems to be moving pretty fast by the Milton State park, it will likely slow down to almost a lake right beyond the island, where the river widens.
Milton To Lewisburg (Dinner at the Fence) 5.5 miles - 2 hours
St George in Lewisburg, Fence For Dinner, Montandon Boat Launch
SUPER short trip - about 2.5 miles total. A quick, fun, outing for dinner with friends.
The Allenwood Boat Access Area
Various Spots on the Susquehanna River
http://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2010/07/on-susquehanna-river-in-kayaks.html
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Most of the places we kayak in our area DO require a launch permit. A launch permit is required to use any Pa Boat And Game Commission Boat Launch. It costs $12 for one year, and $22 for a two year permit. They will mail you a sticker to put on your boat, but you can download and immediate "temporary" launch permit to show if you get stopped before your sticker arrives. I strongly, strongly suggest you pay this, before using any of the boat launches in our area. I've seen people get fined several times, particularly at the Watsontown Launch. The fine, 5 years ago, was around $75.
https://www.fishandboat.com/Boat/RegisterTitle/Pages/default.aspx (Scroll to the bottom where it says "un-powered boat permits"
Our most memorable trip was a 5 day 50 mile kayak trip, with 50 people, down Penns Creek to the Susquehanna River. It was a boy scout trip that our entire family got to participate in, and it was an amazing trip!
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Boat Launches, Kayak Rentals, Trip Recaps, and Places To Go
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