Lakeside Quarry boat launch
Lakeside Quarry
According to the latest information available, the Lakeside Quarry boat ramp is approximately 12 feet wide and has a length of 60 feet. The ramp has a gradual slope, making it easier for boats to be launched into the water. There is also a parking area near the ramp for boaters to park their cars and trailers.
The Swatara Creek, which is serviced by the Lakeside Quarry boat ramp, is a 72-mile-long tributary of the Susquehanna River. The waterway is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking activities, as well as for boating and swimming. Boats of different sizes are permitted on the water, including canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and small motorized boats.
In summary, the Lakeside Quarry boat ramp is a public boat ramp located in Pennsylvania that services the Swatara Creek. It is 12 feet wide, 60 feet long, and has a gradual slope for easy launching of boats. Boats of different sizes are permitted on the water, and the waterway is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other recreational activities.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Lakeside Quarry -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tulpehocken Creek Near Bernville | 79 cfs | → |
| Swatara Creek Near Pine Grove | 159 cfs | → |
| Tulpehocken Cr At Blue Marsh Damsite Near Reading | 96 cfs | → |
| Quittapahilla Creek Near Bellegrove | 98 cfs | → |
| Swatara Creek Near Inwood | 165 cfs | → |
| Swatara Creek At Harper Tavern | 229 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
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Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lakeside Quarry as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lakeside Quarry
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Lakeside Quarry.