Sunbury boat launch
Sunbury
The Sunbury boat ramp is a public boat ramp and is available for use by anyone with a boat or watercraft that meets the size and weight restrictions. The ramp is designed for small to medium-sized boats and watercraft, and it can accommodate boats up to 20 feet in length and weighing up to 3,000 pounds.
The ramp itself is approximately 30 feet wide, providing ample space for launching and retrieving boats. It also features a concrete ramp with a gentle slope, making it easy to launch and retrieve boats of all sizes.
In addition to the boat ramp, the Sunbury location also features a dock that allows boaters to tie up their boats while they load and unload passengers, gear, and supplies.
Overall, the Sunbury boat ramp is a popular destination for boaters and fishermen in the area, and it provides easy access to the Susquehanna River and all of the recreational opportunities it has to offer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Sunbury -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Sunbury | 33,500 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek Near Potts Grove | 99 cfs | → |
| West Branch Susquehanna River At Lewisburg | 12,700 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Danville | 18,800 cfs | → |
| Penns Creek At Penns Creek | 333 cfs | → |
| Chillisquaque Creek At Washingtonville | 68 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
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 Sunbury as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Sunbury
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 Sunbury.