Lock 33 East Boat Ramp
Lock 33 East Boat Ramp
Lock 33 East is a popular canoe and kayak access point on the Maryland side of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, serving as a take-out for tubers from Shepherdstown and a put-in for trips downriver.
Access requires parking on the shoulder of Harpers Ferry Road and crossing the canal towpath via bridge, then descending a steep bank to the river.
The site can get busy during summer weekends and is located near historic Lock 33, a pedestrian bridge to Harpers Ferry, and trailheads including the Appalachian Trail and Maryland Heights.
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