River guideNew York and Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
This guide covers the upper main stem in New York and the North Branch in Pennsylvania. Start with a documented North Branch section below, then compare endpoint choices; gauge and conditions must match the exact reach.
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End of mapPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Susquehanna Greenway
Plan the North Branch by section
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s North Branch water trail follows about 180 miles from the New York border to Sunbury. Start with one documented section, then compare the trip chooser. The official section maps reference Towanda, Meshoppen, Wilkes-Barre, Bloomsburg, and Danville gauges; use the station attached to your selected trip because readings and local conditions are section-specific.
Bradford County · Ulster and Towanda
- North Branch: Ulster Bridge to Towanda Riverfront Park — About 8.8 mi
- North Branch: Ulster Bridge to Wysox Township Park — About 11.3 mi
Section 1 · Towanda to Laceyville
- North Branch: Towanda to Laceyville — About 29 mi for the full corridor; choose a shorter segment in the access planner
Section 2 · Laceyville to West Falls
- North Branch: Laceyville to West Falls — About 33 mi for the full corridor; choose a shorter segment in the access planner
Section 3 · Canal Park to Test Track
- North Branch: Canal Park to Test Track Park — About 22 mi for the full corridor; choose a shorter segment in the access planner
Section 4 and Bloomsburg · Test Track downstream
- North Branch: Test Track Park to PFBC Danville — About 20 mi for the full corridor; choose a shorter segment in the access planner
- North Branch: Wetlands Nature Area to PFBC Bloomsburg — About 17 mi
- North Branch: PFBC Bloomsburg to Montgomery Park — About 12.5 mi
Lower North Branch · Danville to Shikellamy
- North Branch: PFBC Danville to Wray's Riverfront Campground — About 4 mi
- North Branch: PFBC Danville to Shikellamy State Park West — About 13 mi for the full corridor; Wray's is an intermediate access-planner option
- North Branch: Montgomery Park to Shikellamy State Park North — About 11.2 mi
- North Branch: Riverside Borough to Shikellamy State Park North — About 10.2 mi
See the PFBC North Branch guide and the Susquehanna Greenway North Branch itineraries for official access maps and trip context. All 33 currently available endpoint options remain in the trip chooser.
River overview
Susquehanna River paddle planning
What to verify before you commit.
Water levels
These Susquehanna River routes use 13 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
The guide groups 13 upper main-stem options in New York and 20 public North Branch options in Pennsylvania. Twelve focused North Branch section and day-trip pages appear above; all 33 endpoint choices remain in the picker with their own access and water-level information.
Difficulty
Susquehanna River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
Quick answers
Susquehanna River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Susquehanna River?
This guide covers the Susquehanna’s upper main stem in New York and its North Branch in Pennsylvania. Start with a focused North Branch section below, or use the trip picker to compare all 33 endpoint options; gauge and access conditions vary by reach.
How should I check Susquehanna River water levels?
Use the gauge named on the selected route. Pennsylvania North Branch maps reference Towanda, Meshoppen, Wilkes-Barre, Bloomsburg, and Danville; New York trips use separate local water-level information. These readings describe different reaches, not one river-wide threshold. Check the live trend, weather, access, and current notices.
Which Susquehanna River route is best today?
Choose the river reach first: upper main-stem options in New York or North Branch sections in Pennsylvania. The picker keeps alternate launch and take-out pairs available, and each trip retains its own mileage, access, gauge, and hazard details.