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Lower Susquehanna Water TrailLapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing

A bounded Lower Susquehanna route from Susquehanna State Park’s Lapidum facility to Fisherman’s Park/Shuresville Landing.

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DistanceApproximately 8.7 miles access to access; confirm the current Lower Susquehanna Water Trail map distance and dam-safe endpoint boundary
DifficultyModerate
Typical time3–7 hours depending on direct release trend
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Two paddlers move downstream on the Monocacy River beneath wooded banks in Maryland.
Route photoMonocacy River Water Trail paddling contextPhoto by Saki / National Park Service

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceApproximately 8.7 miles access to access; confirm the current Lower Susquehanna Water Trail map distance and dam-safe endpoint boundaryLapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing
DifficultymoderateThe source describes recreational moving water, but shallow rock, current, cold water, debris, and bridge or access hazards remain material.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage at Shuresville and confirm its limited parking, hours, and ramp/soft access, then shuttle to Lapidum. Keep the take-out plan upstream of all posted dam and wing-wall exclusion areas.
PermitsCheck posted rulesFollow current Maryland State Park and Harford County launch fees, hours, parking, PFD/boating rules, Conowingo dam-release warnings, flashing-light/siren notices, hunting notices, marine/weather conditions, and posted closures. Camping at Susquehanna State Park requires a separate reservation; no riverbank camping is claimed.
CampingOptions nearbySusquehanna State Park provides a separate campground and cabins near Lapidum by reservation. Neither launch grants riverbank camping or overnight parking.
SeasonMar-NovSpring through fall is the practical planning season, but Maryland water levels, recent rain, temperature, debris, and daylight control every launch decision.

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Access and shuttle

A bounded Lower Susquehanna route from Susquehanna State Park’s Lapidum facility to Fisherman’s Park/Shuresville Landing.

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Susquehanna State Park Lapidum Boating Facility
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Lapidum is fee-controlled and park-gated; confirm current launch hours, parking, carry, and day-use operations.

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Take-out

Fisherman’s Park / Shuresville Landing
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Shuresville’s access record includes hard dam/wing-wall restrictions and rising-water signals; retain those controls in the route plan.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Lapidum is fee-controlled and park-gated; confirm current launch hours, parking, carry, and day-use operations.
  • Shuresville’s access record includes hard dam/wing-wall restrictions and rising-water signals; retain those controls in the route plan.
  • The current water-trail map controls exact mileage and any intermediate access; do not substitute private shoreline or dam infrastructure.

Watch for

  • USGS 01578310 Conowingo discharge/stage and dam-release trend
  • flashing red lights, sirens, dam and wing-wall exclusion zones, current, wakes, wind, cold water, floating debris, thunderstorms, and bridge traffic
  • park fees/hours, limited lots, ramp versus soft access, downstream tide/wind, private shorelines, and hard named take-outs
  • Lapidum ramp and fee, Susquehanna State Park, Shuresville Landing, Conowingo dam, wing walls, flashing lights/sirens, current, wakes, wind, debris, and daylight

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Two paddlers move downstream on the Monocacy River beneath wooded banks in Maryland.
Monocacy River Water Trail paddling contextPhoto by Saki / National Park Service
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NotesWhat to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Named moving-water corridorMaryland DNR/NPS Lower Susquehanna Lower Susquehanna Lapidum to Shuresville, Approximately 8.7 miles access to access; confirm the current Lower Susquehanna Water Trail map distance and dam-safe endpoint boundary

    The official DNR and NPS materials establish the Lower Susquehanna water-trail setting, public endpoint chain, park access, and route-specific dam/shallow-water controls. No fixed mileage is invented where the source does not publish one.

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  • Authoritative public accessSusquehanna State Park Lapidum Boating Facility to Fisherman’s Park / Shuresville Landing

    The current Maryland DNR public-water-access layer identifies the endpoint facilities and their ramp, soft-launch, fee, parking, or exclusion-zone controls. Coordinates are on/near-water access anchors and current operations must be verified.

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  • Direct flow evidenceUSGS 01578310 Susquehanna River at Conowingo, direct same-river regulated-flow station

    This direct station provides current Susquehanna discharge/stage and release context, but it does not replace dam notices, visual conditions, marine forecast, or local endpoint checks.

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  • Camping postureSusquehanna State Park provides a separate campground and cabins near Lapidum by reservation. Neither launch grants riverbank camping or overnight parking.

    Susquehanna State Park camping requires a separate reservation; public docks and riverbanks are not assumed campsites.

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  • Live gaugeUSGS 01578310, Susquehanna River at Conowingo, MD

    This is a direct same-river station. Readings are provisional and must be combined with trend and visual conditions.

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  • Approved route imageryRights-cleared public-agency or public-domain corridor image

    Rights-cleared Maryland public-river image used as Lower Susquehanna context; it does not certify current release, dam, wind, access, or route hazards.

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What water level is best for the Lapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing route on the Lower Susquehanna Water Trail?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Lapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing route on the Lower Susquehanna Water Trail start and end?

This route starts at Susquehanna State Park Lapidum Boating Facility and ends at Fisherman’s Park / Shuresville Landing, Approximately 8.7 miles access to access; confirm the current Lower Susquehanna Water Trail map distance and dam-safe endpoint boundary on the water.

Is the Lapidum Boating Facility to Shuresville Landing route on the Lower Susquehanna Water Trail suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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