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Susquehanna River
North Branch: PFBC Danville to Wray's Riverfront Campground
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at the PFBC Danville ramp and finish at Wray's Riverfront Campground for a short lower-Susquehanna link. Use the direct Danville stage gauge, keep the easiest planning days around 2 to 4 feet there, and treat the campground finish as managed private property rather than a casual public bank.
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Put-in
PFBC Danville AccessThe current 2021 North Branch guide publishes both PFBC Danville and Wray's coordinates directly in the official access table.
Take-out
Wray's Riverfront CampgroundWray's is a named water-trail access but still a private campground. Respect current staff instructions, parking rules, launch boundaries, and any reservation expectations.
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Access caveats
- The current 2021 North Branch guide publishes both PFBC Danville and Wray's coordinates directly in the official access table.
- Wray's is a named water-trail access but still a private campground. Respect current staff instructions, parking rules, launch boundaries, and any reservation expectations.
- The river is broad and can feel slower than it is. Headwind can erase much of the short-mileage advantage on an exposed day.
- Stay with the named accesses and do not improvise on private banks or islands between Danville and the campground finish.
Watch for
- Danville stages below about 2 feet, when the route becomes scratchier and less forgiving despite its short length.
- Danville stages above about 4 feet, when current speeds up and the simple campground finish becomes more time-sensitive for less experienced groups.
- Headwind, thunderstorms, floating wood, and managed-property expectations at the private campground take-out.
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| Gauge site | Susquehanna River at Danville, PA |
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| Target band | 2.00 ft to 4.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.00 ft |
| High threshold | 7.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | 2021 North Branch Susquehanna guide Danville stage guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Official route segmentPFBC Danville to Wray's, about 4 mi
The current 2021 North Branch guide places PFBC Danville at river mile 137.9 and Wray's Riverfront Campground at river mile 133.6.
- Endpoint coordinatesGuide access-table coordinates
The same guide publishes PFBC Danville at 40.943490, -76.598507 and Wray's Riverfront Campground at 40.953143, -76.664439.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 01540500 at Danville
USGS Water Services returned same-day July 16, 2026 values of 3,430 cfs and 2.89 ft at 2026-07-16 06:30 EDT for Susquehanna River at Danville, PA.
- Official stage guidanceDanville 2 / 4 / 7 ft
The current guide lists Section 13-14 paddling guidance at Danville with a 2 ft lower limit, 4 ft good paddling level, and 7 ft upper novice ceiling.
- Campground endpointWray's Riverfront Campground access
The current guide lists Wray's as a paved private campground access with parking, restroom, camping, water, and food support on river right.
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Susquehanna River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Susquehanna River?
Paddle Today watches Susquehanna River at Danville, PA and treats 2.00 ft to 4.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Susquehanna River route start and end?
This route starts at PFBC Danville Access and ends at Wray's Riverfront Campground, about About 4 mi on the water.
Is this Susquehanna River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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