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West Branch State Park Access

West Branch State Park offers multiple parking areas and boat launch access points to Michael J.

Kirwan Reservoir, including the East Ramp (two paved lanes with ample parking and lighting) and West Ramp (two paved lanes with parking and a life jacket loaner board).

Additional gravel ramps at Rock Spring Road and Knapp Road provide alternative access, with parking available throughout the park at various pull-offs and lots.

The park also features a marina with fuel, bait, tackle, and supplies, plus numerous shoreline fishing access points including a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier.


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