Martins Creek Boat Ramp is a concrete public boat ramp located on Depues Road in Bangor, Pennsylvania, near the Martins Creek community. It is situated just downriver from a railroad bridge and within the PPL Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, between an Interstate Energy Company facility and the Martins Creek Power Plant. This ramp serves as a primary put-in for the Delaware River, providing access for trailer-launched and hand-launched watercraft like kayaks and canoes. There is no fee or permit required to use it, and it has an associated parking lot. The ramp is positioned 0.4 miles north of the northern boundary of the Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, making it the closest public launch for paddlers wishing to start a trip at the very beginning of the park section. A popular and recommended day trip is a 5.2-mile downstream paddle from the Martins Creek Boat Ramp to the Sandt’s Eddy Boat Ramp, which is the first official boat ramp within the park boundaries. This route takes paddlers through the scenic river corridor. The paddling is generally suitable for beginners, characterized by gentle moving water with a mild current. However, about two miles downstream from the Martins Creek access, the river narrows around islands and features Class 1 rapids, which consist of a few riffles and small waves. Paddlers should be aware that these conditions can change with water levels and storms, potentially increasing in difficulty or creating new obstructions. It is strongly advised to check water levels via the USGS gauge at Belvidere, New Jersey, before a trip, as levels significantly lower than 6.3 feet may require dragging boats over shallow sections, while higher levels can create more intense rapids. The overall character of this section of the Delaware River is tranquil, with banks that retain a natural, historic appearance. Facilities are limited to the boat ramp and parking. The recommended season for paddling runs from March through November, encompassing spring, summer, and fall.