- Size
- 12,081 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map
- Boat traffic
- Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.) Paddling rules →
- Dam
- This lake is held back by a dam. Stay well away from the dam, spillway and outlet structures.
Where to put in
Dew Drop access area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.83492, -78.95659 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Elijah access area
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.81908, -78.94648 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Kiasutha Recreational Area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.78230, -78.89723 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Kinzua - Wolf Run access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.85572, -78.94687 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Roper Hollow access area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.92229, -78.94685 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Webbs Ferry access area
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.99629, -78.96310 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
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Willow Bay access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.99151, -78.93563 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Corps of Engineers lake page before you go.
About Allegheny Reservoir
Allegheny Reservoir is number 13 on the LakePA 100: a 12,081-acre reservoir in Warren and McKean counties, in our Northwest region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. It counts toward the Big Water tier, which means wind and long crossings can matter on a paddle here. Motors are not limited by size here, so expect powerboats and wakes. That rule is as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data. We list seven put-ins, including Dew Drop access area, Elijah access area and Kiasutha Recreational Area. Dew Drop access area has a paved ramp and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. The listed launches are run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, so check its rules before you go. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the Northwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 58 miles from Erie to the nearest put-in. Before you go, check posted signs, the weather and the operator's notices.
Rules for paddlers
Pennsylvania's paddler rules (permits, life jackets, whistle and light) are on one dated page. Paddling rules →
Safety
Paddling has real risks. Wear your life jacket. Pennsylvania requires it to be worn on canoes, kayaks and paddleboards from Nov 1 through Apr 30, and by children 12 and under all year. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's notices before you launch. Stay well away from dams, spillways and outlet structures. You paddle at your own risk.
Nearby on the list
Straight-line distance between the lakes, not driving distance.
Questions about Allegheny Reservoir
Where do I put in at Allegheny Reservoir?
Allegheny Reservoir has seven listed put-ins: Dew Drop access area, Elijah access area, Kiasutha Recreational Area, Kinzua - Wolf Run access area and 3 more. Dew Drop access area is at 41.83492, -78.95659 with paved ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Allegheny Reservoir?
Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Allegheny Reservoir?
Allegheny Reservoir's listed launches are run by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Allegheny Reservoir?
12,081 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Sources
- PFBC PA Lakes map (lake layer) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Kinzua Dam, PA00105) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USGS National Hydrography Dataset — checked Oct 4, 2026
Every fact on this page comes from these public sources. Posted signs and official notices always control.
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