Alternate A15 · Northeast
Belmont Lake
Wayne County · Northeast region · 172 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 172 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here. 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
Belmont Lake access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.77362, -75.44944 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
PFBC's PA Lakes map labels Belmont Lake 'DRAWDOWN STATUS' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check that page for the water level before you go.
Access notice from PFBC's PA Lakes map, published Oct 4, 2026.
About Belmont Lake
Alternate A15 is Belmont Lake, a 172-acre reservoir in Wayne County (Northeast region). That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake.) The one listed put-in is Belmont Lake access area, with a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches your boat needs a Pennsylvania registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. It is an alternate this season because of a dated closure or drawdown notice, so read the notice box before you plan a trip. Logging it moves you toward the Northeast region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 28 miles from Scranton 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 Belmont Lake
Where do I put in at Belmont Lake?
Belmont Lake has one listed put-in: Belmont Lake access area. Belmont Lake access area is at 41.77362, -75.44944 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Belmont Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Belmont Lake?
Yes, at the Fish and Boat Commission launch: a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit is required.
Source: PFBC, “Registration vs. Launch Permit”, checked 4 Oct 2026.
How big is Belmont Lake?
172 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Is there a notice for Belmont Lake?
PFBC's PA Lakes map labels Belmont Lake 'DRAWDOWN STATUS' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check that page for the water level before you go. Source: PFBC's PA Lakes map, published Oct 4, 2026.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — 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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