#18 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Black Moshannon Lake
Centre County · North Central region · 250 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 250 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating 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
Mooring Area #1
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.91499, -78.05918 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Mooring Area #2
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.90672, -78.05796 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Mooring Area #3
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.90161, -78.05737 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Mooring Area #4
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.90534, -78.05373 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Black Moshannon State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Black Moshannon Lake
Black Moshannon Lake holds spot 18 on the LakePA 100. It is a 250-acre reservoir in Centre County, part of the North Central region. The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) We list four put-ins, including Mooring Area #1, Mooring Area #2 and Mooring Area #3. Mooring Area #1 has 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. Logging it moves you toward the North Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 13 miles from State College. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's latest notices before you launch.
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 Black Moshannon Lake
Where do I put in at Black Moshannon Lake?
Black Moshannon Lake has four listed put-ins: Mooring Area #1, Mooring Area #2, Mooring Area #3, Mooring Area #4. Mooring Area #1 is at 40.91499, -78.05918 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Black Moshannon Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Black Moshannon Lake?
Yes, at the state park 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 Black Moshannon Lake?
250 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Kephart, PA00447) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- DCNR State Parks GIS (park boat launches) — 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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