#67 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Canoe Creek Lake
Blair County · South Central region · 155 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 155 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
Canoe Creek State Park Launch #1
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.48127, -78.28641 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Canoe Creek State Park Launch #2
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.48430, -78.27268 (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
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Canoe Creek State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Canoe Creek Lake
Canoe Creek Lake holds spot 67 on the LakePA 100. It is a 155-acre reservoir in Blair County, part of the South Central region. You may also see it called Canoe Lake. The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) There are two put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Canoe Creek State Park Launch #1 and Canoe Creek State Park Launch #2. Canoe Creek State Park Launch #1 has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat 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 South Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 6 miles from Altoona. 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 Canoe Creek Lake
Where do I put in at Canoe Creek Lake?
Canoe Creek Lake has two listed put-ins: Canoe Creek State Park Launch #1, Canoe Creek State Park Launch #2. Canoe Creek State Park Launch #1 is at 40.48127, -78.28641 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Canoe Creek 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 Canoe Creek 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 Canoe Creek Lake?
155 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Canoe Creek, PA00523) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — 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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