#48 of the LakePA 100 · Southwest
Cross Creek Lake
Washington County · Southwest region · 244 acres
Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 244 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map
- Boat traffic
- Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.63, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- Run by Washington County. 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
Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch
Ramp · ramp
40.24769, -80.41639 (about ±50 m)
Run by Washington County. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Cross Creek Park
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.25758, -80.39969 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Washington County. 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 PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Cross Creek Lake
Cross Creek Lake is number 48 on the LakePA 100: a 244-acre reservoir in Washington County, in our Southwest region. That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. Gas motors are allowed with a size limit, so expect some motorboats. (Boat rules as listed by the county boating rules in 58 Pa. Code § 111.63.) There are two put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch and Cross Creek Park. Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch has a launch ramp. The listed launches are run by Washington County, 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 Southwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 26 miles from Pittsburgh to the nearest put-in. Check the operator's notices, the weather and posted signs 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 Cross Creek Lake
Where do I put in at Cross Creek Lake?
Cross Creek Lake has two listed put-ins: Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch, Cross Creek Park. Cross Creek County Park Boat Launch is at 40.24769, -80.41639 with ramp.
Are motorboats allowed on Cross Creek Lake?
Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.63, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Cross Creek Lake?
Cross Creek Lake's listed launches are run by Washington County; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Cross Creek Lake?
244 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Sources
- PFBC PA Lakes map (lake layer) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.63 (Washington County) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Cross Creek (Pa-661), PA00911) — 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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