#27 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Faylor Lake
Snyder County · North Central region · 130 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 130 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map
- Boat traffic
- Paddle-only water: no motors of any kind. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- Run by Pennsylvania Game Commission. 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
Faylor Lake (east) access area
Ramp · ramp, pier
40.76119, -77.21544 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
Run by Pennsylvania Game Commission. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Faylor Lake (west) access area
Ramp · ramp, dock
40.76069, -77.22170 (about ±50 m)
Parking: gravel parking area
Run by Pennsylvania Game Commission. 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 Faylor Lake
Number 27 on the LakePA 100 is Faylor Lake, a 130-acre reservoir in Snyder County (North Central region). The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. This is paddle-only water: motors are not allowed, and the lake counts toward Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data. We list two put-ins, including Faylor Lake (east) access area and Faylor Lake (west) access area. Faylor Lake (east) access area has a launch ramp, a pier and parking listed as fewer than 10 spaces. The listed launches are run by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, so check its rules before you go. It is held back by a dam: stay well clear of the dam, the spillway and the outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the North Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 33 miles from State College 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 Faylor Lake
Where do I put in at Faylor Lake?
Faylor Lake has two listed put-ins: Faylor Lake (east) access area, Faylor Lake (west) access area. Faylor Lake (east) access area is at 40.76119, -77.21544 with ramp, pier; parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Are motorboats allowed on Faylor Lake?
Paddle-only water: no motors of any kind. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Faylor Lake?
Faylor Lake's listed launches are run by Pennsylvania Game Commission; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Faylor Lake?
130 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 (Faylor Lake (Pa-636), PA01218) — 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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