#35 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Frances Slocum Lake
Luzerne County · Northeast region · 165 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 165 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
Campground Boat Launch
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
41.33379, -75.88481 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Carverston Road-Francis Slocum State Park
Ramp · paved ramp
41.33142, -75.88767 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Francis Slocum State Park
Ramp · paved ramp, pier
41.33553, -75.88649 (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 Frances Slocum State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Frances Slocum Lake
Number 35 on the LakePA 100 is Frances Slocum Lake, a 165-acre reservoir in Luzerne County (Northeast region). The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. Gas motors are not allowed; you share the water only with electric-motor boats, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. We list three put-ins, including Campground Boat Launch, Carverston Road-Francis Slocum State Park and Francis Slocum State Park. Campground Boat Launch has a launch ramp. 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. It counts toward the Northeast region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 6 miles from Wilkes-Barre 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 Frances Slocum Lake
Where do I put in at Frances Slocum Lake?
Frances Slocum Lake has three listed put-ins: Campground Boat Launch, Carverston Road-Francis Slocum State Park, Francis Slocum State Park. Campground Boat Launch is at 41.33379, -75.88481 with state park launch.
Are motorboats allowed on Frances Slocum 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 Frances Slocum 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 Frances Slocum Lake?
165 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Frances Slocum, PA00574) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- DCNR State Parks GIS (park boat launches) — 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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