#19 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
George B. Stevenson Reservoir
Cameron County · North Central region · 145 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 145 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
Sinnemahoning State Park
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.42227, -78.02971 (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 Sinnemahoning State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About George B. Stevenson Reservoir
George B. Stevenson Reservoir is number 19 on the LakePA 100: a 145-acre reservoir in Cameron County, in our North Central region. Some sources list it as George B Stevenson Reservoir. 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.) You launch at Sinnemahoning State Park, which has a paved ramp, a pier, 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 North Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 44 miles from State College. 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 George B. Stevenson Reservoir
Where do I put in at George B. Stevenson Reservoir?
George B. Stevenson Reservoir has one listed put-in: Sinnemahoning State Park. Sinnemahoning State Park is at 41.42227, -78.02971 with paved ramp, pier, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on George B. Stevenson Reservoir?
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 George B. Stevenson Reservoir?
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 George B. Stevenson Reservoir?
145 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (George B Stevenson, PA00914) — 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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