- Size
- 1,635 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.11, 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
Beaver Dam access area
Ramp · ramp, dock
40.69499, -78.53863 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Beaver Valley access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.68735, -78.54810 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Crooked Run access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.67230, -78.55800 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Main Marina
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.65400, -78.55059 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
McKee's Run access area
Ramp · ramp, dock
40.69024, -78.54390 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Motorboat Mooring
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.68197, -78.55760 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Show all 11 put-ins
Sailboat Launch
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.65725, -78.56381 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Unnamed access area
Ramp · ramp, dock
40.65181, -78.56141 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Weyerough access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.67669, -78.56733 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Prince Gallitzin State Park launch A
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.68463, -78.55049 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Prince Gallitzin State Park launch B
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.65552, -78.54954 (about ±50 m)
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 Prince Gallitzin State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Glendale Lake
Glendale Lake is number 63 on the LakePA 100: a 1,635-acre reservoir in Cambria County, in our Southwest region. That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. It counts toward the Big Water tier, which means wind and long crossings can matter on a paddle here. Motorboats with a capped motor size use it too, so expect to share the water. (Boat rules as listed by the county boating rules in 58 Pa. Code § 111.11.) There are eleven put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Beaver Dam access area, Beaver Valley access area and Crooked Run access area. Beaver Dam access area has a launch ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches your boat needs a Pennsylvania registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. It is held back by a dam: stay well clear of the dam, the spillway and the outlet structures. It counts toward the Southwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 13 miles from Altoona 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 Glendale Lake
Where do I put in at Glendale Lake?
Glendale Lake has 11 listed put-ins: Beaver Dam access area, Beaver Valley access area, Crooked Run access area, Main Marina and 7 more. Beaver Dam access area is at 40.69499, -78.53863 with ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Glendale Lake?
Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.11, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Glendale 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 Glendale Lake?
1,635 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.11 (Cambria County) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Glendale, PA00912) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- DCNR State Parks GIS (park boat launches) — 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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