#10 of the LakePA 100 · Northwest
Harbar Acres Lake
Butler County · Northwest region · 20 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 20 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 →
Where to put in
Harbor Acres access area
Ramp · ramp
41.03848, -79.85553 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
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 Harbar Acres Lake
Harbar Acres Lake is number 10 on the LakePA 100: a 20-acre lake in Butler County, in our Northwest region. Some sources list it as Harbor Acres Lake. That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. Under a hundred acres, it belongs to the Small Water tier. This is paddle-only water: motors are not allowed, and the lake counts toward Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data.) The one listed put-in is Harbor Acres access area, with a launch ramp and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. The listed launches are run by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, so check its rules before you go. It counts toward the Northwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 41 miles from Youngstown 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 Harbar Acres Lake
Where do I put in at Harbar Acres Lake?
Harbar Acres Lake has one listed put-in: Harbor Acres access area. Harbor Acres access area is at 41.03848, -79.85553 with ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Harbar Acres 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 Harbar Acres Lake?
Harbar Acres 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 Harbar Acres Lake?
20 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
- 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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