Alternate A24 · Southwest
High Point Lake
Somerset County · Southwest region · 338 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 338 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake 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
North Access Marked closed in the source data
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.78207, -79.21036 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
South Access Marked closed in the source data
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.77623, -79.21234 (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
Closed to public access since Oct 2025 until a dam rehabilitation project is finished. Both access areas and the lakebed are off limits.
Access notice from a PFBC news release, published Oct 23, 2025.
About High Point Lake
Alternate A24 is High Point Lake, a 338-acre reservoir in Somerset County (Southwest region). The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. We list two put-ins, including North Access and South Access. North Access has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At least one put-in is marked closed in the source data; read the notice below before you plan a trip. 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 is an alternate this season because of a dated closure or drawdown notice, so read the notice box before you plan a trip. Logging it moves you toward the Southwest region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 41 miles from Johnstown. 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 High Point Lake
Where do I put in at High Point Lake?
High Point Lake has two listed put-ins: North Access, South Access. North Access is at 39.78207, -79.21036 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on High Point Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at High Point Lake?
Yes, at the Fish and Boat Commission 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 High Point Lake?
338 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Is there a notice for High Point Lake?
Closed to public access since Oct 2025 until a dam rehabilitation project is finished. Both access areas and the lakebed are off limits. Source: a PFBC news release, published Oct 23, 2025.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — checked Oct 23, 2025
- 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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