#28 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Hills Creek Lake
Tioga County · North Central region · 137 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 137 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
Hills Creek Lake (site 1) access area
Ramp · ramp
41.81484, -77.20422 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Hills Creek Lake (site 2) access area
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
41.80603, -77.19821 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Hills Creek Lake (site 3) access area
Ramp · ramp, pier
41.80700, -77.19721 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
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 Hills Creek State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Hills Creek Lake
Number 28 on the LakePA 100 is Hills Creek Lake, a 137-acre reservoir in Tioga County (North Central region). That acreage is the figure given by 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. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) There are three put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Hills Creek Lake (site 1) access area, Hills Creek Lake (site 2) access area and Hills Creek Lake (site 3) access area. Hills Creek Lake (site 1) access area has a launch ramp 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 North Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 40 miles from Williamsport. 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 Hills Creek Lake
Where do I put in at Hills Creek Lake?
Hills Creek Lake has three listed put-ins: Hills Creek Lake (site 1) access area, Hills Creek Lake (site 2) access area, Hills Creek Lake (site 3) access area. Hills Creek Lake (site 1) access area is at 41.81484, -77.20422 with ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Hills Creek 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 Hills Creek 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 Hills Creek Lake?
137 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Hills Creek, PA00034) — 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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