#60 of the LakePA 100 · Southwest
Hinckston Run Reservoir
Cambria County · Southwest region · 104 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 104 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- Run by Cambria Somerset Authority. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.) 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
Hinckston Run Reservoir access area
Ramp · ramp
40.38543, -78.87974 (about ±50 m)
Run by Cambria Somerset Authority. 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 Hinckston Run Reservoir
Hinckston Run Reservoir holds spot 60 on the LakePA 100. It is a 104-acre reservoir in Cambria County, part of the Southwest region. That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. 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 access data. You launch at Hinckston Run Reservoir access area, which has a launch ramp. The listed launches are run by Cambria Somerset Authority, so check its rules before you go. It is held back by a dam: stay well clear of the dam, the spillway and the outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the Southwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 5 miles from Johnstown to the nearest put-in. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's latest notices 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 Hinckston Run Reservoir
Where do I put in at Hinckston Run Reservoir?
Hinckston Run Reservoir has one listed put-in: Hinckston Run Reservoir access area. Hinckston Run Reservoir access area is at 40.38543, -78.87974 with ramp.
Are motorboats allowed on Hinckston Run Reservoir?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Hinckston Run Reservoir?
Hinckston Run Reservoir's listed launches are run by Cambria Somerset Authority; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Hinckston Run Reservoir?
104 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
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Hinckston, PA00430) — 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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