#20 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Kettle Creek Lake
Clinton County · North Central region · 167 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 167 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
- Run by Kettle Creek State Park (Pennsylvania DCNR). 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
Kettle Creek State Park
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.37646, -77.92872 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Kettle Creek State Park (Pennsylvania DCNR). 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 Kettle Creek State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Kettle Creek Lake
Kettle Creek Lake holds spot 20 on the LakePA 100. It is a 167-acre reservoir in Clinton County, part of the North Central region. You may also see it called Kettle Creek Reservoir. The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) The one listed put-in is Kettle Creek State Park, with a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. The listed launches are run by Kettle Creek State Park (Pennsylvania DCNR), so check its rules before you go. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. It counts toward the North Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 41 miles from State College 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
- #19 George B. Stevenson Reservoir · 6 mi
- #21 Lyman Run Lake · 26 mi
- #23 Foster Joseph Sayers Lake · 28 mi
Straight-line distance between the lakes, not driving distance.
Questions about Kettle Creek Lake
Where do I put in at Kettle Creek Lake?
Kettle Creek Lake has one listed put-in: Kettle Creek State Park. Kettle Creek State Park is at 41.37646, -77.92872 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Kettle 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 Kettle Creek Lake?
Kettle Creek Lake's listed launches are run by Kettle Creek State Park (Pennsylvania DCNR); check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Kettle Creek Lake?
167 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Alvin R. Bush Dam, PA00002) — 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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