#96 of the LakePA 100 · Southeast
Lake Galena
Bucks County · Southeast region · 365 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 365 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 Bucks County. 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
Peace Valley Park
Ramp · paved ramp
40.32272, -75.18476 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Bucks County. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Peace Valley Park- (24 Hour)
Ramp · ramp
40.31829, -75.19263 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Bucks County. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Peace Valley Park- Sailor's Point
Ramp · paved ramp, pier
40.32959, -75.19121 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Bucks County. 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 Lake Galena
Number 96 on the LakePA 100 is Lake Galena, a 365-acre reservoir in Bucks County (Southeast region). You may also see it called Peace Valley Reservoir. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data.) There are three put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Peace Valley Park, Peace Valley Park- (24 Hour) and Peace Valley Park- Sailor's Point. Peace Valley Park has a paved ramp and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. The listed launches are run by Bucks County, 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 Southeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 22 miles from Philadelphia. 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 Lake Galena
Where do I put in at Lake Galena?
Lake Galena has three listed put-ins: Peace Valley Park, Peace Valley Park- (24 Hour), Peace Valley Park- Sailor's Point. Peace Valley Park is at 40.32272, -75.18476 with paved ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Lake Galena?
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 Lake Galena?
Lake Galena's listed launches are run by Bucks County; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Lake Galena?
365 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 (Peace Valley (Pa-617), PA00790) — 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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