#78 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Lake Marburg
York County · South Central region · 1,275 acres
Big Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 1,275 acres as listed by DCNR's Where to Boat table
- Boat traffic
- Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.67, 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
Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge
Ramp · ramp, dock
39.77503, -76.93465 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park Hidden Cove
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.79740, -76.91093 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park Main Launch
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.79440, -76.89557 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park Mooring Cove
Ramp · ramp, dock
39.80350, -76.90712 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park Smith Station Road
Ramp · ramp, dock
39.79312, -76.91278 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park Wonder Cove
Ramp · ramp, dock
39.78058, -76.92481 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Show all 8 put-ins
Marina Area, Codorus State Park
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.79197, -76.90087 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Codorus State Park launch
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
39.78188, -76.92045 (about ±50 m)
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 Codorus State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Lake Marburg
Lake Marburg holds spot 78 on the LakePA 100. It is a 1,275-acre reservoir in York County, part of the South Central region. The acreage comes from DCNR's Where to Boat table. At a thousand acres or more it is Big Water, so plan for wind and long crossings. Gas motors are allowed with a size limit, so expect some motorboats. That rule is as listed by the county boating rules in 58 Pa. Code § 111.67. We list eight put-ins, including Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge, Codorus State Park Hidden Cove and Codorus State Park Main Launch. Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge has a launch ramp, a dock and parking listed as fewer than 10 spaces. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. It counts toward the South Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 14 miles from York. 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 Lake Marburg
Where do I put in at Lake Marburg?
Lake Marburg has eight listed put-ins: Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge, Codorus State Park Hidden Cove, Codorus State Park Main Launch, Codorus State Park Mooring Cove and 4 more. Codorus State Park Black Rock Bridge is at 39.77503, -76.93465 with ramp, dock; parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Are motorboats allowed on Lake Marburg?
Some motorboats: gas motors allowed with a size limit. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.67, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Lake Marburg?
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 Lake Marburg?
1,275 acres, as listed by DCNR's Where to Boat table.
Sources
- DCNR Where to Boat in State Parks — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.67 (York County) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Lake Marburg, PA00869) — 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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