#80 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Lake Redman
York County · South Central region · 290 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 290 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 58 Pa. Code § 111.67, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- Run by York County Parks. 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
Lake Redman access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
39.88828, -76.70013 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by York County Parks. 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 Redman
Lake Redman is number 80 on the LakePA 100: a 290-acre reservoir in York County, in our South Central region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. That rule is as listed by the county boating rules in 58 Pa. Code § 111.67. You launch at Lake Redman access area, which has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. The listed launches are run by York County Parks, 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 South Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 6 miles from York 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 Lake Redman
Where do I put in at Lake Redman?
Lake Redman has one listed put-in: Lake Redman access area. Lake Redman access area is at 39.88828, -76.70013 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Lake Redman?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.67, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Lake Redman?
Lake Redman's listed launches are run by York County Parks; check its rules. Pennsylvania's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park or forest launches.
How big is Lake Redman?
290 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Sources
- PFBC PA Lakes map (lake layer) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.67 (York County) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Lake Redman, PA00339) — 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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