- Size
- 5,700 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page
- Boat traffic
- Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, 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
Wallenpaupack Lake Access
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.45973, -75.18995 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.43309, -75.22371 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot)
Run by Brookfield Renewable. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Ironwood Point access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.37069, -75.27752 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Brookfield Renewable. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Ledged Dale access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.36712, -75.32340 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Brookfield Renewable. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Wilsonville access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.45069, -75.18022 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Brookfield Renewable. Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Access notices
Mangan Cove access: PFBC is removing the public docks from Sep 28, 2026 because of low water; it expects them back in late March 2027.
Access notice from a PFBC news release, published Sep 9, 2026.
About Lake Wallenpaupack
Lake Wallenpaupack is number 43 on the LakePA 100: a 5,700-acre reservoir in Pike and Wayne counties, in our Northeast region. That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. It counts toward the Big Water tier, which means wind and long crossings can matter on a paddle here. Motors are not limited by size here, so expect powerboats and wakes. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake.) There are five put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Wallenpaupack Lake Access, Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri and Ironwood Point access area. Wallenpaupack Lake Access has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. 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. Logging it moves you toward the Northeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 18 miles from Scranton. Check the operator's notices, the weather and posted signs 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 Wallenpaupack
Where do I put in at Lake Wallenpaupack?
Lake Wallenpaupack has five listed put-ins: Wallenpaupack Lake Access, Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri, Ironwood Point access area, Ledged Dale access area and 1 more. Wallenpaupack Lake Access is at 41.45973, -75.18995 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Lake Wallenpaupack?
Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Lake Wallenpaupack?
Yes, at the Fish and Boat Commission 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 Wallenpaupack?
5,700 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Is there a notice for Lake Wallenpaupack?
Mangan Cove access: PFBC is removing the public docks from Sep 28, 2026 because of low water; it expects them back in late March 2027. Source: a PFBC news release, published Sep 9, 2026.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Wilsonville, PA00302) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — checked Sep 9, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.52 — 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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