#58 of the LakePA 100 · Southwest
Laurel Hill Lake
Somerset County · Southwest region · 63 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 63 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
- 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
Laurel Hill Lake (north) access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.00563, -79.23242 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Laurel Hill Lake (south) access area
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
39.99511, -79.23895 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
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 Laurel Hill State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Laurel Hill Lake
Number 58 on the LakePA 100 is Laurel Hill Lake, a 63-acre reservoir in Somerset County (Southwest region). The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. Under a hundred acres, it belongs to the Small Water tier. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) We list two put-ins, including Laurel Hill Lake (north) access area and Laurel Hill Lake (south) access area. Laurel Hill Lake (north) access area has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches your boat needs a Pennsylvania registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. 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 Southwest region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 28 miles from Johnstown to the nearest put-in. 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 Laurel Hill Lake
Where do I put in at Laurel Hill Lake?
Laurel Hill Lake has two listed put-ins: Laurel Hill Lake (north) access area, Laurel Hill Lake (south) access area. Laurel Hill Lake (north) access area is at 40.00563, -79.23242 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill Lake?
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 Laurel Hill Lake?
63 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Laurel Hill Lake, PA00267) — 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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