#26 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Little Pine Lake
Lycoming County · North Central region · 45 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 45 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
Little Pine Creek State Park
Ramp · paved ramp
41.36402, -77.35478 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
DCNR alert: silt has made the water shallow at the boat launch and elsewhere on the lake. Take care not to run aground.
Access notice from the state park's alerts page, published Oct 4, 2026.
About Little Pine Lake
Number 26 on the LakePA 100 is Little Pine Lake, a 45-acre reservoir in Lycoming County (North Central region). That acreage is the figure given by 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.) The one listed put-in is Little Pine Creek State Park, with a paved ramp and roadside parking only. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat 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 North Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 19 miles from Williamsport 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 Little Pine Lake
Where do I put in at Little Pine Lake?
Little Pine Lake has one listed put-in: Little Pine Creek State Park. Little Pine Creek State Park is at 41.36402, -77.35478 with paved ramp; parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot).
Are motorboats allowed on Little Pine 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 Little Pine 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 Little Pine Lake?
45 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Is there a notice for Little Pine Lake?
DCNR alert: silt has made the water shallow at the boat launch and elsewhere on the lake. Take care not to run aground. Source: the state park's alerts page, published Oct 4, 2026.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Little Pine Creek, PA00351) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — 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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