#73 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Long Pine Run Reservoir
Adams County · South Central region · 150 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 150 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 the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, 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
Long Pine access area
Ramp · ramp, pier
39.93573, -77.44901 (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 PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Long Pine Run Reservoir
Long Pine Run Reservoir holds spot 73 on the LakePA 100. It is a 150-acre reservoir in Adams County, part of the South Central region. Some sources list it as Long Pine Reservoir. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data.) You launch at Long Pine access area, which has a launch ramp, a pier 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. 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 South Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 38 miles from Harrisburg to the nearest put-in. 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 Long Pine Run Reservoir
Where do I put in at Long Pine Run Reservoir?
Long Pine Run Reservoir has one listed put-in: Long Pine access area. Long Pine access area is at 39.93573, -77.44901 with ramp, pier; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Long Pine Run Reservoir?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Long Pine Run Reservoir?
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 Long Pine Run Reservoir?
150 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Sources
- PFBC PA Lakes map (lake layer) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Long Pine Run, PA00328) — 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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