#44 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Lower Lake
Pike County · Northeast region · 173 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 173 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
Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station access area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.31712, -75.21692 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Beechwood Area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.31553, -75.23358 (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 Promised Land State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Lower Lake
Lower Lake holds spot 44 on the LakePA 100. It is a 173-acre reservoir in Pike County, part of the Northeast region. Some sources list it as Lower Lake (Lower Promised Land Lake). That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. It is Quiet Water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. We list two put-ins, including Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station access area and Beechwood Area. Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station access area has a paved ramp 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 23 miles from Scranton. 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 Lower Lake
Where do I put in at Lower Lake?
Lower Lake has two listed put-ins: Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station access area, Beechwood Area. Bear Wallow Road - Observation Station access area is at 41.31712, -75.21692 with paved ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Lower 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 Lower 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 Lower Lake?
173 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Lower Lake, PA00306) — 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.
Share this lake
Download the lake card (1080×1350)
For your post or story. #LakePA100