Alternate A21 · Northeast
Lower Woods Pond
Wayne County · Northeast region · 91 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 91 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. 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
Lower Woods Pond access area Marked closed in the source data
Ramp · ramp
41.73650, -75.27027 (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
PFBC's access map lists this ramp as 'Under drawdown/Ramp CLOSED' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go.
Access notice from the operator, published Oct 4, 2026.
About Lower Woods Pond
Lower Woods Pond is alternate A21 for the LakePA 100: a 91-acre reservoir in Wayne County, in our Northeast region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Under a hundred acres, it belongs to the Small Water tier. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. The one listed put-in is Lower Woods Pond access area, with a launch ramp and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At least one put-in is marked closed in the source data; read the notice below before you plan a trip. 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. It is an alternate this season because of a dated closure or drawdown notice, so read the notice box before you plan a trip. It counts toward the Northeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 31 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 Lower Woods Pond
Where do I put in at Lower Woods Pond?
Lower Woods Pond has one listed put-in: Lower Woods Pond access area. Lower Woods Pond access area is at 41.73650, -75.27027 with ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Lower Woods Pond?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Lower Woods Pond?
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 Lower Woods Pond?
91 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Is there a notice for Lower Woods Pond?
PFBC's access map lists this ramp as 'Under drawdown/Ramp CLOSED' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go. Source: the operator, published Oct 4, 2026.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — 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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