#94 of the LakePA 100 · Southeast
Marsh Creek Lake
Chester County · Southeast region · 535 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 535 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
Lot A Main (East Side) access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.06647, -75.72093 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
West Side-Lyndell access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.06486, -75.72953 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Marsh Creek State Park launch
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.07305, -75.72424 (about ±50 m)
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 Marsh Creek State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Marsh Creek Lake
Number 94 on the LakePA 100 is Marsh Creek Lake, a 535-acre reservoir in Chester County (Southeast region). You may also see it called Marsh Creek Reservoir. That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. There are three put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Lot A Main (East Side) access area, West Side-Lyndell access area and Marsh Creek State Park launch. Lot A Main (East Side) 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. It counts toward the Southeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 21 miles from Reading. 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 Marsh Creek Lake
Where do I put in at Marsh Creek Lake?
Marsh Creek Lake has three listed put-ins: Lot A Main (East Side) access area, West Side-Lyndell access area, Marsh Creek State Park launch. Lot A Main (East Side) access area is at 40.06647, -75.72093 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek Lake?
535 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Marsh Creek Reservoir (Pa-437), PA00626) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- DCNR State Parks GIS (park boat launches) — 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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