Alternate A28 · South Central
Meadow Grounds Lake
Fulton County · South Central region · 204 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 204 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
Meadow Grounds Lake access area
Ramp · ramp, pier
39.91170, -78.05283 (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 Meadow Grounds Lake as 'Under drawdown' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go.
Access notice from the operator, published Oct 4, 2026.
About Meadow Grounds Lake
Alternate A28 is Meadow Grounds Lake, a 204-acre reservoir in Fulton County (South Central region). The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. 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 access data. You launch at Meadow Grounds Lake access area, which has a launch ramp, a pier 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. 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 South Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 45 miles from Altoona. 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 Meadow Grounds Lake
Where do I put in at Meadow Grounds Lake?
Meadow Grounds Lake has one listed put-in: Meadow Grounds Lake access area. Meadow Grounds Lake access area is at 39.91170, -78.05283 with ramp, pier; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Meadow Grounds Lake?
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 Meadow Grounds Lake?
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 Meadow Grounds Lake?
204 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Is there a notice for Meadow Grounds Lake?
PFBC's access map lists Meadow Grounds Lake as 'Under drawdown' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go. Source: the operator, published Oct 4, 2026.
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 (Meadow Grounds, PA00185) — 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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