#81 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Memorial Lake
Lebanon County · South Central region · 85 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 85 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
Church Road access area
Ramp · paved ramp
40.41824, -76.59975 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Day Use Access
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.41658, -76.59393 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Memorial Lake State Park launch A
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.42072, -76.60243 (about ±50 m)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Memorial Lake State Park launch B
Ramp
Launch point from DCNR's state park map data.
40.42204, -76.59514 (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 Memorial Lake State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Memorial Lake
Memorial Lake is number 81 on the LakePA 100: an 85-acre reservoir in Lebanon County, in our South Central region. That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. Under a hundred acres, it belongs to the Small Water tier. Gas motors are not allowed; you share the water only with electric-motor boats, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. We list four put-ins, including Church Road access area, Day Use Access and Memorial Lake State Park launch A. Church Road access area has a paved ramp 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. It counts toward the South Central region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 18 miles from Harrisburg. 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 Memorial Lake
Where do I put in at Memorial Lake?
Memorial Lake has four listed put-ins: Church Road access area, Day Use Access, Memorial Lake State Park launch A, Memorial Lake State Park launch B. Church Road access area is at 40.41824, -76.59975 with paved ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Memorial 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 Memorial 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 Memorial Lake?
85 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Memorial Lake, PA00603) — 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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