#45 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Promised Land Lake
Pike County · Northeast region · 422 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 422 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
Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3
Ramp · paved ramp
41.29715, -75.18817 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Main Beach and Picnic Area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.31804, -75.20682 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2
Ramp · paved ramp
41.30935, -75.19928 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Snow Shanty Boat Mooring
Ramp · paved ramp, pier
41.30164, -75.20089 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
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 Promised Land Lake
Promised Land Lake holds spot 45 on the LakePA 100. It is a 422-acre reservoir in Pike County, part of the Northeast region. Some sources list it as Promised Land Lake (Upper Promised Land Lake). The acreage comes from the state park's boating page. Gas motors are not allowed; you share the water only with electric-motor boats, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the state park's boating page.) We list four put-ins, including Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3, Main Beach and Picnic Area and Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2. Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3 has a paved ramp and parking listed as fewer than 10 spaces. 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 24 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 Promised Land Lake
Where do I put in at Promised Land Lake?
Promised Land Lake has four listed put-ins: Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3, Main Beach and Picnic Area, Ridgefield Point Boat Mooring No. 2, Snow Shanty Boat Mooring. Burley Inlet Boat Mooring No. 3 is at 41.29715, -75.18817 with paved ramp; parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Are motorboats allowed on Promised Land 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 Promised Land 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 Promised Land Lake?
422 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Promised Land, PA00308) — 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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