#7 of the LakePA 100 · Northwest
Tamarack Lake
Crawford County · Northwest region · 562 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 562 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
Springs Road access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.60987, -80.10500 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Tamarack Lake Access #1
Ramp · ramp
41.60603, -80.11039 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Tamarack Lake Access #2
Ramp · ramp
41.60298, -80.09772 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Tamarack Lake Access #3
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.59520, -80.09299 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Tamarack Lake Access #5
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.58524, -80.08578 (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
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Tamarack Lake
Tamarack Lake holds spot 7 on the LakePA 100. It is a 562-acre reservoir in Crawford County, part of the Northwest region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake.) We list five put-ins, including Springs Road access area, Tamarack Lake Access #1 and Tamarack Lake Access #2. Springs Road access area has a paved ramp, a dock 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 counts toward the Northwest region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 35 miles from Erie. 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 Tamarack Lake
Where do I put in at Tamarack Lake?
Tamarack Lake has five listed put-ins: Springs Road access area, Tamarack Lake Access #1, Tamarack Lake Access #2, Tamarack Lake Access #3 and 1 more. Springs Road access area is at 41.60987, -80.10500 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Tamarack Lake?
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 Tamarack 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 Tamarack Lake?
562 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USGS National Hydrography Dataset (medium resolution) — 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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