Alternate A17 · Northeast
White Oak Pond
Wayne County · Northeast region · 175 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 175 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
White Oak Pond access area
Ramp · paved ramp
41.64475, -75.37607 (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
PFBC's access data dated 27 Aug 2026 flags a drawdown at White Oak Pond. Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go.
Access notice from the operator, published Aug 27, 2026.
About White Oak Pond
Alternate A17 is White Oak Pond, a 175-acre reservoir in Wayne County (Northeast region). That acreage is the figure given by 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 White Oak Pond access area, which 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. It is held back by a dam: stay well clear of the dam, the spillway and the 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. Logging it moves you toward the Northeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 22 miles from Scranton. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's latest notices 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 White Oak Pond
Where do I put in at White Oak Pond?
White Oak Pond has one listed put-in: White Oak Pond access area. White Oak Pond access area is at 41.64475, -75.37607 with paved ramp; parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Are motorboats allowed on White Oak Pond?
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 White Oak Pond?
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 White Oak Pond?
175 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Is there a notice for White Oak Pond?
PFBC's access data dated 27 Aug 2026 flags a drawdown at White Oak Pond. Check PFBC's PA Lakes page before you go. Source: the operator, published Aug 27, 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 (White Oak Pond, PA00147) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — checked Aug 27, 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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