Boating in and around Clinton County

There are plenty of boating opportunities available in and around Clinton County. We have more than 60 miles of the West Branch Susquehanna River that is suitable for canoes and kayaks. There are also locations that are suitable for unlimited horsepower speed boats. We also have several lakes nearby to add to your boating opportunities. Below are some quick reference points or you can go to the fish and boat commission site at http://www.fish.state.pa.us/ for more details.

West Branch Susquehanna River
Sproul Canoe Access Area (PA Forestry)

One-half mile southeast of Karthaus along Route 879.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Un-powered boats only
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Beach-type or unpaved ramp
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

Sinnemahoning Creek (Private)
Sinnemahoning Creek Access
Located in Keating along the Sinnemahoning Creek
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - no formal lot
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

West Branch Susquehanna River
Renovo Flaming Foliage Canoe Access
Next to the Route 144 bridge over the West Branch Susquehanna River in Renovo.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Primary boating - shallow-draft, lightweight fishing boats, canoes and inflatables

West Branch Susquehanna River
North Bend Access (PFBC)
In North Bend off Route 120.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Parking - small lot (fewer than 10 spaces)
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

West Branch Susquehanna River
Hyner Access (PFBC)
In Hyner on the south side of the Route 120 bridge.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Parking - no formal lot
Beach-type or unpaved ramp
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

West Branch Susquehanna River
Pine Access (PFBC)
North end of T-424 off LR 18013,1.5 miles east of McElhattan.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Primary boating - moderate-draft fishing boats, sailboats and recreational runabouts

West Branch Susquehanna River
Lock Haven Access (Local gov't)
Located on the north side of Veteran’s Bridge in Lock Haven along Route 664
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - moderate-draft fishing boats, sailboats and recreational runabouts

Bald Eagle Creek
Bald Eagle Creek Access (PFBC)
On Route 150 one mile west of Mill Hall.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Primary boating - shallow-draft, lightweight fishing boats, canoes and inflatables

Kettle Creek State Park- located about 30 minutes from Renovo
Kettle Creek Lake (COE)
Kettle Creek Lake Access
The 167-acre Kettle Creek Reservoir has a boat launch and boat mooring for 60 vessels at its northern end. An overnight mooring permit is required. Sailboards and sailboats are permitted. Overnight mooring for park campers is also available, free of charge.

In Kettle Creek State Park along Kettle Creek Road, eight miles north of Westport.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Electric motors only
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - moderate-draft fishing boats, sailboats and recreational runabouts

Bald Eagle State Park – located about 40 minutes from Lock Haven
Unlimited horsepower motors permitted
The 1,730-acre lake is the focal point for water-based recreation in the park. The lake extends nearly eight miles upstream and has 23 mile of shoreline. Boaters must follow the counter-clockwise traffic pattern on the lake. The speed limit is 45 mph.

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Bald Eagle State Park
Upper Green's Run (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into the Upper Green's Run Day-Use Area.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Lower Green's Run (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into Lower Green's Run Day-Use Area.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Bald Eagle Launch (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 26 in Howard, turn north onto Mill Street.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Marina Launch (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into the main day-use area. Take the first right and stay on the right.
Hours of operation: 24/7 (only for marina patrons)
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats
Fuel available

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Winter/Summer (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into the main day-use area and proceed straight.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - sunset
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Hunter Run West (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into the main day-use area and take the first left.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - sunset
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Bald Eagle State Park)
Hunter Run East (State Park)
Located off Route 150, nine miles north of Exit 158 of 1-80, in Bald Eagle State Park. From Route 150, turn east into the main day-use area. Turn left on the second road and then left again at the "T" intersection.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - sunset
Unlimited horsepower
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Loading dock
Primary boating - unlimited-size boats

Little Pine State Park

Little Pine Creek
Little Pine Creek Access (Little Pine State Park)
Six miles east of Waterville on PA Route 44 in Little Pine State Park.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Electric motors only
Shore fishing
Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
Surfaced ramp
Primary boating - shallow-draft, lightweight fishing boats, canoes and inflatables

Pine Creek
Hamilton Bottom (PA Forestry)
From the Pine Creek exit of Route 220, take Route 44 to Route 414 for about a mile.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Electric motors only
Shore fishing
Parking - small lot (fewer than 10 spaces)
Beach-type or unpaved ramp
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

Pine Creek
Clark Access (PA Forestry)
On Route 414 between Slate Run and Cammal.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Electric motors only
Shore fishing
Parking - small lot (fewer than 10 spaces)
Beach-type or unpaved ramp
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

Pine Creek
Black Walnut Bottom (PA Forestry)
On Route 414 between Slate Run and Cammal.
Hours of operation: 24/7
Electric motors only
Shore fishing
Parking - small lot (fewer than 10 spaces)
Beach-type or unpaved ramp
Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carried boats

Clinton County Fairgrounds Winter Storage starting October 1, 2006. 
Public storage of boats, campers, cars, etc.
For more info call (570) 726-3633