{
    "name": "Beltzville Lake",
    "slug": "beltzville-lake",
    "url": "https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/beltzville-lake/",
    "counties": [
        "Carbon"
    ],
    "motor_class": "unlimited_listed",
    "verdict": "Unlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR)",
    "hp_max": null,
    "kw_max_ours": null,
    "kw_note": null,
    "pwc": "posted_only_if_unlimited",
    "pwc_label": "PWCs only where posted open without an hp limit — check posted signs",
    "electric_slow_no_wake": false,
    "state": "ok",
    "sources_differ": null,
    "cross_border": null,
    "acres": 946,
    "acres_source": "PFBC Lakes Point 202411, AreaAcres",
    "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
    "official_text_rechecked": "2026-11-01",
    "answer": "DCNR lists unlimited horsepower for Beltzville Lake, with a 45 mph speed limit. Personal watercraft only where the park posts the lake open without an hp limit — check posted signs. Sources: DCNR Beltzville State Park; 58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.",
    "facts": [
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#1",
            "kind": "ice_permitted",
            "summary": "Gas (internal-combustion) motors are allowed.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#2",
            "kind": "speed_limit",
            "summary": "Speed limit 45 mph.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": 45,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#3",
            "kind": "slow_no_wake_zone",
            "summary": "Slow, no-wake in Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek bays.",
            "conditions": {
                "zone": "Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(2)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(2)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed at Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#4",
            "kind": "ski_kite_parasail",
            "summary": "Waterskiing and other towed sports only in the designated ski zone, sunrise to sunset.",
            "conditions": {
                "time": "between sunrise and sunset",
                "zone": "the designated ski zone"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(3)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "Waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are prohibited except between sunrise and sunset in the designated ski zone.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#5",
            "kind": "other",
            "summary": "Boats in the ski zone must travel counter-clockwise.",
            "conditions": {
                "zone": "the designated ski zone"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(3)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "Boats in this zoned area shall operate in a counter-clockwise direction.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#6",
            "kind": "other",
            "summary": "Boats not towing must stay out of the ski zone while towed sports are under way.",
            "conditions": {
                "zone": "the designated ski zone"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(3)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "Boats not engaged in waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports shall remain outside the ski zone area while waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are in progress.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#7",
            "kind": "towing",
            "summary": "A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays.",
            "conditions": {
                "days": "weekends and holidays",
                "season_from": "Saturday preceding Memorial Day",
                "season_to": "Labor Day"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(3)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#8",
            "kind": "exhaust",
            "summary": "Boats with inboard engines that use over-the-transom or straight-stack exhausts may not be operated.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(4)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(4)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "It is unlawful to operate boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#9",
            "kind": "ski_kite_parasail",
            "summary": "Kiteskiing and parasailing are not allowed at any time.",
            "conditions": {
                "time": "at all times"
            },
            "locator": "§111.13(a)(5)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(5)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html",
            "quote": "Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited at all times.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#10",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "DCNR lists unlimited horsepower for this lake.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park",
            "citation": "DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat",
            "quote": "Beltzville State Park | unlimited | 949 acres",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#11",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "DCNR's park page: unlimited horsepower motors permitted.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "citation": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating",
            "quote": "Unlimited horsepower motors",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#12",
            "kind": "speed_limit",
            "summary": "DCNR: maximum boating speed 45 mph.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "citation": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating",
            "quote": "The lake has a maximum boating speed of 45 mph.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": 45,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#13",
            "kind": "slow_no_wake_zone",
            "summary": "DCNR: no-wake east of the Preachers Camp launch and in Pine Run Cove.",
            "conditions": {
                "zone": "east of Preachers Camp launch; Pine Run Cove"
            },
            "locator": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "citation": "DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating",
            "quote": "The lake east of Preachers Camp launch and Pine Run Cove is restricted to \"no wake\" speed.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "beltzville-lake#14",
            "kind": "pwc",
            "summary": "Personal watercraft only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats with no horsepower limit; check posted signs.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html",
            "quote": "(3) Operating personal watercraft unless the body of water is posted as being open to motorboats without a limit on horsepower.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        }
    ],
    "lake_specific_statewide_rules": [],
    "ramps": [],
    "access_data_as_of": "20260827",
    "agency_ramp_notes": [],
    "license": "Rule summaries CC BY 4.0; ramp data PFBC",
    "disclaimer": "Summaries, not legal advice. The official text and posted signs control."
}