---
title: "Beltzville Lake boating rules"
url: https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/beltzville-lake/
verified: 2026-10-04
checked: 2026-11-01
verdict: "Unlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR)"
---

# Beltzville Lake boating rules

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.

## Rules

- Gas (internal-combustion) motors are allowed. — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Speed limit 45 mph. — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Slow, no-wake in Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek bays. (Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(2)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Waterskiing and other towed sports only in the designated ski zone, sunrise to sunset. (between sunrise and sunset; the designated ski zone) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Boats in the ski zone must travel counter-clockwise. (the designated ski zone) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Boats not towing must stay out of the ski zone while towed sports are under way. (the designated ski zone) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays. (weekends and holidays; Saturday preceding Memorial Day to Labor Day) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(3)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Boats with inboard engines that use over-the-transom or straight-stack exhausts may not be operated. — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(4)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Kiteskiing and parasailing are not allowed at any time. (at all times) — [58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(5)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- DCNR lists unlimited horsepower for this lake. — [DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat) — verified 2026-10-04
- DCNR's park page: unlimited horsepower motors permitted. — [DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- DCNR: maximum boating speed 45 mph. — [DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- DCNR: no-wake east of the Preachers Camp launch and in Pine Run Cove. (east of Preachers Camp launch; Pine Run Cove) — [DCNR Beltzville State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- Personal watercraft only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats with no horsepower limit; check posted signs. — [17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html) — verified 2026-10-04

## Ramps

PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp on this lake.

## Sources

- [§ 111.13. Carbon County.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.13.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))
- [Where to Boat](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat)
- [Boating at Beltzville State Park](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/beltzville-state-park/boating)
- [§ 11.219. Boating.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))

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