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.
- Motors
- Unlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR)
- Max horsepower
- Unlimited (as listed by DCNR)
- Electric boats
- No lake-specific electric rule listed
- PWCs
- PWCs only where posted open without an hp limit — check posted signs
- Speed limits
- 45 mph
- 45 mph
- Towing / skiing
- Waterskiing and other towed sports only in the designated ski zone, sunrise to sunset.
- A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays.
- Paperwork
- Motorboats (gas or electric): registration required. PFBC: Register/Title a Boat A boat registered in its home state is fine while visiting. 58 Pa. Code §93.11(c)
- Boating Safety Education Certificate: required for PWCs, and for motors over 25 hp if born on or after Jan. 1, 1982. PFBC: Apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate
- Unpowered boats: registration, a PFBC launch permit or a DCNR launch permit. PFBC: Launch Permit vs. Unpowered Boat Registration
- Ramps
- No PFBC-verified ramp listed — see agency notes
- Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026
Summary of DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park. The official text and posted signs control.
All rules for Beltzville Lake
Gas (internal-combustion) motors are allowed.
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The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
Speed limit 45 mph.
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The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph.
Slow, no-wake in Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek bays.
Where: Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays
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Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed at Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays.
Waterskiing and other towed sports only in the designated ski zone, sunrise to sunset.
When: between sunrise and sunset
Where: the designated ski zone
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Waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are prohibited except between sunrise and sunset in the designated ski zone.
Boats in the ski zone must travel counter-clockwise.
Where: the designated ski zone
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Boats in this zoned area shall operate in a counter-clockwise direction.
Boats not towing must stay out of the ski zone while towed sports are under way.
Where: the designated ski zone
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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.
A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays.
When: weekends and holidays
Season: Saturday preceding Memorial Day to Labor Day
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A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Boats with inboard engines that use over-the-transom or straight-stack exhausts may not be operated.
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It is unlawful to operate boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts.
Kiteskiing and parasailing are not allowed at any time.
When: at all times
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Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited at all times.
DCNR lists unlimited horsepower for this lake.
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Beltzville State Park | unlimited | 949 acres
DCNR's park page: unlimited horsepower motors permitted.
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Unlimited horsepower motors
DCNR: maximum boating speed 45 mph.
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The lake has a maximum boating speed of 45 mph.
DCNR: no-wake east of the Preachers Camp launch and in Pine Run Cove.
Where: east of Preachers Camp launch; Pine Run Cove
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The lake east of Preachers Camp launch and Pine Run Cove is restricted to "no wake" speed.
Statewide rules that apply here
Personal watercraft only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats with no horsepower limit; check posted signs.
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(3) Operating personal watercraft unless the body of water is posted as being open to motorboats without a limit on horsepower.
Ramps
PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp on this lake.
PFBC access data as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Before you go
Conditions change. Water levels, drawdowns, closures and algae advisories are posted by the agencies, not by us. Check before you leave:
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Questions
Can I use a gas motor on Beltzville Lake?
Yes. DCNR lists unlimited horsepower. Source: DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park.
What is the horsepower limit on Beltzville Lake?
DCNR lists unlimited horsepower. Source: DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park.
Are personal watercraft (PWCs, often called jet skis) allowed on Beltzville Lake?
PWCs only where posted open without an hp limit — check posted signs. Source: 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3).
Is there a speed limit on Beltzville Lake?
45 mph. 45 mph. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.13(a)(1).
Do I need a permit to launch on Beltzville Lake?
Launching needs a DCNR launch or mooring permit, or a PFBC registration or use permit. Source: 17 Pa. Code §11.219(i)(3).
Where can I launch on Beltzville Lake?
PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp here.
Nearby lakes with the same motor rule
- Blue Marsh Lake39.8 mi, straight-line
- Harveys Lake41.6 mi, straight-line
- Lake Wallenpaupack42.6 mi, straight-line
- Fairview Lake43.3 mi, straight-line
- Lake Winola46.6 mi, straight-line
Sources & verification
- § 111.13. Carbon County. — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026).
- Where to Boat — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026
- Boating at Beltzville State Park — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026
- § 11.219. Boating. — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026).
How to cite: PA Lake Rules Atlas, lakepennsylvania.org, Beltzville Lake boating rules, verified Oct. 4, 2026.
https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/beltzville-lake/
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026