---
title: "Doubling Gap Lake boating rules"
url: https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/doubling-gap-lake/
verified: 2026-10-04
checked: 2026-11-01
verdict: "No motors"
---

# Doubling Gap Lake boating rules

No motors of any kind, gas or electric, may be used on Doubling Gap Lake. Paddle and sail boats need a registration or a launch permit. Source: DCNR Colonel Denning State Park. Verified Oct. 4, 2026.

## Rules

- DCNR lists this lake for non-powered boats only. — [DCNR Where to Boat table: Colonel Denning State Park](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat) — verified 2026-10-04
- DCNR's park page: non-powered boats only. — [DCNR Colonel Denning State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/colonel-denning-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- No boating from the opening day of trout season to the Friday before Memorial Day. (opening day of trout season to Friday before Memorial Day) — [DCNR Colonel Denning State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/colonel-denning-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- Carry-in launch only, at the designated area at the west end of the beach. — [DCNR Colonel Denning State Park boating page](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/colonel-denning-state-park/boating) — verified 2026-10-04
- Personal watercraft are not allowed: this state park lake is not listed as open to motorboats without a horsepower limit. — [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

- [Where to Boat](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat)
- [Boating at Colonel Denning State Park](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/colonel-denning-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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