{
    "name": "Egypt Meadow Lake",
    "slug": "egypt-meadow-lake",
    "url": "https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/egypt-meadow-lake/",
    "counties": [
        "Pike"
    ],
    "motor_class": "no_motors",
    "verdict": "No motors",
    "hp_max": null,
    "kw_max_ours": null,
    "kw_note": null,
    "pwc": "prohibited",
    "pwc_label": "PWCs not allowed",
    "electric_slow_no_wake": false,
    "state": "ok",
    "sources_differ": null,
    "cross_border": null,
    "acres": 60,
    "acres_source": "PFBC Lakes Point 202411, AreaAcres",
    "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
    "official_text_rechecked": "2026-11-01",
    "answer": "No motors of any kind, gas or electric, may be used on Egypt Meadow Lake. Paddle and sail boats need a registration or a launch permit. Sources: DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest; 17 Pa. Code §21.109(c). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.",
    "facts": [
        {
            "id": "egypt-meadow-lake#1",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "On state forest waters, only electric motors may be used to propel a boat.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §21.109(c)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §21.109(c)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter21/s21.109.html",
            "quote": "(c) Prohibition. The use of a motor type other than electric motor for propulsion of motorized watercraft is prohibited.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "egypt-meadow-lake#2",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "DCNR: Delaware State Forest allows electric motors except in listed natural areas, including this lake. With no other motor type allowed, this means no motors.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest",
            "citation": "DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating",
            "quote": "There are thirteen lakes and ponds within the Delaware State Forest. Boat launches are located at: White Deer Lake Peck's Pond (two launches, also used by ice boats) Little Mud Pond Lake Minisink Electric motors are permitted on all water in Delaware State Forest except in the following natural areas: Bruce Lake Egypt Meadows Lake Pine Lake Little Mud Pond Natural Area Pond",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "egypt-meadow-lake#3",
            "kind": "pwc",
            "summary": "A personal watercraft is defined by its internal-combustion engine, so PWCs can't be used where those engines are banned.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter109/s109.3.html",
            "quote": "(1) Uses an internal combustion motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion.",
            "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."
}