Boating at Moraine State Park
Up to 20 hp motors permitted
This activity or structure is ADA accessible.
The 3,225-acre Lake Arthur has nine public boat launches.
Sailing conditions are ideal, and races, regattas, and sailing instruction classes are held throughout the summer.
Boating is prohibited in the Game Propagation area and near the dam.
Windsurfing
Barber Point, near Lakeview Beach, is popular for windsurfing due to stronger winds and sparse boat traffic.
A state park launching permit is required for wind surfboards. All boating regulations apply to wind surfboards.
Boat Registration
Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state.
Non-powered boats must display one of the following:
Boat registration from any state
Launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania state parks -- available at most state park offices
Launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.
Moraine State Park Marinas
Davis Hollow Marina
This activity or structure is ADA accessible.
The marina has motorboat fuel, a sanitary dumping station for boats, and seasonal mooring for almost 700 vessels. Slips are designated for:
A limited number of first-come, first-served transient spaces are available for short-term stays. Outdoor winter storage for boats is also available in the park. Contact the marina office in advance to make sure space is available.
Watts Bay Marina
This area provides dry mooring for sailboats and catamarans only. The marina can accommodate:
An additional 20 numbered parking spaces are available near or adjacent to the boat launch.
Maps
Davis Hollow Marina Map (PDF)
Watts Bay Sailboat Dry Mooring Area Map (PDF)
Lake Arthur Depth Color Map Layered (PDF)
Lake Arthur Depth Color Map (PDF)
Boat Rental Concession
Crescent Bay Boat Rental
Crescent Bay Boat Rentals offer the following for rent:
Pontoon boats
Motorboats
Kayaks
Canoes
Rowboats
Motorboat fuel, ice, and fishing bait are also available for purchase.
Sailing Clubs
Lake Arthur Sailing Club
The Lake Arthur Sailing Club is a non-profit organization that promotes recreational sailing on Lake Arthur.
Moraine Sailing Club
The Moraine Sailing Club is a non-profit organization that also promotes recreational sailing on Lake Arthur.
Iceboating
Iceboating is permitted on the natural ice of Lake Arthur. Ice thickness is not monitored.
Be Safe on the Ice
- Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group. Ice should be six inches thick for iceboating.
- Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
- Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
- Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
- Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
- Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
- Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
- Wear a PFD (life jacket).
- Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.