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    Boating at Parker Dam State Park

    electric motors only

    The 20-acre Parker Lake has courtesy mooring spaces for overnight guests.

    Boat Rental

    From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a seasonal boat concession rents:

    • Paddleboats
    • Canoes
    • Kayaks
    • Rowboats

    Boat Registration

    Motorboats must display a current boat registration.

    Non-powered boats must display one of the following:

    • Boat registration
    • Launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania state parks -- available at most state park offices
    • Launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.