Octoraro Lake PA Information
Location: Kirkwood, Lancaster County PA
Size: 622 Acres
Depth: 25' at the deepest
Ramp and Parking: Decent parking lot. Nice ramp and dock area at Jim Nearys Bait and Tackle. $4 launch fee plus tax! Only open from April 1st through October 31st.
Motor Limits: Electric, and Paddle Only. NO GAS MOTORS
Comments: Drinking water reservoir. No swimming or gas motors for that reason. You must have a PFD + whistle per each individual (PA DEP was out in force checking) as well as the provided flag indicating you had paid the entry fee. Pit toilets (hold your breath!) at the landing. Boat rentals and payment can be made on site.
History: Various parts of the lake are off-limits to boats (the stretch before the dam) or to beaching (critical bird nesting habitat). I highly recommend paddling up into the shallow rivers as the wildlife is plentiful and the people are non-existent.
Need for Morning Quiet?: No
Directions: From US1 in Oxford, PA - go north on PA472 (W Lancaster Ave). Turn left onto Spruce Grover Rd. Parking/launch is 1 mile down on left
Club Record:
Size: 622 Acres
Depth: 25' at the deepest
Ramp and Parking: Decent parking lot. Nice ramp and dock area at Jim Nearys Bait and Tackle. $4 launch fee plus tax! Only open from April 1st through October 31st.
Motor Limits: Electric, and Paddle Only. NO GAS MOTORS
Comments: Drinking water reservoir. No swimming or gas motors for that reason. You must have a PFD + whistle per each individual (PA DEP was out in force checking) as well as the provided flag indicating you had paid the entry fee. Pit toilets (hold your breath!) at the landing. Boat rentals and payment can be made on site.
History: Various parts of the lake are off-limits to boats (the stretch before the dam) or to beaching (critical bird nesting habitat). I highly recommend paddling up into the shallow rivers as the wildlife is plentiful and the people are non-existent.
Need for Morning Quiet?: No
Directions: From US1 in Oxford, PA - go north on PA472 (W Lancaster Ave). Turn left onto Spruce Grover Rd. Parking/launch is 1 mile down on left
Club Record: