Pinchot Lake, PA

AKA: Pinchot Reservoir

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Pinchot Lake, PA

About Pinchot Lake

The serene setting of Pinchot Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Situated half way between York and Harrisburg, Pinchot Lake is a 340-acre lake with a mixed bag of fish species. The lake is open to sail boats and pleasure boats, as well as family boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoons and others. Three boat ramps serve the boating public.

Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: THREE
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Boat Mooring No. 1
Located just west of the Rosstown Road bridge, in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with docks and limited parking.

Boat Ramp
Located in the Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with a dock and limited, gravel parking.

Gifford Pinchot Boat Mooring No. 3
Located on the northeast sector of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with docks and limited parking.

Public Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground - 717 292-4112

Quaker Race Campground - 717 432-1181

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass and muskie at Pinchot Lake in Pennsylvania.