Boating at Parker Dam State Park
Electric motors only; slow, no-wake speed
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:
- Pedal boats
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Rowboats
- Stand-up paddleboards
The boat concession is normally open noon to 6:00 P.M. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather depending.
For more boat rental information, contact the concessionaire directly at 814-765-2409.
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.