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    Electric motors only; slow, no-wake speed

    There are two boat launches and many mooring spaces on 42-acre Cowans Gap Lake.

    Gas-powered engines are prohibited.

    Boat Registration

    Motorboats must display a current boat registration. Non-powered boats must display one of the following:

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

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.

    Boat Rental

    A boating concession in the day-use area is open daily during the summer and rents:

    • Rowboats
    • Kayaks
    • Paddle boats
    • Paddle boards