Access Site
PA
Kahle Lake -Clarion Access
City: Emlenton, PA
County: Clarion County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.23199060, -79.64662378
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Allegheny River at Parker, PA
5.8 mi away
Clarion River near Piney, PA
6.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Kahle Lake in Emlenton offers a convenient public boat launch for paddlers and boaters exploring this 244-acre lake in scenic Clarion County. Two paved launch ramps are available with good facilities—gravel parking accommodates roughly a dozen trucks with trailers plus additional car parking. The stonework and maintenance make this an accessible entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized craft.
**Important boating restrictions apply:** Kahle Lake is limited to electric motor-powered boats and unpowered vessels (kayaks, canoes, and similar craft are welcome). The lake is popular with anglers and connects to Mill Creek in the Allegheny Plateau region. Beyond the water, the area offers miles of scenic trails along the south shore of the Clarion River on nearby Pennsylvania State Game Land 74, making this a good base for exploring both paddling and hiking opportunities in the Oil Region.
**Important boating restrictions apply:** Kahle Lake is limited to electric motor-powered boats and unpowered vessels (kayaks, canoes, and similar craft are welcome). The lake is popular with anglers and connects to Mill Creek in the Allegheny Plateau region. Beyond the water, the area offers miles of scenic trails along the south shore of the Clarion River on nearby Pennsylvania State Game Land 74, making this a good base for exploring both paddling and hiking opportunities in the Oil Region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Oil Region National Heritage Area
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Amenities
parking