Access #5 - May not be usable

Tamarack Lake Access #5 provides convenient boat launch facilities on Tamarack Lake, a 562-acre reservoir located 3 miles southeast of Meadville in Crawford County. This access point is one of seven launch ramps available around the lake, each with associated parking. The lake is owned and maintained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating.

**Paddler Requirements & Details:** All unpowered boats (kayaks, canoes, and similar craft) must be registered or display a current launch permit. Note that innertubes and swim aids are not permitted on the lake. The ramp offers smooth water access suitable for recreational paddling and fishing. Nearby camping is available at Woodcock Creek Lake Park & Campground, which offers primitive camping sites ($18/night) with basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings.

For specific information about current conditions, parking availability, or launch permit requirements, contact the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission or call Woodcock Lake Park at 814-763-4422.

Overview
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. Four reservable picnic shelters at a rental fee of $35 per day are located within Woodcock Lake Park, formally known as the Colonel Crawford Campgrounds. Picnic shelters are also available as a first-come-first...

Overview
Woodcock Creek Lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Woodcock Creek Lake provides visitors with the chance to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational opportunities. Four reservable picnic shelters at a rental fee of $35 per day are located within Woodcock Lake Park, formally known as the Colonel Crawford Campgrounds. Picnic shelters are also available as a first-come-first serve with no fees attached. 
Recreation
Woodcock Creek Lake offers walking/hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, birding, walking across the 1-mile long dam, 18-hole disc golf course, concrete corn hole boards, picnic shelter and tables/grills, a playground in the Outflow Recreation Area, and fishing both in the lake (20hp limit) and downstream of the dam. Other recreational activities are managed by our partners. Crawford County Conservation District manages Stainbrook Park below the dam offering picnic shelters, a restroom, walking paths, and a visitor center with interpretive opportunities. The Pennsylvania Game Commission manages several hundred acres of wildlife habitat at the eastern end of the park for additional outdoor recreation such as hunting, trapping, and fishing. 
Facilities
Each picnic shelter will accommodate up to 40 people. Large, paved parking lots are located near each of the four shelters. 
Natural Features
Woodcock Creek Lake is located in NW Pennsylvania offering rolling hills, beautiful woodlands and a beautiful lake.

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (814) 763-4422.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby communities include Sagertown, Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Conneaut Lake, Edinboro and Erie. We are just minutes from I-79 and easy to get to.

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