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Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Scranton or Allentown, take PA Turnpike northeast Extension to Exit 95, then east on PA 940. Turn left on Walter Dam Rd.

Factoid: The 1800-acre Francis E. Walter Dam project provides picnicking, boating (10 hp limit), hiking, fishing, hunting, and disc golf opportunities for visitors. Traveling across the dam offers spectacular views of the lake and downstream Lehigh gorge. Wildlife viewing opportunities are also abundant. The 600-acre summer recreation pool supports whitewater releases for the downstream Lehigh River. The lake can be accessed from a boat launch and 2 kayak launches. Swimming is not permitted. Additional hunting and recreation opportunities can be found on adjacent state game lands and at Lehigh Gorge State Park.

NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
F.E. Walter Reservoir and Adjacent Lands								A G GS			M
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected