Francis E. Walter Dam
2488 F.E. Walter Dam Road
White Haven, PA 18661
Phone: (215) 377-0438
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See the Francis E. Walter Dam website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Scranton, south on PA Turnpike northeast Extension to Exit 35, east on PA 940.
Lake History
Factoid: Francis E. Walter Dam An 1,800-acre project, having a small 80 acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), although there is a 10 hp limit. Swimming is not permitted. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent PA Game Commission lands. Whitewater rafting is also available downstream. Information on whitewater releases can be obtained by accessing the Philadelphia District Web site and checking under Francis E. Walter Dam.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COVID-19 Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information. Updated: 3/28/23
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
1 Recreation areas at Francis E. Walter Dam
F.E. Walter Reservoir and Adjacent Lands
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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