Francis E Walter Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Beltzville Dam Rd 4
Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (215) 377-0438
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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/
See the lake 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.
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.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
Recreation areas 1 - 1 of 1 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
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
T | Pull Through Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
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Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
M | Miscellaneous Trails |
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