Launch Permits

Do I need a permit for my kayak or canoe?

All kayaks and canoes launched in Pennsylvania state parks and forests must display one of the following:

Boat registration from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania state parks — available at most state park offices
Paddlers must abide by both the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s boating regulations and the regulations of the state park or forest district in which you are boating.