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The ultimate adventure guide
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
Prompton Lake has a boat launch.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
A small picnic area is located by the boat launch.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
Bring your own non-powered boats or motorboats with up to 10hp motors.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
A view of Prompton Lake and surrounding forest.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
Paddlers can get close to a large area of beautiful waterlilies.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
The waterlilies are primarily at the opposite end of the lake from the dam.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
A kayaker pauses to enjoy the natural beauty.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
Non-powered boats can paddle through shallow water to where the river meets the lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
There are several convenient locations along the shoreline to land.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
A variety of birds and waterfowl can be seen in the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
06/24/2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed this dam in 1960 creating Prompton Lake.