Tioga and Hammond Lakes, along with Cowanesque Lake, provide wonderful opportunities for boating whether you're in a pleasure boat, canoe, sailboat, or bass boat. Together they offer 2,268 acres of water with 32 miles of shoreline. 

There are no limits on boat size or horsepower, but we ask that you observe the quiet "Slow, No Wake" areas for those fishing, enjoying wildlife, or spotting a fishing Osprey. Five boat launching ramps are available for your use.

Camper boat launching and camper mooring facilities are available at the Ives Run Recreation Area for registered campers.

Most important, when visiting our lake:

• Obey posted rules, regulations and lake bouys
• Look before you dive- it may be unsafe
• Wear your PFD (life jacket)
• Inspect your boat's safety equipment before boating to include required lighting when boating at night
• Don't drive your boat after drinking. Alcohol and boating do not mix!

As always, park rangers are available to assist you in making your visit enjoyable and safe.

You must have one U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable personal flotation device (PFD) on board for each person on your vessel and they must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition. 

Wearable Life Jacket Wear Requirements:

• Children 12 years old and younger must wear an approved PFD at all times when underway on boats less than 20 feet and on all canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. 
• From November 1 through April 30, anyone on a vessel less than 16 feet in length (including canoes and kayaks), underway or at anchor, must wear a USCG-approved PFD. 
• Personal watercraft (PWC) operators and passengers, and anyone being towed (skiing, tubing, wakeboarding), must wear a life jacket at all times. 

Throwable PFDs:
Boats 16 feet in length and over must also carry a USCG-approved throwable device (Type IV) that is immediately available to the operator. Canoes and kayaks are not required to carry a throwable device, but it’s strongly recommended for added safety. 

• Check weather conditions before launching—storms can form rapidly.
• Maintain a safe speed and keep a lookout for swimmers, paddlers, and anglers.
• Never operate a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Carry required safety equipment, including life jackets, sound-producing devices, and lights when applicable