108 Boat Rental Road
Greentown, PA 18426

Business Hours
Mon-Sun 10 AM - 6 PM

Call or Text (570) 503-6444‪

Pet Friendly
Bring your pet

Safety First
Rescue Ready

Fishing Allowed
with Permit

Open Sunday September 13 / Cloudy to Sunny / Temperature 68° F - 76° F / NW Winds 5 - 7 MPH

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Must add 6% tax on all the prices, plus a 2.875% on all debit & credit card transactions.

Pets are allowed on all boats, but depends on size of the pet for the type of boat allowed

This is a wildlife preservation park so we do not have any boats that exceeds 5 MPH

motor-boat

Electric Motor Boat 3 MPH

Max Occupancy 2 – 4  / Max Weight 500 LB
Available also at Pickerel Point

 Fishing Allowed

  • 1 hour...............................................$45
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$55
  • 2 hours ............................................$65
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$75
  • 3 hours ............................................$85
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$95
  • 4 Hours ..........................................$105
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ................$115
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ........$140
  • 2 Days Rental ................................$215
  • 3 Days Rental ................................$265
  • One Week Rental ...........................$300
rowboat

Rowboat

Max Occupancy 2 – 4  / Max Weight 500 LB
Available also at Pickerel Point & Lower Lake

 Fishing Allowed

  • 1 hour...............................................$35
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$40
  • 2 hours ............................................$45
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$50
  • 3 hours ............................................$55
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$60
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$65
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$70
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ........$100
  • 2 Days Rental ................................$150
  • 3 Days Rental ................................$180
  • One Week Rental ...........................$210
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Canoe

Max Occupancy 3  / Max Weight 650 LB
Available also at Pickerel Point & Lower Lake

 Fishing Allowed

  • 1 hour...............................................$30
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$40
  • 2 hours ............................................$45
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$50
  • 3 hours ............................................$55
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$60
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$65
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$70
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ..........$95
  • 2 Days Rental ................................$145
  • 3 Days Rental ................................$175
  • One Week Rental ...........................$200
Please visit my AT THE BEACH - LAKE LIGHTBOX (Just click on the thumbnail):

Pedal Boat

Max Occupancy 2 – 4 / Max Weight 500 LB
Capacity 2 adults & 2 children under 2 feet

 Fishing Not Allowed
Chance of Getting Wet Feet

  • 1 hour...............................................$30
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$40
  • 2 hours ............................................$45
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$50
  • 3 hours ............................................$55
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$60
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$65
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$70
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ..........$95
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Single Kayak

Max Occupancy 1 / Max Weight 350 LB


Fishing Not Allowed
High Chance of Getting Wet

  • 1 hour...............................................$20
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$25
  • 2 hours ............................................$30
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$35
  • 3 hours ............................................$40
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$45
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$50
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$55
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ..........$75
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Tandem Kayak

Max Occupancy 2 / Max Weight 650 LB


Fishing Not Allowed
High Chance of Getting Wet

  • 1 hour...............................................$30
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$40
  • 2 hours ............................................$45
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$50
  • 3 hours ............................................$55
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$60
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$65
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$70
  • Overnight Rental (24 Hours) ..........$95
  • 2 Days Rental ................................$145
  • 3 Days Rental ................................$175
  • One Week Rental ...........................$200
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Paddle Board

Max Occupancy 1 / Max Weight 300 LB

Fishing Not Allowed
100% Chance of Getting Wet

  • 1 hour...............................................$20
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$25
  • 2 hours ............................................$30
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$35
  • 3 hours ............................................$40
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$45
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$50
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$55
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Fishing Kayak

Max Occupancy 1 / Max Weight 300 LB

Fishing Allowed
High Chance of Getting Wet

  • 1 hour...............................................$20
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$25
  • 2 hours ............................................$30
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$35
  • 3 hours ............................................$40
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$45
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$50
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$55
pedal board kayak

Paddle Board Kayak

Max Occupancy 1 / Max Weight 300 LB

Fishing Not Allowed
High Chance of Getting Wet

  • 1 hour...............................................$20
  • 1 hour & 1/2 ....................................$25
  • 2 hours ............................................$30
  • 2 hours & 1/2 ..................................$35
  • 3 hours ............................................$40
  • 3 hours & 1/2 ..................................$45
  • 4 Hours ...........................................$50
  • Day Rental (Until 6 PM) ..................$55

* Understanding the boat’s max capacity law in PA or the USA. The law considers each person to weigh 150 lbs, even if that is not so unless you weigh more, hence the max capacity on a boat that allows 680 lbs (AKA Rowboat or a Motor Boat) can only support 4 people. This law was made because most people are not good at guessing a person’s weight, so the law set the minimum weight of a person at 150 lbs, the average weight of an adult at the time the law was instituted. Even though most people can clearly see that a child weighs much less than 150 lbs, it is still a Federal Law that DCNR regulates, so a felony charge and or a fine can be incurred to a person or a business if this rule is not followed.

*All overnight rentals of boats are non-transferable. If you give your slip to someone who did not sign our agreement forms, we will not issue them a boat, because if we did, it would breach our contractual agreement with the state for having everyone properly insured before they set out on the water, and also because we can not inform them of any weather dangers by texting or calling ahead of time.

Seasons and Open Hours

In September we will open two weekends after Labor Day

  • January ......................................Closed
  • February .....................................Closed
  • March .........................................Closed
  • April ............................................Closed
  • May ...................Open from 8AM - 6PM
  • June ..................Open from 8AM - 7PM
  • July ...................Open from 8AM - 7PM
  • August ..............Open from 8AM - 7PM
  • September .......Open from 8AM - 6PM
  • October ......................................Closed
  • November ..................................Closed
  • December ..................................Closed

One of the biggest Issues I have with people who rent boats from us is that people do not understand that this park is a designated wildlife preservation site, and no gas-propelled boats are allowed as well no motored boats can exceed the speed of 5 MPH and that no trolling motors made as of now exceeds the speed of 3 – 4 MPH. Yes, it’s a slow boat, but our lake is not that big, roughly 7 miles in circumference and about 5.2 miles from one end to the other end, and you will require a boating licence once the motor boat exceeds 5 MPH. If you start out as a rude person verbally abusing one of our staff or even me, we will not service you. It is our right to refuse service to those who believe that they are better than the people who serve them.

Frequently Asked Question

What do we need to rent a boat?

A government-issued photo ID, you must be 13 or older, and a form of payment. We accept cash or most forms of digital payments.

Do I need a boating license to operate your motorboats?

No, in Pennsylvania, you only need a boating license if the boat creates a wake or moves faster than 5 MPH, and our trolling motor only moves 3 to 4 MPH.

Do we need a reservation?

It’s whoever comes here first and is the first to fill out the form who will be the first to be served. We do not take reservations for boat rentals.

Where should we park?

Follow the signs by Route 390 in the park for Boat Rental (108 Boat Rental RD, Greentown, PA 18426); we have two large parking lots right next to the boat rental. Parking is free.

Are you closed when the weather is predicted to be bad?

No, not unless it’s a very windy day; a windy day is more dangerous than a stormy day. On predicted rainy days, we are open till it actually rains for more than an hour, and we may just wait it out or just close, depending on the weather. Also, if the weather report says 80% up on multiple prime hours, then we will close.

Do you close early when the weather is bad?

No, not unless the weather is very bad (wind speed 15 mph and up) or it rains for more than an hour.

On predicted bad weather days.

We will only rent on a per-hour basis; we will not rent boats for 2 hours or more when a storm is near, or a storm is predicted for that day. We care more for your safety than profit.

I’m bringing a huge group. What do you recommend we do?

We have many boats to accommodate most large groups on weekdays, but call ahead to make sure. Having a headcount and a spokesperson is always helpful before calling. Please be aware that while we have a large number of boats, weekends and holidays are very busy; demand can be high, and you may have to wait to be served. There may be a 35% extra charge if the group does not get an okay an show up with a large group.

What is the minimum age required to rent a boat?

Age 12 for non-motorized boats, with a valid government-issued ID. Age 16 and up for our electric motorboats. We will not allow children under 12 on the water without someone aged 16 and up joining them within 25′ away.

What is the minimum age for children boarding your boats? Are infants permitted on the boats?

All ages are allowed on our boats. We reserve the right to determine whether a child may board a boat based on safety concerns.

Do we need life jackets?

Life jackets are provided at no charge. If you would like to bring your own life jackets, that is acceptable, provided they are Coast Guard-approved. When using paddle boards, you must wear your life jacket at all times under Promised Land Boat Rental’s guidelines for these boats; children 12 and under must wear a life preserver at all times, set by federal law, while adults need only have a preserver on board. Again, life jackets are included in your rental at no charge.

Do babies/infants count towards a boat’s max occupancy?

An infant or a child will be counted towards max occupancy, and 4 is the maximum number of occupants on either a rowboat or a motorboat.

Are dogs allowed on your boats?

Dogs are welcome aboard our boats, but large dogs are only allowed on our rowboats or electric motorboats. Be warned that we will only rescue people on the boat first if including the dog exceeds the max weight limit of 600 lb.

Can we swim from your boats?

Swimming is not permitted anywhere other than the two swimming areas at either the upper lake main beach or pickerel point beach, but not from our boats or other parts of the lake.

Can we fish from your boats?

Yes, however, please be aware that you must follow all PA fishing regulations, including licensing. See the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website for more information. We do not sell fishing licenses on-site, but you can acquire one at any sporting goods store or online at huntfish.pa.gov.

Can we launch our own boat from your site?

No, please launch your own boat from one of the park’s 5 convenient boat launches for large boats and 7 boat launches for kayaks and canoes, not constructed out of metal (all metal-constructed watercraft are considered large boats). You can acquire a map from the park office that shows you all the launch sites.

Are lockers available for use?

Sorry, but no.

Is alcohol permitted on your boats?

No, and drinking an alcoholic beverage is illegal inside all State Parks.

How will we know when our rental is over?

We will give you a yellow slip with the return time when you begin your rental, but it is your responsibility to have a way to keep track of the time while on the water. Please bring your yellow slips back at the end, so we know that you have safely come back, and so we do not have to send out a rescue party.

How does overnight rental work?

If you’ve rented a motorboat overnight, we will give you a key, rope, lock, oars, and a life jacket, as well as a battery and a motor. All other boats rented overnight only get an oar or a paddle, a key, a lock, and a life jacket. You hold on to the items until you are done with your rental. You also leave a deposit of $50, and this will be returned to you when you return all the equipment. Note for the overnight motorboat rentals, you can get a new battery when the batteries are depleted anytime, just by asking at the boat rental. They may ask you to show your yellow receipt as proof of rental.

When do you close for the season?

We are technically closed 2 weekends after Labor Day (we are only open on the weekends after Labor Day). We may be open on a weekday, but please call or text ahead before (570) 503-6414 coming up after Labor Day on a weekday. From May 1st to May 15th and from Sept 6th to Sept 30th, please text or call ahead on weekdays to see if we’re open, and you can make an appointment on those days to rent via the Contact Us page, text, or phone.