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Motts Run Reservoir Access

Motts Run Reservoir Access provides a boat ramp and rental concession for accessing the 160-acre reservoir, with amenities including parking, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills.

Electric motors only are permitted on the water, and the facility operates Thursday-Monday, 7am-7pm (April-October), with fees required for boat launching and fishing.

Jon boats, kayaks, and canoes are available for rent, and over 17 miles of hiking and biking trails surround the scenic, undeveloped shoreline.


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