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Lake Latonka

Coolspring · Jackson, Pennsylvania — Mercer County.

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255Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 130029186).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Latonka is in Pennsylvania

The red circle marks Lake Latonka.

Fast facts

About Lake Latonka

  • County: Mercer
  • Shore towns: Coolspring, Jackson
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 186 mi from Harrisburg and 59 mi from Pittsburgh, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Pennsylvania

Official PFBC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 12 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Latonka shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Latonka (Boat launch)11 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Lake Latonka
    Boat launch · Coolspring

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 130029186), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: PFBC fishing and boating access points. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Latonka

We found 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Latonka. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

6 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Pennsylvania

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.2831, -80.1826). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Latonka. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Latonka

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lake LatonkaCoolspringPrivateBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.2701, -80.1879

    PFBC fishing and boating access points

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Latonka

    How big is Lake Latonka?

    Lake Latonka covers about 255 acres in Coolspring and Jackson, Pennsylvania (Mercer County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Latonka?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Lake Latonka. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Latonka?

    Yes. We list 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Latonka?

    Lake Latonka touches Coolspring and Jackson in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

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