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Lake Oneida

Oakland, Pennsylvania — Butler County.

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146Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 126217758).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Oneida is in Pennsylvania

The red circle marks Lake Oneida.

Fast facts

About Lake Oneida

  • County: Butler
  • Town: Oakland
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 162 mi from Harrisburg and 35 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

  • Paddling. 3 public access sites, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Curly-leaf pondweed and Brittle waternymph recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • 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 Oneida shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Oneida - Hohn Road Parking Area (Cartop / walk-in)1Lake Oneida - Lake Road Parking Area (Cartop / walk-in)2Lake Oneida - Route 38 North (Cartop / walk-in)3½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Lake Oneida - Hohn Road Parking Area
    Cartop / walk-in · Oakland
  2. 2Lake Oneida - Lake Road Parking Area
    Cartop / walk-in · Oakland
  3. 3Lake Oneida - Route 38 North
    Cartop / walk-in · Oakland

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 126217758), 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 Oneida

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Oneida. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

3 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: 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 (40.9306, -79.8514). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Oneida. 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 Oneida

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

    3 public access sites listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lake Oneida - Hohn Road Parking AreaOaklandPA American WatersCarry-in (hand launch)—No feeBoating40.9360, -79.8457
    Lake Oneida - Lake Road Parking AreaOaklandPA American WatersCarry-in (hand launch)—No feeBoating40.9224, -79.8671
    Lake Oneida - Route 38 NorthOaklandPA American WatersCarry-in (hand launch)—No feeBoating40.9319, -79.8523

    PFBC fishing and boating access points

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

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Oneida

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Oneida

    How big is Lake Oneida?

    Lake Oneida covers about 146 acres in Oakland, Pennsylvania (Butler County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Oneida?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there are 3 public access sites for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Oneida?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Oneida?

    Lake Oneida touches Oakland in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

    Share a tip or fishing report

    Know Lake Oneida? Tell us about the launch, parking, where they're biting or anything a first-time visitor should know. Tips go privately to the LakeRipple editor; nothing is posted automatically. Helpful tips may be featured on this page (we'll use your first name only if you give one).

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