

Motts Run Reservoir offers calm water reflections, mixed hardwood forest, a dam structure and shoreline trails — ideal for landscape and waterscape shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mirror reflections; late fall brings color and winter can yield stark compositions. Accessible by car with a small parking area off River Rd; trails are easy to moderate. No fee for day use; expect anglers and casual hikers on weekends.


Motts Run Reservoir offers calm water reflections, mixed hardwood forest, a dam structure and shoreline trails — ideal for landscape and waterscape shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mirror reflections; late fall brings color and winter can yield stark compositions. Accessible by car with a small parking area off River Rd; trails are easy to moderate. No fee for day use; expect anglers and casual hikers on weekends.