Lake Wallenpaupack
Pennsylvania's third-largest lake, with about 84 kilometers of shoreline. In summer you can go boating, paddling or swimming, and small towns, restaurants and vacation homes line its banks.
Lake Wallenpaupack is an artificial lake formed by a dam built in 1926. It is about 21 kilometers long and is the summer resort center of northern Poconos. In summer, on the Hawley side, you can rent motorboats or kayaks, or take a sightseeing cruise. The lakeshore has public beaches, campgrounds and viewpoints, and the visitor center near the dam explains the history of hydroelectric power. In autumn, red leaves along the shore reflect on the water, making it ideal for a road trip. It is about 50 kilometers from Mount Pocono. Weekend cruises and boat rentals require reservations.
Opening hours
All day (boat cruises May–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
- Promised Land State Park
- Dorflinger Glass Museum
- Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct & Zane Grey Museum
- Mount Airy Casino Resort
- Kalahari Resorts Poconos
- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos
- George W. Childs Park