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Archbald Pothole State Park
This is a 150-acre park with a 38 feet deep pothole. It has hiking trails and limited hunting. It is just 9 miles north of Scranton off Interstate 81.
Lackawanna County
(570) 945-3239
Big Pocono State Park
Found on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain just off route 80. This 1,306-acre park offers amazing views of three states, PA. NJ. & NY. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and skiing.
Tannersville, Monroe County
(570) 894-8336
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Spanning across three counties along the Delaware River these parks offer challenging trials and canoeing and rafting on the river.
Dingman's Ferry, Pike County
(570) 828-7802
Monroe County
(570) 588-2451
www.nps.gov/dewa/
Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River, Wayne County
(570) 685-4871
www.nps.gov/dewa/
Gouldsboro State Park
Located in Monroe and Wayne counties in the park contains 2,800 acres of land, including the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. Come boat, swim, fish or enjoy one of its many trails.
E-mail:tobyhannasp@state.pa.us
Gouldsboro, Wayne/Monroe County
(570) 894-8336
Gouldsboro State Park
Located in Monroe and Wayne counties in the park contains 2,800 acres of land, including the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. Come boat, swim, fish or enjoy one of its many trails.
E-mail:tobyhannasp@state.pa.us
Gouldsboro, Wayne/Monroe County
(570) 894-8336
Lackawanna State Park
This 1,411-acre park is located just 10 miles north of Scranton, PA. It has a 198-acre lake for boating, swimming, fishing, camping or picnicking. There are miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Winter sports include ice fishing, skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
E-mail:lackawannasp@state.pa.us
Dalton, Lackawanna County
(570) 945-3239
Palmyra Township Public Beach
Lake Wallenpaupack
Route 6, directly opposite Sandy Beach Motel.
Call 570-226-9290 for more information.
Open to the Public
Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, 7 Days (Weather Permitting) from 9 am until 6 pm, daily.
General Admission
Adults $3 / Children under 10 - $1
Seniors, 65+ & Infants Complimentary
Swimming lessons available through the Wallenpaupack Area School District
*Lifeguards on duty
*Snack Bar
*Picnic Area with BBQ's
Promise Land State Park
This park is the Pocono Plateau, at 1,800 feet above sea level, 3,000 acres large and surrounded by 12,464 acres of Pennsylvania State Forest. With two lakes, streams and miles of marked trails every outdoor activity can be had here year round; hiking, biking, camping, cabins, picnic, pavilions, beach, swimming, boating with an on site rental shop, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, x-skiing, ice fishing and skating...
E-mail:promisedlandsp@state.pa.us
Greentown, Pike County
(570) 676-3428
Prompton State Park
E-mail:promisedlandsp@state.pa.us
Prompton, Wayne County
(570) 945-3239
Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions
Old-fashioned diesel engine train rides 20 min. drive.
Call for directions:570-253-1960
Main Street, Honesdale Pa.
Tobyhanna State Park
Spanning two counties this 5,440-acre park has 170-acre lake complete with beach for swimming, fishing or boating. Come picnic or camp and enjoy one of its many trails in for both summer and winter activities.
E-mail:tobyhannasp@state.pa.us
Monroe & Pike Counties, Pennsylvania
(570) 894-8336
Wallenpaupack Lake Region
This 5,700-acre lake has 52 miles of shoreline between Wayne & Pike Counties. It a recreational paradise offering boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, and picnicking during warm weather and ice fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing during the winter. There are many places to shop, stay and eat around Lake Wallenpaupack. The lake has two natural areas to hike, explore nature and picnic.
Shuman Point Natural Area
(570) 226-3702
Ledgedale Natural Area
(570) 226-3702
PP&L Wallenpaupck Environmental Learning Center
Museum, displays, educational programs
P.O. Box 122, Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 226-3702
Wayne County
www.pplprojectearth.com
Bicycling:
PA. Department of Transportation
www.dot.state.pa.us
(717) 787-6748
Fishing & Boating:
PA. Fish & Boat Commission
www.fish.state.pa.us
(717) 657-4518
Wildlife & Hunting:
PA. Game Commission
www.pgc.state.pa.us
(717) 398-4744
Snowmobiling:
PA. State Snowmobile Association
www.pasnow.org
(888) 411-PSSA