Lake Wallenpaupack
Lake Wallenpaupack is a reservoir. Head to Palmyra Township to see it. Its history begins in 1926.
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A lake inside Palmyra Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 47" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Palmyra Township
Lake Wallenpaupack is inside Palmyra Township, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 85 miles southeast and Philadelphia is about 97 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1926
Lake Wallenpaupack dates from 1926. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
The weather near Lake Wallenpaupack shifts through the year, as below.
Lake Wallenpaupack
Lake Wallenpaupack is a reservoir in Northeastern Pennsylvania. After Raystown Lake, it is the second-largest lake contained entirely in Pennsylvania. It comprises 52 mi (84 km) of shoreline, with a length of 13 mi (21 km) and a maximum depth of 60 ft (18 m), and has a surface area in excess of 5,700 acres (2,300 ha). It was created in 1926 by the PPL Corporation for hydroelectric purposes, as well as flood control, but it is best known as one of several major recreational destinations in the Pocono Mountains. It is located near the Borough of Hawley, and forms part of the boundary between Pike and Wayne counties.
- Type
- Lake
- Established
- 1926
- Area
- 5,461 acres
- Elevation
- 1,184 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 28K a year
Where to base yourself for Lake Wallenpaupack
For a bed close by, look to Palmyra Township (19) and Paupack Township (18).
Lackawaxen Township
5,486 people · 52% vacation homes
11 mi northeast of Lake Wallenpaupack
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Wallenpaupack | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Township 60% vacation homes | in town | — | 19 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,391 | $330K |
| Paupack Township 58% vacation homes | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 18 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,738 | $345K |
| Lackawaxen Township 52% vacation homes | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 14 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 5,486 | $279K |
| Greene Township 48% vacation homes | 8 mi south | 10 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,626 | $266K |
| Barrett Township 23% vacation homes | 14 mi south | 20 min | 14 4 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 4,010 | $278K |
| Hawley | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,212 | $188K |
| Berlin Township | 12 mi north | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,464 | $247K |
| Salem Township 37% vacation homes | 7 mi west | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,174 | $241K |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Lake Wallenpaupack
A wider trip can take in these, within 67 miles.
Big draw66 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
62 mi LandmarkDrew University
60 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
122 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
45 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
31 mi MountainHigh Point
66 mi Stadium & arenaMichie Stadium
48 mi Theme parkLegoland New YorkPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Drew University: CUBJONES83 (talk), Public domain · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · High Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain · Legoland New York: MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0
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A visit to Lake Wallenpaupack: questions
Is Lake Wallenpaupack in Palmyra Township?
Yes. It’s inside Palmyra Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Lake Wallenpaupack?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–81°.
How far is Lake Wallenpaupack from Newark and Jersey City?
About 73 miles southeast of Newark and about 78 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lake Wallenpaupack?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Wallenpaupack?
Palmyra Township (in town, 19 places to stay), Paupack Township (2 mi, 18 places to stay) and Lackawaxen Township (11 mi, 14 places to stay).
Local tips in Palmyra Township
Ask a question, or answer one, in Palmyra Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.