Guidebook

We want you to enjoy your stay at Lake Wallenpaupack! This guide includes everything from lake activities to dining, shopping, and family fun — all within easy driving distances.

Table of Contents

1. Lakefront & Water Activities

2. Hiking & Walking Trails

3. Restaurants & Dining

4. Breweries & Craft Beer and Bars

5. Shopping, Big-Box & Home Improvement

6. Boutique Shopping & Outlets

7. Golf Courses

8. Family Activities

9. Hunting, Shooting & Outdoor Sporting

10. Winter Activities / Ski Resorts

11. Quick Reference Table

1. Lakefront & Water Activities

Lake Wallenpaupack – Walk out from your 3-tier deck to the dock and enjoy a 5,700-acre lake popular for boating, fishing, swimming, wildlife watching, and scenic views. Brookfield Renewable manages access points at Ledgedale, Ironwood Point, Wilsonville, and Caffrey. Pennsylvania.gov

Public & Community Access:

Private Dock - Walk right out the back door and down to the private dock and lake access.
Community Boat Ramp - ~.3 mi | 2 min –There is a community boat ramp within Hemlock Point community, please be respectful of other owners and guests.
Ironwood Recreation Area - Across the cove by boat ~1.8 mi | 6 min by car
Ledgedale Recreation Area & Boat Launch – ~7 mi | 12 min – Public access with picnic, fishing, and boat launch. Fees may apply. Palmyra Township
Pine Crest Marina – ~9 mi | 15 min – Full-service marina with boat rentals, slips, and nearby dining. pcmarinapa.com
Palmyra Township Public Beach – ~9 mi | 15 min – Seasonal swimming and picnic area. Palmyra Township
Lake Wallenpaupack Boat Tours – ~11 mi | 20 min – Pontoon rentals, paddleboards, sightseeing, and private charters. wallenpaupackboattours.com

Boat Rentals Nearby:

Pocono Action Sports – Lighthouse Harbor Marina – ~4 mi | 7 min – Pontoon, fishing, speedboats, tiki boats. poconoactionsports.com
Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals – ~10 mi | 18 min – Ski boats, pleasure boats. rubberduckieboatrentals.com

Tip: Sunset cruise or paddleboarding is a must for a perfect lake day.

2. Hiking & Walking Trails

Promised Land State Park – ~2 mi | 5 min – Multi-mile lake loops, woodland trails, wildlife watching. Pennsylvania.gov
Bruce Lake Loop Trail – ~3 mi | 6 min – Easy, family-friendly walking trail.
Lake Wallenpaupack Lake Trail (Hawley) – ~9.9 mi | 18 min – Scenic lakefront trail for walking, jogging, or biking. PoconoGo
Lacawac Sanctuary & Environmental Center – ~9 mi | 15 min – 12+ miles of wooded trails, educational signage. Lacawac.org
Dorflinger–Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary (Honesdale) – ~22 mi | 35 min – Woodland trails with historical significance.

Tip: Peak fall foliage is late September to October; bring water and insect repellent.

3. Restaurants & Dining

Newfoundland and Greentown Classics: Local, close, and good

Jam Room Brewing Co. – ~4 mi | 7 min – Local brewery with rotating beers, seasonal events. Jam Room Brewing Co.
Mountainhouse Tavern – ~4 mi | 7 min – Comfort food, burgers, sandwiches.
84 Country Store & Backroads Café – ~4 mi | 7 min – Breakfast, casual lunches, coffee.
Overboards Restaurant – ~1.7 mi | 4 min – Casual lakefront dining with seafood.
Beyond Bagels (Greentown) – ~3.7 mi | 7 min – Fresh bagels and coffee.
Main Street Meats (Greentown) – ~2.6 mi | 5 min – Casual American fare.
Newfoundland hotel (Newfoundland) - ~6.6 mi | 11 min Very good wings, good for lunch and dinner
Spankys (Newfoundland)- 6.5 mi | 11 min very small, not many tables but good for breakfast
Backroads Cafe (Newfoundland)- 6.1 mi | 11 min good breakfast and also serves Ice Cream

Lakefront Dining (Hawley area): Little further of a drive, but notable

The Boat House – ~9.9 mi | 18 min – Classic lakeview dining.
The Dock on Wallenpaupack – ~11 mi | 20 min – Waterfront casual dining.
Paupack Watering Hole – ~10 mi | 18 min – Pub-style menu.
Gresham’s Chop House – ~10.5 mi | 19 min – Steakhouse and dinner venue.
The Ridge Restaurant – ~11 mi | 20 min – Italian fine dining.
Ravyn & Robyn Food & Wine – ~11 mi | 20 min – Upscale food & wine.

Ice Cream: Who doesn't need ice cream on vacation?

Backroads Cafe and Dairy Bar (Newfoundland)- 6.1 mi | 11 min serves Ice Cream
Dairy Twist 11 mi | 18 min
Gravity 21 mi |31 min - Bit of a drive, but home of the dollar cone!

Tip: Summer weekends are busy – reservations recommended.