Promised Land Lake

American · Greentown, PA

Casual family-style American spot in Greentown near the park, known for elk meatloaf and the Beef-alo burger.

Elk Meatloaf

American / Seafood · Hawley, PA

Lakefront seafood restaurant on Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley known for sunset deck views and weekly live music.

American · Greentown, PA

A cozy, family-friendly Greentown tavern serving hearty American comfort food and drinks in a casual, wood-toned setting.

Cafe / American · Greentown, PA

A casual, family-friendly roadside cafe and dairy bar in Greentown, PA, near Promised Land State Park.

· Greentown, PA

A casual Greentown pub serving American fare alongside house-brewed beer from the on-site Jam Room Brewing Company.

Snack Bar · Hawley, PA

A Hawley family fun park with a casual snack bar serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, and soft-serve between activities.

Deli & Casual American · Skytop, PA

A seasonal deli and breakfast stop between the 9th and 10th holes at Skytop Lodge.

Coffee & Pastries · Skytop, PA

Locally roasted, shade-grown coffee and fresh pastries in the Skytop Lodge lobby.

Cocktail Lounge · Skytop, PA

A book-lined cocktail lounge by the fire at historic Skytop Lodge.

American / German-Influenced Tavern · Tafton, PA

Scratch-made steaks and pork chops with a German accent, minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack.

Soda Fountain & Sandwiches · Skytop, PA

An old-fashioned soda fountain with milkshakes and made-to-order sandwiches at Skytop Lodge.

An easy 1.4-mile loop past small waterfalls, and the most popular hike in Promised Land State Park.

An easy, flat 3.7-mile loop around Egypt Meadow Lake, the park's most popular hike, with steady lake views and wildlife sightings.

An easy, unhurried shoreline walk along Lake Wallenpaupack near Hawley with steady lake views throughout.

An easy 1.55-mile dirt trail linking Stone Trail and Fourth Run Trail near Promised Land Lake.

An easy 0.42-mile connector trail linking Pines Campground to Boundary Trail near Promised Land Lake.

A 6.27-mile moderate dirt trail offering steady, uncrowded woods walking along a former park boundary.

An easy 1.75-mile former CCC fire road near Promised Land Lake, passing an old fire tower site and a deer exclosure.

An easy, self-guided 0.99-mile loop around an island on Promised Land Lake with an interpretive booklet.

An easy 0.33-mile dirt trail through Conservation Island, perfect for families and casual hikers near Promised Land Lake.

A 1.75-mile, moderate mixed-surface trail linking Pickerel Point Road and Burley Inlet Trail to the Day Use Area, avoiding Route 390 traffic.

An easy 0.91-mile dirt trail from Lower Lake Road to the Village of Promised Land, great for families and beginners.

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Lake Wallenpaupack, running 3.2 miles with about 334 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Greentown, running 1.3 miles with about 144 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 14.6 miles with about 954 ft of elevation gain.

A moderate-rated out-and-back route in Bruce Lake Natural Area, running 5.7 miles with about 341 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 1.2 miles with about 85 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 3.3 miles with about 360 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Promised Land State Park, running 5.4 miles with about 311 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated out-and-back route in Promised Land State Park, running 6 miles with about 377 ft of elevation gain.

An easy-rated loop in Delaware State Forest, running 2.7 miles with about 209 ft of elevation gain.

Promised Land Lake Beach

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Late May–Mid-September)

Two sand beaches within Promised Land State Park, open late May to mid-September, 8am to sunset. The main beach is in the picnic area; Pickerel Point Beach is on the end of Pickerel Point.

Outback UTV Tours

Outdoor Recreation

A small guided UTV tour operator in the Skytop area. Its online listing says the owner picks guests up at Skytop Resort and drives them to waterfalls and mountain viewpoints, with a stop at a gazebo at the top of the mountain, and describes the tour as suitable for families. We could only confirm this through a business directory listing, not an operator website, so verify availability, price and age rules by phone.

Pine Crest Marina

Water Sports

Daily & multi-day pontoon boat, runabout, deck boat or jet ski rentals. Seasonal, weekly and daily boat slips.

Pocono Action Sports at Lighthouse Harbor Marina

Water Sports

Half and full day motorized boat rentals, kayaks and paddleboards. Pontoon, slide boat and tiki boat charters available.

Deerfield Campground at Promised Land State Park

Outdoor Recreation Seasonal (Memorial Day–Labor Day)

A rustic campground south of Promised Land Lake with flush toilets and pay showers; ADA accessible.

Ferncrest Campground

Outdoor Recreation

Unique dome tents, cozy and stylish, immersed in nature.

Ironwood Point Recreation Area

Outdoor Recreation

A scenic campground on Lake Wallenpaupack offering family camping in a wooded setting overlooking the lake, plus a boat launch, marina, camp store and bait shop.

Ledgedale Campground at Ledgedale Recreation Area

Outdoor Recreation

Seventy campsites and over 150 boat slips on Lake Wallenpaupack. Ship's store, boat launch, gas dock, kayak rental, and 70-acre natural area.

Pieces of the Past Antiques

Antique Shop

An antique shop in Newfoundland.

North of the Border Fireworks

Ozone Art Gallery

The Health House

Wellness Retreat

A full-service wellness center in the heart of Milford, offering a combination of services catering to comprehensive wellness needs, including stress reduction, physical therapy and overall health improvement.

The Lodge at Woodloch

Resort Spa

Noted as a 'Top 10 Spa in the World' — superb amenities, with every conceivable choice for contentment, challenges and inspiration.

Jam Room Brewing Company

Brewery

Jam Room Brewing Co. is a music-themed brewery and taproom on Creamery Road in Greentown, just off Interstate 84 along Route 507 in the Pocono Lake Region. It was started by five longtime friends who wanted to combine craft beer and live music, and in 2023 the brewery installed a new 10-barrel brewing system. The house list rotates through session ales, a brown ale, IPAs, a lager, a golden ale, a hefeweizen and stouts, along with cider and seasonal collaborations. Food comes from Sound Bites, the restaurant inside the brewery, which serves shareable plates, sandwiches, nachos and mac and cheese, plus a kids' menu. Live performances by local and regional acts are central to the place, and the schedule is posted on the brewery's website. A patio adds outdoor seating in warm weather. It is a practical stop for families and groups in the Lake Wallenpaupack area.

Session Ales and IPAs

Pike County Est. 1905

Promised Land State Park sits on the Pocono Plateau in Pike County, 1,800 feet above sea level, and covers almost 3,000 acres surrounded by 12,464 acres of Delaware State Forest. The 422-acre Promised Land Lake has about 9 miles of shoreline and the 173-acre Lower Lake has almost 4, with electric-motors-only boating, five boat launches and 170 mooring spaces. Two sand beaches are open from late May to mid-September, with no lifeguards. The park has seven camping areas, 12 rustic Civilian Conservation Corps cabins at the Bear Wallow Cabin Colony, equestrian campsites, and about 50 miles of hiking trails in the park and the surrounding state forest. The Masker Museum is one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps museums in the Commonwealth, and bald eagles have nested in the park since 1999. The land was once home to the Minsi Tribe of the Wolf Clan of the Lenni Lenape, was clear-cut by 1903, was bought by the Commonwealth from 1902 to 1904 at $0.18 to $2.00 an acre, and became Pennsylvania's fourth state park in 1905. In winter, more than 23 miles of snowmobile trails are open, and skiing and snowshoeing are permitted on all trails.

Hiking · Camping · Fishing · Boating · Swimming · Snowmobiling · Cross-Country Skiing · Ice Fishing · Horseback Riding · Bald Eagle Viewing