Acre Pond - Lenox Twp

Located in Susquehanna County

Acre Pond is a 38-acre lake located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The cities of New York and Philadelphia are just under three hours away.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, just under 40 minutes south in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided at Endless Mountains Health Systems, 20 minutes north in Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Groceries and snacks can be found at Weis Markets, 22 minutes away in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Great restaurants surround Acre Pond, like Armetta’s Pizzeria and Pub, Annacapri, Binghams, and Lenox.

Fun-Sized

At 38 acres, this lake offers its residents privacy and great fishing. Anglers should look out for largemouth bass, spotted bass, and yellow perch.

The elongated shape of Acre Pond makes it an excellent spot for a morning kayak ride.

Local Entertainment

Skiers should be sure to visit Elk Mountain Ski Resort, which offers over 25 skiing trails for every experience level.

Visit Hidden Creek Vineyard & Winery to enjoy a glass of your favorite type of wine in the cozy Pennsylvania hills. Events and wine tastings take place here year-round.

Outdoorsmen and women should be sure to visit the 405 acres that make-up Salt Springs State Park. This park has three waterfalls and hemlock trees that are over 300 years old.

Visit Scranton

Scranton is a city situated in northeast Pennsylvania. This place makes for a great day trip, where you can learn more about the Industrial Revolution and enjoy some great food.

Scranton is nicknamed The Electric City. It received this name from the revolution of electric lights that began at the Dickson Manufacturing Company in 1880. The city then was the first place in the country to have electric-powered streetcars.

The Steamtown National Historic Site is a free-to-enter park that catalogs the role steam engines and the workers who maintained them played in the American Industrial Revolution. This family-friendly site has an activity everyone will enjoy.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is another excellent place to learn about the Industrial Revolution. Here, the focus is Pennsylvania's main export: coal. The museum narrates the ups and downs of workers and companies during this time.

After a long day of fun in Scranton, try one of its many highly-rated eateries. Cooper's Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Viewmont Diner, and Ipanema Grille are a selection of the diverse options available.

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains

Acre Pond is the perfect place to call home or take a weekend trip to during the summer!