Deer Lake - Paupack Twp

Located in Paupack Township, Pennsylvania

Deer Lake is a small lake off the shoreline of the much larger Lake Wallenpaupack in Paupack Township, Pennsylvania.

It is 16 miles south of the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 30 miles west in Avoca, Pennsylvania.

Local Eateries

Hungry residents can dine at nearby restaurants like The Boat House, Gresham’s Chop House, the Fairview Cafe, the Capri Restaurant, and The Dock on Wallenpaupack.

Lake Wallenpaupack

Lake Wallenpaupack is a 5,700-acre lake adjacent to Deer Lake. It is the centerpiece of the lake homes communities nestled along its shores.

Wallenpaupack is a public all-sports lake perfect for those who love to have some high-speed fun on the water. There is no horsepower limit, so water-skiing, jet-skiing, tubing, boating, swimming, and more are possible here.

The lake is also a popular weekend fishing spot. Species that inhabit Wallenpaupack are smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, pickerel, yellow perch, trout, striped bass, channel catfish, and a variety of panfish.

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

Homes on the southeastern shore of Lake Wallenpaupack are known as the Lake Wallenpaupack Estates. This community provides everything residents could dream of in a lake home.

The Estates provide a central water system, garbage removal, and even snow plowing for the main roads.

There are tennis, hockey, and handball facilities located next to Deer Lake. Two pools are available to residents, one outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool.

The Paupack Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole course located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack that any golfer is sure to enjoy.

The Wallenpaupack area is also full of other outdoor activities like the Wallenpaupack Lake Trail, the Lacawac Sanctuary, and the Palmyra Township Public Beach.

Visit Scranton

Scranton is a city situated less than an hour from Deer Lake. 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 restaurants. Cooper's Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Viewmont Diner, and Ipanema Grille are a selection of the diverse options available.

A Perfect Lake for Anyone Seeking Pennsylvania's Finest

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in everything Pennsylvania has to offer, take a look at Deer Lake. It may just be the location of your next lake home!