Lake Cadjaw

Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Lake Cadjaw is a 70-acre lake located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It is 107 miles northwest of New York, New York, and 154 miles north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, 38 miles southwest in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided at Wayne Memorial Hospital, 2 miles north in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Fantastic eateries surround Cadjaw Pond, like Tick Tock’s, Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria, Branko’s Patisserie, and Gretchen’s Grotto.

Happy Medium

Cadjaw has been a lake homes destination for over half a century! Residents enjoy taking a morning ride on their kayak or casting a line out from their dock. Anglers can expect to find chain pickerel and largemouth bass here.

Family Fun

Less than 15 miles south of the lake is Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park. Come see their petting zoo, an area to pet and take pictures with African tortoises, and giraffe feedings with Jethro the Giraffe.

The Stourbridge Line Train Excursion in nearby Honesdale offers visitors a chance to experience classic rail travel first hand. Their fully restored travel cars can take you through the Pocono Mountains or along the Lackawaxen River.

At Christmastime, families can take a trip on the Santa Christmas Tree Express. A heated travel coach will take you to a Christmas Tree Farm where you can pick your favorite tree and visit Santa.

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.

Explore Nature

Nearby Prompton State Park is the place to be for those who love the outdoors! Its 290-acre lake is a popular destination for swimming, boating, and fishing during the summer. Fish reported to be in its waters are bass, yellow perch, and crappie.

A Perfect Lake for Anyone Seeking Pennsylvania's Finest

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