Lake Greeley

Located in Greeley, Pennsylvania

Lake Greeley is a 60-acre lake located in Greeley, Pennsylvania. It is around 100 miles northwest of New York, New York, and 148 miles north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 51 miles southwest in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Wayne Memorial Hospital is only 21 miles southeast in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Dining options in the surrounding area include Mel’s Place or The Boat House, which feature lake views and American food.

Life on Lake Greeley

There is lots of fun to be had on Lake Greeley! From kayaking to fishing or just relaxing and enjoying the shoreline view.

The curved shape of the lake makes it an excellent morning ride for all of the avid kayakers. Fish that call this lake home are bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, chain pickerel, and largemouth bass.

Explore Nearby Nature

A short drive to the south will take you to Promised Land State Park, a 3,000-acre park that offers its visitors a plethora of outdoor activities. A small selection of things you can do here is mountain biking, orienteering, hunting, wildlife watching, boating, fishing, and so much more!

Further to the west is Grey Towers National Historic Site, a French-style mansion that belonged to Gifford Pinchot, the founder and first director of the U.S. Forest Service. Come tour the grounds of this luxurious mega-mansion and learn about a family who was crucial to the U.S. forest and wildlife conservation effort.

Split between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is the Delaware Water Gap National Park. Thousands of people come here a year to experience the breathtaking beauty this park offers.

This park has everything an outdoors enthusiast could want: scenic hiking routes with waterfalls, grassy beaches, a river to kayak on, boating and fishing opportunities, and more!

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 its workers who maintained them played in the American Industrial Revolution. This family-friendly site has something 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 small selection of the diverse options available.

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 Greely. It may just be the location of your next lake home!