Lake Kewanee - Benton Twp

Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Lake Kewanee is a 40-acre lake located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is situated 143 miles south, and New York, New York is around 150 miles southeast.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, 29 miles south in Avoca, Pennsylvania.

Fantastic local restaurants surround Lake Kewanee, like B&B, The Bluebird 2 Diner, Gin’s Tavern, and The Hoagie Hut.

Serene Location

Kewanee is a fantastic option for those seeking a serene location to enjoy their time. Residents enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing here.

Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and bluegill.

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 Nearby Nature

Lackawanna State Park is less than 10 minutes away. This park offers 1,445 acres of biking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, boating, and so much more!

The park's centerpiece is its namesake lake, Lackawanna Lake. This 198-acre body of water is a popular fishing destination, including species like trout, muskie, walleye, catfish, bullhead, pickerel, and largemouth bass.

Outdoors enthusiasts should be sure to visit Archbald Pothole State Park. This park’s top attraction is its namesake 38 feet deep and 42 feet wide pothole. It is the world's largest glacial pothole, dating to be roughly 15,000 years old. Archbald also offers a roughly mile-long hiking trail and hunting for deer, squirrel, and turkey during their respective seasons.

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or waterfront property, Lake Kewanee is an excellent choice.