Lake Sophia - Silver Lake Twp

Located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Lake Sophia is a 14-acre lake located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is situated 185 miles south, and New York City is 178 miles southeast. This lake is only 3 miles south of the New York/Pennsylvania border.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, 71 miles south in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided 9 miles north at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

Excellent restaurants surround Lake Sophia, like Choconut Inn, The Kickstart Cafe, Whitetail’s Bar & Grill, and California Grill.

Private Backyard Paradise

At a modest 14 acres, this lake offers privacy and great fishing!

There is no public boat ramp, giving residents a space to enjoy amongst themselves. Low-speed watersports like no-wake speed boating, kayaking, or fishing are all popular pastimes here. Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass and yellow perch.

Visit Binghamton

Binghamton is a suburban city in Southern New York, roughly 11 miles north of Lake Sophia. There are activities here the whole family will enjoy!

Minor league baseball fans should head to the Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton to see the Binghamton Rumble Ponies play.

Opened in 1895, Ross Park Zoo is the fifth oldest zoo in the U.S. Come see the different animals housed here, including endangered species like the red wolf, African penguin, and snow leopard.

After a long day of fun, try highly-rated local eateries like Chris' Diner, Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge, and Little Venice Restaurant.

Explore Nearby Nature

Outdoors enthusiasts should be sure to visit Salt Springs State Park. This park has three waterfalls and hemlock trees that are over 300 years old. Visitors can also hike, camp, hunt, fish, and more.

Surrounding Lake Sophia is a multitude of State Game Lands. Managed by the state, these plots of land are a dedicated space for legal hunting and trapping. During off-seasons, they also double as beautiful tracts of land to hike! The closest to Lake Sophia is State Game Lands 140, 9 miles southwest in Little Meadows, Pennsylvania.

The Kopernik Observatory in Vestal, New York, is only 6 miles northwest of Lake Sophia. This public space observatory hosts tours and events about the work performed here and the equipment used to do it. Listen to lectures by scientists from NASA or catch a space-themed movie!

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