Lake Spangenberg

Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Lake Spangenberg, or Spangenberg Lake, is a 42-acre lake located in Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania. Scranton is 16 miles west, New York City is 121 miles southeast, and Philadelphia is 138 miles south.

The closest location for emergency care is Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital, 16.5 miles west. Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 22 miles southwest.

Backyard Lake

Lake Spangenberg is the perfect backyard lake for those seeking a quiet slice of heaven. This is a non-gasoline lake, meaning the only motors allowed on the water are electric.

Besides cruising on your electric jonboat, other activities residents love are kayaking, swimming, or fishing. Anglers can expect to catch largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and smallmouth bass.

What's Nearby?

One of the most popular recreation lakes in Pennsylvania is only 25 miles east of Lake Spangenberg! Lake Wallenpaupack is a 5,700-acre all-sports lake. 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.

Surrounding Lake Spangenberg is a multitude of State Game Lands. Managed by the state, these plots of land are dedicated spaces for legal hunting and trapping. During off-seasons, they also double as beautiful tracts of land to hike! The closest is State Game Lands 310.

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.

A Great Place To Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a vacation home, or a full-time retirement residence, Lake Spangenberg is a perfect choice for a peaceful and quiet lifestyle.