Mountain Lake - Bear Creek

Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Meadow Lake is a part of a private lake homes community in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the foothills of the Poconos Mountains, this lake is 113 miles north of Philadelphia and 113 miles northwest of New York City.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, 10 miles north in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 11 miles north in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Fabulous restaurants surround this community, like Bear Creek Cafe, D’s Diner, Isabella, and MVD Restaurant & Bar.

Backyard Paradise

At 36 acres, this lake offers its residents a serene environment and great fishing. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake, freeing the area of any excessive noise!

Kayaks, canoes, and electric boats are popular watercraft here. Take a morning ride to watch the sunrise or an afternoon ride to cast out a line! Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass here.

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 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

Big Boulder Mountain Ski Resort is a popular destination for everyone who wants to hit the slopes. There are over 10 trails for all experience levels and a restaurant with a large fireplace.

Meadow is only 18 miles north of Jack Frost Mountain Skiing Resort. Visitors can enjoy skiing slopes of any level, as there are 20 to choose from. There are also restaurants and gift shops!

Surrounding Meadow Lake 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 the lake is State Game Lands 91.

A Perfect Lake for Anyone Seeking Pennsylvania's Finest

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in everything this outdoor paradise has to offer, then take a look at Meadow Lake. It may just be the location of your next lake home!