Deerfield Lake

Close to Town

Deerfield Lake is in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, which is around 30 miles from Scranton.

The lake is under 35 miles from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport and under 20 miles from Wayne Memorial Hospital.

A Hidden Paradise

Tucked away in the private residential community known as “The Hideout,” Deerfield Lake is a 12-acre lake that provides its residents with the exclusive, luxurious feeling of living on a private lake.

Deerfield Lake offers its residents plenty of opportunities to have fun. Residents can swim, fish, canoe, and even boat around the lake if the boat has an electric motor.

Adventure Ashore

Residents can find plenty of excitement off the water around Deerfield Lake.

A popular destination is the Claws ‘N’ Paws Zoo, where visitors can go and see wild animals, from lions to giraffes.

Another popular destination is Ritter’s Cider Mill, where visitors can have several tasty treats like apple cider and cider donuts and enjoy the many activities offered.

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.

Secluded Escape

Because of its privacy, Deerfield Lake offers its residents the perfect place to get away from the crowded, congested city atmosphere.