Pecks Pond

Located in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Pecks Pond is a 408-acre glacial pond located in Porter Township (Pike County), Pennsylvania. Scranton is 43 miles northwest, and Philadelphia is 124 miles south.

The closest place for emergency care is the Bon Secours Community Hospital, 32 miles northeast in Port Jervis, New York. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 47 miles west in Avoca, Pennsylvania.

A Paddlesports Wonderland

Peck's Pond is one of the largest glacial ponds in the state, where future residents and visitors alike will find a paddlesports wonderland! This lake is, on average, around three feet deep and perfect for watercraft like kayaks or canoes.

Step back in time and discover a unique landscape that offers explorers a plethora of plants and animals to see. You'll be greeted by thick vegetation and animals like ducks, geese, muskrat, and many species of warm-water fish! Anglers spending the day in their kayak can expect to find largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, pickerel, and others.

What's Nearby?

Surrounding Peck's Pond is the 83,519-acre Delaware State Forest. Fans of the outdoors will be ecstatic to know that activities like hiking, mountain biking, boating, hunting, horseback riding, and more are in their backyard!

If you're looking to set up some time on the links, then you're in luck, as the Lords Valley Country Club is less than four miles away from the lake. This 18-hole, 6,000+ yard green offers a challenging golf course with beautiful surroundings. To gain membership, you must be sponsored by two current members and complete their membership process.

After a long day outside, have a meal at one of many local restaurants in nearby Blooming Grove Township, like Oreganato's Pizza & Family, Brother Bruno's Pizza, Ryan's Deli, and Carini Brick Oven Cafe.

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.

For the Lover of Nature

Pecks Pond is the perfect choice for those looking to escape the city and settle down in a natural environment.