Pinecrest Lake

Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Pinecrest Lake is a 77-acre lake located in Tobyhanna Township (Monroe County), Pennsylvania. Scranton is 35 miles southeast, and Philadelphia is 101 miles southeast.

The closest location for emergency care is St. Luke’s Hospital - Monroe Campus, 8 miles southeast in Stroudsburg. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 27 miles northwest in Avoca, Pennsylvania.

Life at Pinecrest Lake

Pinecrest Lake is nestled within a private vacation homes community in the Poconos Mountains, offering many accommodations that make residents' time here first-class! You'll find tennis courts, a marina, 2000+ acres of woods for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, a rec center, a beach, as well as an 18-hole private golf course!

No gasoline-powered boats are allowed on the water, so residents opt for electric boats, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, or sailboats. This contributes to the serene environment on the water and the fishery! Anglers can expect to find trout, salmon, catfish, bass, crappie, and sunfish.

What's Nearby?

With a variety of nearby campgrounds, the Pocono Mountains features a wealth of entertainment and leisure pursuits. From snow skiing and snowboarding in the winter, to NASCAR racing at the famous Pocono Raceway, there is always something exciting around the corner to see and do.

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

Pinecrest Lake is the perfect choice for those seeking a world-class lake homes experience in the Poconos Mountains!