CARBON COUNTY · PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP · JIM THORPE AREA
Bear Creek Lakes
✓ STR Allowed — Registration RequiredCommunity Setting
Bear Creek Lakes is a private lake community in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, off Route 903 in the Jim Thorpe area. It is home to both full-time residents and vacation homeowners and is built around a large private lake, with an unusually deep amenity package for the region.
Amenities
- Private community lake
- Two community beaches
- Heated outdoor Olympic-size pool
- Wading pool
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Basketball and volleyball courts
- Shuffleboard and bocce
- Softball field
- Picnic areas
- Children's playground
- Clubhouse
Short-Term Rental Notes
✓ STR Permitted — Registration Required
Short-term rentals are permitted at Bear Creek Lakes. Penn Forest Township is one of the more rental-friendly townships in the area, and the civic association requires owners to register both their property and their guests. Buyers should confirm the current registration requirements with the Bear Creek Lakes Civic Association before purchasing.
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