A Pocono Country Place
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
4 pools, 3 clubhouses, 2 lakes, beach, tennis
Pocono Lake Communities
The Pocono Mountains have hundreds of private lakes, offering lake access, beaches, and waterfront living from intimate private ponds to expansive multi-hundred-acre lakes.
87 communities
Alpine Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake, beach; near Tannersville
Arrowhead Lake
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
2 lakes, 4 beaches, 3 pools, sports courts, golf carts
Bear Creek Lakes
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake, beach, swim club; guests must register
Beechwood Cove
Pike County
~ Restricted
Private cove at the southern end of Lake Wallenpaupack; lake and boating access, with marinas nearby
Beltzville Lake Estates
Carbon County
✗ Not Permitted
Private community lake and beach, clubhouse; golf carts and ATVs permitted
Big Bass Lake
Lackawanna & Wayne County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
3 lakes, 2 beaches, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, ski slope, fitness; STR allowed in all township sections
Birchwood Lakes
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
4 private lakes, beaches, tennis, pool, clubhouse
Blue Heron Lake
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
95-acre private lake, clubhouse, 24 mi of trails, hunting & shooting facilities; members-only club
Blue Mountain Lake Estates
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
34-acre lake, 2 pools, spray park, tennis & pickleball, clubhouse; STR allowed under Stroud Township STR overlay
Boulder Lake Village
Carbon County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Big Boulder Lake, pool, tennis; optional beach club
Briar Hill
Wayne County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake Wallenpaupack access, boat docks, swim docks, powered boating; North, Summit & South sections; Paupack Twp; STR with township approval
Brier Crest Woods
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Pool, lake, beach, boat launch, tennis; STR allowed with township and community registration
Camelot Forest
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake, tennis, beach, central sewer; Tobyhanna Twp; register with HOA
Circle Green Condominium
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Heated saltwater pool, kiddie pool, boat slips, tennis, pickleball, basketball, bocce, playground, lakeside picnic, exterior maintenance
Cobbs Lake Preserve
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; community boats, dock, swim float, clubhouse, picnic grove with playground; bylaws prevent renting for less than 12 months
Conashaugh Lakes
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Two private lakes, sandy beach with playground, boat ramp, seasonal outdoor pool, recreation center, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, baseball field, enhanced wetland area, gated entrance
Crescent Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
13.5-acre private lake; lake beach; clubhouse; playground; basketball & volleyball courts
Eagle Lake(RV Community)
Lackawanna County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Lake, beach, pool, tennis, golf, small ski hill; RV community
Eagle Rock Resort
Luzerne County
GATED~ Restricted
18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course plus 9-hole executive course, ski slopes and snow tubing, private Lake Susquehanna with beach, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, equestrian center, 24-hour gated security
Emerald Lakes
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
5 lakes, 2 beaches, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball; Tobyhanna & Tunkhannock Twps; STR allowed with township permit
Evergreen Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake community; residential use only
Fawn Lake Forest
Pike & Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball, bocce, shuffleboard, baseball field, miniature golf, playground, 24-hour patrol
Forest Glen
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake community on Lake Onocop; 30-day minimum rental by HOA
Glen at Tamiment
Pike County
GATED~ Restricted
Outdoor pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis/pickleball, lake access, trails; gated; former Tamiment resort grounds; STR limited to grandfathered properties
Gold Key Country Club
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three lakes with beach, boat launch, slips, stocked fishing, lodge with restaurant, picnic grounds, playground, pavilion, dining deck; near Milford
Greenwood Acres
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
32-acre community lake with sandy beach, swimming and fishing, two playgrounds, outdoor pavilion; minutes from Jack Frost and Big Boulder
Hemlock Farms
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
4 lakes, 3 beaches, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, golf access, 24/7 security; 30-day minimum rental
Hickory Hills
Luzerne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private community lake, heated in-ground pool, lakeside pavilion, clubhouse; community documents prohibit STR
Hickory Run Forest
Carbon County
~ Restricted
Private wooded residential community near Hickory Run State Park; clubhouse, playground, community lake; STR restricted — community has a 10% cap
Hidden Lake Estates
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private Hidden Lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking; launching and fishing dock, playground, bocce court, picnic area; near Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack; community documents prohibit STR
Holiday Pocono
Carbon County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Lake, beach, kids area; gated; 6-month minimum
Indian Mountain Lakes
Carbon & Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
5 lakes, 2 pools, 4 tennis, 2 basketball, 24-hr security; STR allowed in Penn Forest & Tunkhannock Twp sections
Indian Rocks
Wayne County
✓ STR Friendly
Pool, tennis, 2 Wallenpaupack beaches; STR allowed with association registration
Kingswood Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for swimming, fishing, and boating; sandy beach, outdoor pool, tennis courts, clubhouse; HOA prohibits STR
Lake Adventure(RV Community)
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated seasonal RV and trailer home community; supervised sand beach, heated pool, boating and fishing, clubhouse and game room, mini golf, courts; near Milford and Delaware Water Gap
Lake Harmony Estates
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake Harmony beach & marina access, tennis; STR allowed with township permit
Lake Hauto
Carbon County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
330-acre spring-fed lake, fishing, boating, tennis
Lake in the Clouds
Pike & Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private mountain lake, swimming, fishing, boating; wooded lots; 3-month minimum rental
Lake Manzanedo
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Stocked Lake Manzanedo, secondary pond, fishing, hunting; private preserve; Wooddale area
Lake Naomi
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Private community on 277-acre Lake Naomi; Lake Naomi Club amenities by optional membership; STR allowed with Tobyhanna Township permit
Lake of the Pines
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, clubhouse; central water and sewer; Middle Smithfield Twp; HOA bans STR
Lake Valhalla
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, fishing, boating; lakefront lots; wooded setting; near East Stroudsburg and Route 80
Lake Wallenpaupack Estates
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Small, quiet lakefront community at the western end of Lake Wallenpaupack in Greentown; community marina, clubhouse, tennis; Rentals prohibited by HOA bylaws
Lake Watawga
Wayne & Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Older lake community near Gouldsboro with deeded lake rights; private roads; Lehigh & Coolbaugh Twps; STR not permitted
Lakeview Estates
Wayne County
~ Restricted
150-acre Lake Watawga, beach, lodge, trails, courts; 132 lots near Gouldsboro; Lehigh Twp; rentals restricted
Laurelwoods at Big Boulder (Sec I & II)
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
Big Boulder Lake access; optional Boulder Lake Club; adjacent to ski
Locust Lake Village
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
4 lakes, beaches, clubhouse, ski hill, tennis; golf carts & ATVs; STR allowed with association registration and license
Marcel Lake Estates
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
2 lakes, pool, tennis, playgrounds, clubhouse; gated; central water & sewer; 370+ homes
Masthope Mountain
Pike County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Lake, tennis, pool, restaurant, clubhouse, on-site ski area
Midlake on Big Boulder
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
Lakefront condos on Big Boulder Lake; adjacent Big Boulder ski
Monroe Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, boat launch, basketball, playground, clubhouse; 30-day minimum rental
Old Marcel Lake
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Community beach on Marcel Lake; shared lake access with neighboring Marcel Lake Estates
Paupackan Lake Estates
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private Paupackan Lake, beach and boat launch near Hawley; Paupack & Lake Twps; STR prohibited by HOA covenant
Penn Estates
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Lakes, beach, pool, tennis, central water & sewer; STR in Stroud Township section only
Pinecrest Lake
Monroe County
~ Restricted
Lake, beach, tennis, pool, clubhouse, walking trails; STR capped at 10% of homes
Pleasant View Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Small private lake community of 119 homes near Kunkletown; community water system; Polk Twp; STR not permitted
Pocono Farms Country Club
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake, beach, golf, pool, fitness, restaurant, tennis; STR allowed with HOA registration
Pocono Highland Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Small private community lake for fishing and boating; picnic pavilion; near Analomink and East Stroudsburg
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three separate associations; Sections 1–4 pools, clubhouse & courts; Sections 5–7 pond & beach; Lehman & Delaware Twps
Pocono Mountain Water Forest
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated; lake, pool, tennis, clubhouse; Delaware & Dingman Twps; STR not permitted in Residential zoning
Pocono Mountain Woodland Lakes
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, boat launch, playground, gazebo; more than 1,200 homes near Milford; HOA prohibits STR
Pocono Springs
Wayne County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
133-ac Crystal Lake, pool, 24-hr security; 4,300+ properties
Riverside Estates
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Wooded residential community; STR allowed with Coolbaugh Township permit and community registration
Robin Hood Lakes
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lakes, beach access; six-consecutive-week minimum rental; near Blue Mountain
Robinwood Village (55+)
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Age-restricted 55+ townhomes; exterior maintenance included; near East Stroudsburg and Route 80
Saw Creek Estates
Pike & Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Private ski, 4 outdoor + 2 indoor pools, indoor tennis, lakes, fitness · large gated community
Ski Haven Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for fishing and boating; wooded residential lots near northern Pocono ski areas; R-1 zoning prohibits STR
Stillwater Estates
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Private community on 315-acre Stillwater Lake; STR allowed with Coolbaugh Township permit and HOA registration
Stillwater Lakes Civic Association
Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Private lake, clubhouse, pool, tennis, playground; quiet natural setting
Sunny Point
Wayne County
✓ STR Friendly
Lake Wallenpaupack access, private boat launch, swim docks, powered boating; Paupack Twp; STR with township approval
Sunrise Lake
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three lakes, pool, ball fields; 1,200+ homes near Milford; Dingman Twp; STR not permitted
Tanglwood Lakes
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake community near Lake Wallenpaupack; STR not permitted
Tanglwood North
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake Wallenpaupack beach and boating access, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, playground; Palmyra & Blooming Grove Twps; STR not permitted
The Escape
Pike County
✓ STR Friendly
A private community near Greentown and Lake Wallenpaupack where short-term rentals are permitted
The Falls at Saw Creek
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Lake, tennis, indoor & outdoor pools, restaurant, clubhouse
The Hideout
Wayne County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
6 lakes, 2 pools, ski slope, 9-hole golf, tennis, beach, restaurant, 24/7 security
Timber Trails
Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly
Gated, private roads, Tall Timber Lake & beach; Tobyhanna Twp (small Coolbaugh section); Lake Naomi Club golf, pools and tennis by optional membership; STR allowed with community limits
Tink-Wig Mountain Lake Forest
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
110-acre lake, pool, clubhouse, courts; 800+ lots near Hawley; Lackawaxen Twp; STR not permitted
Towamensing Trails
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
190-acre lake, pool, beach, marina, restaurant, community center, golf carts; STR allowed with association registration
Villages of Blue Heron
Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly
Townhomes on Big Boulder Lake; Kidder Twp; minutes from Big Boulder and Jack Frost; STR allowed with township registration
Wagner Forest Park
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Large wooded lots, small lake and beach near Pocono Lake; Tobyhanna Twp; 30-day minimum rental
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
Wayne County
GATED~ Restricted
Lake Wallenpaupack access with marina and 298 boat slips, two interior lakes, pools, tennis, clubhouses; two-year ownership before STR
White Haven Poconos
Luzerne County
✓ STR Friendly
Sunrise Lake, beach, pavilion, bathhouse, playground; Bear Creek Twp; STR allowed with township permit
Wild Acres
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Seven stocked lakes, beaches, pools, tennis, basketball, bocce; gated community near the Delaware Water Gap
Winona Lakes
Pike & Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly
Lakes, pools, playgrounds; between Shawnee Ski & Bushkill Falls
Woodledge Village
Pike & Wayne County
✓ STR Friendly
53-acre lake, marina, pool, tennis near Hawley; Lackawaxen & Palmyra Twps; STR allowed with community and township permit