CARBON COUNTY · PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP · ALBRIGHTSVILLE
Towamensing Trails
✓ STR Allowed — Registration RequiredCommunity Setting
Towamensing Trails is a private residential community in Albrightsville, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, located just off Route 903 minutes from Big Boulder and Jack Frost ski resorts. Established in 1971 and developed across six stages, the community has grown from its origins as a seasonal destination into a year-round residential and vacation community with both full-time and part-time residents, as well as renters. Its position near Route 903, Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run State Park, and the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension gives it strong regional access from multiple directions.
At the center of the community is Lake Towamensing, a 190-acre private lake open to non-motorized and electric-powered watercraft. The community center serves as the hub for recreation and social activity, housing a game room and adjacent restaurant and bar that is open to all owners, renters, and authorized guests in both summer and winter seasons. Year-round special events are organized through the association.
Amenities
- Lake Towamensing — 190 acres, non-motorized and electric-powered boats only
- Boat ramps
- Seasonal kayak and paddleboard rentals
- Private outdoor pool
- Beach with lake access
- Community center with game room
- Private restaurant and bar — open to owners, renters, and authorized guests year-round
- Outdoor pavilion and snack bar — open seasonally
- Tennis courts
- Basketball and volleyball courts
- Ball field
- Playground
- Year-round organized social events and seasonal programming
- 24/7 security
- Close to Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Jim Thorpe, and Hickory Run State Park
Short-Term Rental Notes
✓ STR Permitted — Registration Required
STR is permitted at Towamensing Trails. Penn Forest Township allows STR with township registration. All rentals must be registered with the TTPOA. Each rental stay requires registration, vehicle tags, and compliance with community rules. Buyers should confirm current registration requirements and any associated fees directly with the TTPOA before purchasing.
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