Lake Wallenpaupack Blog

Deeper dives on dining, lodging, boating, and the local events calendar.

Events

Fair Season in the Northern Poconos: Wayne County Fair vs. GDS Fair

Two county fairs run back-to-back every August near Lake Wallenpaupack — here's how the Wayne County Fair and the Greene Dreher Sterling Fair compare.

August 10, 2026Read more
Places to Eat

The Lake Wallenpaupack Brewery Trail: 4 Taprooms Within 15 Minutes of the Water

Four craft breweries within 15 minutes of Lake Wallenpaupack, PA — part of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau's Beverage Trail.

August 10, 2026Read more
Adventure

Camping on Lake Wallenpaupack: Ledgedale, Ironwood Point, Wilsonville & Caffrey Compared

Four lakeside campgrounds around Lake Wallenpaupack, PA, compared: Ledgedale, Ironwood Point, Wilsonville, and Caffrey — sites, boat access, and what makes each different.

August 10, 2026Read more
Places to Stay

Sleeping in History: Hawley's 1920s Inn, 1890s Glass Factory and Main Street Hotel

Three of Hawley, PA's lodging landmarks have real history behind them — an Arts & Crafts lodge, a converted 1890s glass factory, and a turn-of-the-century hotel on Main Avenue.

August 10, 2026Read more
Places to Stay

Lake Wallenpaupack Resorts vs. Lakefront Cottage Rentals: Which Fits Your Trip?

All-inclusive resort or private lakefront cottage? A practical comparison for planning a Lake Wallenpaupack, PA trip — Cove Haven, Woodloch, and cottage rentals compared.

August 10, 2026Read more
Adventure

A First-Timer's Guide to Boating on Lake Wallenpaupack

Launches, speed limits, no-wake zones, and where to rent — everything a first-time boater needs to know before heading out on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA.

August 10, 2026Read more
Things to Do

Free Things to Do Around Lake Wallenpaupack (No Ticket Required)

A full day around Lake Wallenpaupack without spending a dollar on admission: free trails, overlooks, launches, and a walkable historic downtown.

August 10, 2026Read more
Places to Eat

Best Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Wallenpaupack

Where to eat right on the water at Lake Wallenpaupack, PA — from a boat-up dockside grill to a decades-old steakhouse with a lake view.

August 10, 2026Read more