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June 16, 2025

Free & Affordable Day at Lake Wallenpaupack

Explore affordable ways to enjoy a full summer day at Lake Wallenpaupack in the Pocono Mountains without breaking the bank. From scenic hikes to budget-friendly bites, this itinerary has it all.

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Lake Wallenpaupack Recreation Guide

With its wide-open waters and scenic shoreline, Lake Wallenpaupack is a popular destination for outdoor fun and things to do in the Poconos. Stretching 13 miles across two counties, this 5,700-acre reservoir is perfect for boating, fishing, swimming & more.

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Aerial view of Lake Wallenpaupack. A Pocono Mountains outdoor recreation hub with lots of year-round things to do in Hawley, PA.

Free & Affordable Day Out

Explore budget-friendly ways to enjoy the best of NEPA, from the valley cities to the far reaches of our ten-county region.

Free & Affordable Day Out

Explore budget-friendly ways to enjoy the best of NEPA, from the valley cities to the far reaches of our ten-county region.

Free & Affordable Day at Lake Wallenpaupack

Man and three children wading in the water at Palmyra Township Public Beach on Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, PA.

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An aerial view of downtown Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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View of the skyline and Electric City Building in Downtown Scranton taken on Courthouse Square during the spring with blossoming trees in the foreground.

Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 7/18/22.

Jonathan Davies

Jonathan was born and raised in NEPA. He enjoys writing about local beer, local food, fishing and hiking. He especially keeps an eye out for unique people, places and things throughout the region.

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