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Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website.

 

Promised Land State Park

About 3,000 acres in size, Promised Land State Park is on the Pocono Plateau, 1,800 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by 12,464 acres of the Delaware State Forest, including natural areas. Visitors can enjoy:

  • Fishing and boating in two lakes
  • Rustic cabins
  • Camping
  • Miles of hiking trails
  • Exploring the forests

The forests of the park consist primarily of beech, oak, maple, and hemlock trees. Two lakes and several small streams add to the park’s outstanding scenic beauty.

Seasons and Hours

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.

Reservations

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.

This map shows the park in Pennsylvania. 

Directions

Promised Land State Park is in Pike County, 10 miles north of Canadensis, along PA Route 390. The park is easily accessed from interstate highways 80 and 84.

It is within a one to three hour drive from Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Reading, Harrisburg, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. The park is about 100 miles north of Philadelphia and 35 miles from the New York and New Jersey state borders.

GPS DD: Lat. 41.29942  Long. -75.21412

This circular map shows the roads near the park. 

Top 10 Things to Do at Promised Land

  1. Paddle your kayak on Promised Land Lake
  2. View the eagles’ nest from the Wildlife Observation Station
  3. Visit the Masker Museum
  4. Stay in a rustic cabin at Bear Wallows
  5. Attend an environmental education program
  6. Take a hike on Little Falls Trail
  7. Plan a weekend stay at Pickerel Point Campground
  8. Cool off during those hot summer days at the beach
  9. Try your luck fishing either of the park’s lakes
  10. Explore Delaware State Forest

Concession Stand

Located in the Day Use Picnic Area near the main beach, the stand offers food and beverages.

The concession stand is open from the Saturday immediately preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., daily.

Learn, Experience, Connect

Environmental Education programming is offered from April through October at both Promised Land State Park and Varden Conservation Area. From Memorial Day though Labor Day, recreational programming is offered on Fridays and Saturdays.

From late June through early September, the park offers a weekly nature arts and crafts program for children of all ages that is organized by conservation volunteers.

The park also offers a family fishing program which builds fishing skills and includes loaner poles, bait, and tackle. Loaner poles can also be borrowed at the park office and the Masker Museum.

Spring through fall, school and group programs can be scheduled. These programs cover a wide variety of standards-based topics and levels. Please contact the park office to book a school or group program.

Teacher workshops are also typically offered in spring and fall each year.

The Masker Museum

The Masker Museum at Promised Land State Park is one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) museums in the commonwealth, and features:

  • Interactive stories
  • Displays
  • Artifacts that tell the story of the CCC in Promised Land

A section of the Masker Museum has natural history displays, including:

  • Mounted animals
  • Interactive displays of natural features found in the area
  • Children’s books
  • Field guides
  • Bird observation area

The museum also has a native plant garden and bird feeding stations.

The museum is located off of Pickerel Point Road by the amphitheater and Pickerel Point Campground. Admission to the museum is free.

The museum is usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum is open seven days-a-week, from early July through Labor Day. Please check with the park office to confirm hours.

This activity or structure is ADA accessible.

The Masker Museum is completely volunteer staffed. For information about becoming a museum docent, please contact the park office.

Access for People with Disabilities

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

In an Emergency

Call 911 and contact an employee.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Wayne Memorial Hospital
601 Park Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
570-253-8100

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