Lake Wallenpaupack

Lake Wallenpaupack is the second-largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania and the centerpiece of the Pocono Lake Region. It stretches about 13 miles from Hawley to Greentown, covers about 5,700 acres and has 52 miles of wooded shoreline, with a maximum depth of about 60 feet. There's no horsepower limit, so it's a great lake for skiing, wakesurfing and jet skis, and we offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys right at the lake.

Lake Wallenpaupack Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skis are one of the most popular ways to explore Wallenpaupack's islands and coves. Most of our jet ski rentals can pull a tube, depending on the model, and guided rides are available. See our jet ski models to pick your ride.

Lake Wallenpaupack Boat Rentals

With open water from end to end and plenty of coves to explore, Wallenpaupack is one of the best water sports lakes in the Poconos. Our Lake Wallenpaupack rentals include:

• MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats for family and friends
• Ski boats for water skiing, slalom and tubing
• Tubes, wakeboards and wakesurf boards for every age
• Paddle boards and water trampolines for a beach day

Rather have someone else drive? Book a private boat charter and our captain will give you a tour of the lake. Damage waiver coverage is available on every rental.

Boat Launches, Recreation Areas and Islands

There's a free state boat launch at Mangan Cove off Route 590 near the dam, plus launch areas at Wilsonville near Hawley, Caffrey, Ironwood Point and Ledgedale at the lake's southern tip. The lake has four islands, Kipp, Epply, Burns and Cairns, that are open for day visits, and the Palmyra Township Public Beach is open in the summer. We'll confirm your meeting spot when you book.

Getting to Lake Wallenpaupack

The lake sits along Route 6 and Route 507 near Hawley, in Pike and Wayne counties. It's about 40 minutes from Scranton, about an hour and a half from Allentown, and about 2 to 2 and a half hours from New York City and Philadelphia. See all of our Pennsylvania lakes.

Tips for a Great Day on Lake Wallenpaupack

• Go on a weekday if you can: summer weekends are busy, especially near the marinas and Wilsonville.
• Visit the islands: beach the boat or jet ski for a picnic and a swim.
• See the lake from above: stop at the Lake Wallenpaupack Overlook on Route 590 next to the dam.
• Bring sun protection: there's little shade once you're out on the water.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Lake speed limits: boats are limited to 25 mph from sunset to sunrise and 45 mph during the day on summer weekends. Slow down to no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore, docks, swimmers and anchored boats, and in buoyed areas like Wallenpaupack Creek near the Ledgedale bridge.
• Pennsylvania boating rules: everyone who drives a jet ski needs a Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate, no matter their age, and anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 needs one to drive a boat with more than 25 horsepower. Our rental drivers must be 18 or older. Ask us before you book and we'll walk you through what you need.
• Wakesurfing rules: in Pennsylvania, boats pulling a wakesurfer must stay at slow, no-wake speed within 200 feet of shore, docks, ramps and swimmers.
• Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski must wear a life jacket, and so should anyone being towed.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Lake Wallenpaupack

Elsewhere in the Poconos, we serve Beltzville Lake. Just over the line in New Jersey and New York, try Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake. In central Pennsylvania there's Raystown Lake, and near Reading you'll find Blue Marsh Lake.

Lake Wallenpaupack Map