Lake Wallenpaupack Blog
In-depth guides to dining, breweries, lodging, boating, camping and lake history.
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Boat Rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack: Where to Rent, 2026 Prices & License Rules
Where to rent a pontoon, ski boat, WaveRunner or kayak on Lake Wallenpaupack: each rental marina, published 2026 prices, season dates and PA license rules.
Buying a Home at Lake Wallenpaupack: Shoreline Rules, Communities & Realtors
Buying at Lake Wallenpaupack? Who owns the shoreline, how dock permits transfer, what the lake's private communities offer, and which local realtors to call.
How a 1926 Hydroelectric Dam Accidentally Created the Poconos' Best Vacation Lake
Lake Wallenpaupack was built to generate electricity, not vacations. How a 1926 hydro project created a 13-mile lake, a hotel boom in Hawley, and a century-old resort economy.
The Town Under the Lake: What Wilsonville Looked Like Before Lake Wallenpaupack
Before Lake Wallenpaupack there was a farm valley and a village called Wilsonville. Here is what was there, what happened in the 1920s, and where you can still see traces of it today.
GDS Fair (Greene-Dreher-Sterling) vs. Wayne County Fair: What Each Is Like
What the GDS Fair in Newfoundland, PA is like: 10 days before Labor Day, $8-$10 admission, free parking, tractor pulls. And how it compares to Wayne County Fair.
Breweries Near Lake Wallenpaupack: 4 Taprooms Within 15 Minutes of the Water
Wallenpaupack Brewing, Hopping Eagle, Jam Room and Log Tavern: the four taprooms within 15 minutes of Lake Wallenpaupack, and which have food or live music.
Lake Wallenpaupack Camping: 4 Lakeside Campgrounds Compared
Lake Wallenpaupack's 4 lakeside campgrounds compared: Wilsonville (160 sites), Ledgedale (70), Ironwood Point and Caffrey. 2026 rates, season dates and rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurants on the Water at Lake Wallenpaupack
Four restaurants right on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA — with their current posted hours, which ones you can still reach by boat this fall, and what the September dam drawdown changes.