Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, USA

People have been fleeing the city for the solitude of Lake Harmony for over a hundred years. With its clear mountain water, natural beauty and wide range of amenities, Lake Harmony still draws people today. The lake is located in Carbon County in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Lake Harmony is within two hours from both Manhattan and Philadelphia, making a fantastic destination for a…
Keep scrolling to read more.

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Lake Harmony! Article topics include:

Looking for Lake Harmony cabins or other accommodations? Save time and use this interactive map to find, compare and book at the best rates. Or explore more of our favorite travel partners.


All About Lake Harmony, PA

People have been fleeing the city for the solitude of Lake Harmony for more than 100 years. With its clear mountain water, natural beauty and wide range of amenities, Lake Harmony still draws people today.

The lake is located in Carbon County in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Lake Harmony is within two hours from both Manhattan and Philadelphia, making a fantastic destination for a weekend or a second home.

Originally known as Big Pond, Lake Harmony is a natural glacial lake with a dam. The two and a half mile long lake is privately owned by Lake Harmony Group.

Best Lake Harmony Things to Do

Unlike its sister lake, Big Boulder Lake, power boats are allowed on Lake Harmony with plenty of boating, water skiing, and jet skiing.

Lake Harmony Group has a boat dock and marina. There are tennis courts, beaches, and designated swimming areas. Although access to Lake Harmony is only through the Group, there are plenty of short-term Lake Harmony rental homes.

The fishing in Lake Harmony is very good, and there are healthy populations of bass, rock bass, sunfish, bluegill, trout and perch.

In the late 1940’s the first commercial ski slope in Pennsylvania opened at Lake Harmony. The average snowfall in the area is 60 inches, and although the mountains aren’t as high as the Rockies, the downhill skiing is still very good. Ice skating, sledding, and snowmobiling are nearby.

Where to stay at Lake Harmony, PA

Courtesy of Split Rock Resort

Summer temperatures rarely top 90 degrees, so Lake Harmony has a long history as a resort community. In 1941, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company built the Split Rock Lodge as a hunting and fishing club. The lodge is still in operation today as Split Rock Resort. Located on 125 scenic acres, the resort offers a 27-hole golf course and an indoor water park. And it’s just a 10-minute drive to Big Boulder Ski Area. 

Lake Harmony vacation rentals are plentiful and popular and come in the form of condos, cabins, cottages, townhomes and single-family houses both on and off the water. 

Courtesy of VRBO

Explore nearby Hickory Run State Park

Just a short drive from Lake Harmony, Hickory Run State Park is 15,990 acres in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The area that became the park was originally called “shades of death” by early settlers. It had dark forests and lots of swampy and unfarmable land.

Loggers eventually cleared the forest, and in 1935 the National Park Service bought the land. They established a National Recreation Demonstration Area and a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in 1939. It became Hickory Run State Park in 1945. There are over 40 miles of hiking trails with abundant wildlife. The park is largely glacial moraine, and the boulder field is a good example of the forces that shaped the area.

Literally a field of boulders, it is National Natural Landmark. In addition to the area’s natural attractions, restaurants, shopping, golf courses, and NASCAR’s Pocono Raceway are nearby. Lake Harmony is also the name of the village between Lake Harmony and Big Boulder Lake.

Lake Harmony is a fabulous four-season destination for the entire family. Use our favorite travel resources to start planning your visit today!

Things to Do at Lake Harmony

These are some activities in the Lake Harmony, PA area visitors can enjoy:

  • Vacation Rentals
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Jet Skiing
  • Water Skiing
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Downhill Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • State Park
  • National Park
  • NASCAR
  • Shopping

What Kind of Fish Are in Lake Harmony?

Lake Harmony has been known to have the following fish species:

  • Bass
  • Bluegill
  • Perch
  • Sunfish
  • Trout
divider

Find Places to Stay at Lake Harmony

If you’re considering a Lake Harmony lake house rental or hotel, we’ve made it super easy to find the best rates and compare vacation accommodations at a glance. Save time using this interactive map below.

Note: These are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase. Read our full disclosure policy here.

More Sites to Book a Lake Harmony Vacation

Our interactive Lake Harmony lodging map above is an easy tool for comparing VRBO rental homes and nearby hotels with Booking.com, but there could be times when you need to expand your search for different types of accommodations. Here are some other lake lodging partners we recommend:

Check TripAdvisor
Check Expedia
Find a Campspot
All Travel Resources

Lake Harmony Statistics & Helpful Links

divider

Lake Type: Natural Freshwater Lake, Dammed

Water Level Control: Lake Harmony Group

Surface Area: 125 acres

Normal Elevation (Full Pond): 1,841 feet

Average Depth: 18 feet

We strive to keep information on LakeLubbers as accurate as possible. If you’ve found something here that needs updating, please touch base by filling out our Content Correction form.

Shop Lake Harmony Gifts

Custom Lake Tumblers

Captain / First Mate Custom 20 oz Tumbler

SHOP NOW
Custom Lake T Shirt

Personalized My Boat My Rules Unisex T-Shirt

SHOP NOW
Custom Lake Coffee Mug - On Lake Time

On Lake Time Custom Coffee Mug – 11oz or 15oz

SHOP NOW
VIEW ALL CUSTOM LAKE PRODUCTS

More Lake Harmony news from LakeLubbers.com

  • Advertise your vacation rental property or local business: DETAILS HERE
  • The Lake Harmony forum has been discontinued: HERE’S WHY
  • New Lake Harmony photos coming soon!
  • You’re invited to join our lake-lovin’ community on Facebook and Instagram!
  • Share this Lake Harmony article with your fellow LakeLubbers: