Promised Land State Park in Pike County covers nearly 3000 acres is probably one of northeastern Pennsylvania's best places to spend the day (or a weekend, or a week!).

Located on Route 390, a few miles south of I-84's Exit 26, it is easy to find.

Promised Land State Park beach on Promised Land LakeOur family visits Promised Land State Park several times a year. The kids love to swim in the clean waters of the lake and play on the sandy beach. Lots of shade trees are nearby for those of us who do not worship the sun. Picnic spots are plentiful...and please do not feed the ducks, however cute they may be! Reserve a picnic pavilionPromised Land State park Picnic Pavilion for a large gathering, and have electricity and a private bathroom along with protection from sudden rain or hot sun!

There are hiking trails, camping areas, cabins, bike trails, snowmobile trails, and access to equestrian trails...it's probably the best investment of time anyone can spend.

Rent a boat, kayak, canoe, or paddleboat and take a leisurely ride along the shores of beautiful 442 acre Promised Land Lake or 173 acre Lower Lake.

One client of mine recently commented about the religious theme for the park's name. Originally the hunting lands of the Minsi Tribe (Wolf Clan) of the Lenni-Lenape Delaware Indians, these grounds were purchased by the Shakers, a religious sect seeking to build a farming community (or so one story goes). The legend continues that the Shakers found this rocky land most unsuitable for farming - and sarcastically dubbed it "The Promised Land."

 

Promised Land Canoe by Lake

 

Eventually the Shakers sold the land for timber and left the area. In 1902, after the land had been repeatedly cleared and timbered, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchased the tract to become the state's 4th state park, opening it to the public in 1905. During the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt started the Civilian Conservation Corps to help relieve unemployment; much of the CCC's handiwork can be seen in Promised Land State Park today.

 

While it may not have been "The Promised Land" for the Shakers, it most certainly is the "Promised Land" for nature lovers visiting and living in the Poconos!

 

Maybe it's time to think about purchasing your own cabin near Promised Land.  Most of the cabins are on state owned ground and only available to PA residents, but there are others for  non- PA residents as well.  One of them might just have your name on it.  Contact me today - or search Promised Land listings on your own (no registration required).

 

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9 Comments on Promised Land State Park

JUN
20
2007
 I'll be visiting pike county next month, is there a romantic place to spend a weekend with my wife? Great posting!
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Karen - what a nice post aobut the area and all the things to do - aptly named "The Promisd Land"
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Well, I can't think of any place more romantic than The Settler's Inn in Hawley.  While the borough of Hawley is technically Wayne County, it's still pretty close.  They have a fabulous menu and a warm, Craftsman atmosphere (I'm particularly fond of Arts & Crafts/Craftsman style architecture and decor).  Hawley is quaint and cute - lots of antique stores and great places to eat!  A much less fancy, but still charming (and on a more simple scale) is the Pocono Pines Motor Inn on Lake Wallenpaupack.

If you're leaning more toward Milford in Pike County, you are in for a historical treat - Milford is probably the prettiest town in Northeastern PA.  I took several pictures of Milford the other day after dropping a client off at the bus - I will be posting my Photo Tour of Milford soon.  Anyway, in Milford you will find The Hattree Inn, The Cliff Park Inn & Golf Course, and the very elegant, upscale Hotel Fauchere.

Of course there are motels in the area too..but you said romantic.  ;-) 
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Karen, the more you post about your area, the more intrigued I am to visit.
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This looks like a great area.  I really am interested in learning more..    
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Karen Promised Land State Park looks like a great place to spend the day. What a great looking lake with all those trees.
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21
2007
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Karen - what a fitting name Promised Land - and so beautiful - thank you for all this great information - you rock
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OCT
04
2007
My family vacations as a child were spent camping at Promised Land in the Pines. We often went canoeing, fishing, hiking etc. We actually met quite a few families that camped when we did and formed a social group. We all met on the summer holidays and Labor day we rented a barn and had a clambake with fresh corn, tomatoes,etc. We played games and had a squaredance in the barn after sundown. These were the days when kids could roam free and one day I walked for hours and hours around the lake and back. The charming little cabins I saw on my walk stuck with me and it's always been a dream to own one. Some years back I moved to the Jersey Shore but Promised Land will always remain in my heart. I was up to visit about 5 years ago and was thrilled to see the area remains unspoiled. If you ever know of any of those cabins being available for rent I would love to know!
Janet Stevenson
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Hi Janet, thank you so much for stopping by.  I would be happy to let you know - but I need your email address to do it.  If you click on one of the links to contact me, just send me an email and I'll save your address and let you know if I happen to see something available.

Thesa, Ashley, Missy, & Blue Ridge Real Estate Person: - thanks for the compliments.  It is a beautiful spot!! 
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