Arrowhead Lake Vacation Rentals

Why Rent On Arrowhead Lake

Arrowhead Lake occupies the central Pocono Mountains near the community of Pocono Lake in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City. The community encompasses two lakes, the main Arrowhead Lake at 250 acres and North Arrowhead Lake at 78 acres, along with four beaches, three heated outdoor pools, a lodge, five tennis courts, boat launches, and a full calendar of organized community programming. Gasoline-powered motors are strictly prohibited on both lakes, a policy that has defined the community’s character since its founding in the early 1960s and distinguishes it clearly from the many Pocono destinations where wake boats and jet skis set the atmosphere. The main lake’s most recognizable feature is its arrowhead-shaped beach, from which the community takes its name. The island recreation center on the main lake adds a quietly distinctive element: a facility accessible only by water that houses rentals, a children’s water activity area, and the kind of island-centric afternoon that families return to season after season. Access to beaches, pools, and all community amenities is available to property owners, confirmed guests, and renters of short-term rental properties within the community. Non-members may purchase day passes at the Welcome Center for beach and pool access at $12 per person.

Things to do at Arrowhead Lake

The no-gasoline policy is the defining practical fact of the water experience here, and it creates a quiet, unhurried atmosphere on both lakes that is categorically different from motorized Pocono communities. Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, rowboating, and sailing are all welcome on both lakes, and the calm surface conditions hold throughout the season. Fishing for largemouth bass, pickerel, lake trout, and yellow perch is available across both lakes, which are stocked each April; Pennsylvania fishing licenses are required for anglers 16 and older. Four beach areas each have roped swimming sections and playground equipment, with the main arrowhead-shaped beach serving as the community centerpiece. The island recreation center, reached by paddle or rowboat, houses children’s water activities and a covered picnic facility. Equipment rentals from the Rental Shack cover kayaks, bikes, fishing poles, basketballs, and volleyball gear. Three heated outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, bocce, horseshoe pits, and lodge facilities that include a fitness room, billiards, and a teen center complete the amenity picture. Ice fishing is available during winter when conditions permit.

What to do near Arrowhead Lake

The central Pocono corridor places the community within reach of both major resort attractions and quieter natural destinations. Camelback Mountain Resort, about 18 miles south near Tannersville, operates as a ski and snowboard destination in winter and Camelbeach outdoor water park in summer. Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Resort, about 13 miles west, are the traditional ski destinations for the Arrowhead community and share a combined trail system suited to all levels. Kalahari Resorts, one of the largest indoor water parks in the United States, is approximately 15 miles east and serves as a reliable rainy-day option throughout the year. Hickory Run State Park, about 10 miles west, maintains 44 miles of hiking trails including access to the celebrated Boulder Field, an 18-acre glacially deposited rock landscape and National Natural Landmark.

What is the best time to visit Arrowhead Lake?

Memorial Day through Labor Day is the primary season, with all pools, beaches, and the island recreation center in full operation. July and August are peak; the community is notably livelier on summer holiday weekends. Fall from late September through mid-October delivers outstanding foliage across the central Pocono hills and a considerably quieter community atmosphere. The community’s proximity to multiple ski resorts sustains genuine winter interest; January and February visits oriented around Camelback or Jack Frost pair naturally with the lodge and indoor amenity programming. Spring bass fishing begins after lake stocking in April, offering a productive shoulder-season option for anglers. Vacation rental properties within the community range from two-bedroom lake-view cottages to larger multi-bedroom lakehouses with decks suited to extended family visits. Browse Lake.com for vacation home and cabin rental listings in the Arrowhead Lake community in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania.