Lackawaxen, PA, located in Northeast Pennsylvania among the Pocono Mountains, is a township known for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions. The community's rivers, lakes, and mountains draw visitors from New York City and Philadelphia, especially during the summer months, to enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing. Woodloch Resort, a popular destination, attracts 80,000 visitors annually. Housing in Lackawaxen includes A-frame homes and contemporary designs in Fawn Lake Forest, Dutch colonials and ranch homes near Ski Big Bear on Masthope Mountain, and Tudor- and Colonial-inspired houses at the Country Club at Woodloch Springs. The area is safer than the national average, with a crime score below the U.S. average. Recreational opportunities abound with 12 miles of the Lackawaxen River, fishing spots, the Delaware River, Veterans Memorial Park, Ski Big Bear, Sunrise Park, and two State Game Lands districts. The Wallenpaupack Area School District serves local students, with highly rated schools like Wallenpaupack North Primary School and Wallenpaupack Area High School. Dining and shopping options vary by location, with Pete’s Market and Tusten Theatre in Narrowsburg, Two River Anglers Cafe in Lackawaxen, and various establishments in Hawley. The Zane Grey Festival celebrates the Western novelist every July. The community is car-dependent, connected by highways and county roads, including Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct. Wayne Memorial Hospital is 12 miles away, and Scranton and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport are about 40 miles from Lackawaxen.
