A peaceful, country lifestyle in Washington Township
Rolling green fields define the landscape in Washington Township, a rural part of Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill County that’s known for its peaceful and pastoral lifestyle. “It’s just a sleepy rural area, very quiet,” says Brad Mullen, who’s sold homes here for 11 years and is an owner and broker of Mullen Realty Associates. “It’s very green, lots of green. The farm fields are crops — rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. It’s nice.” Nearby parks provide opportunities to enjoy the area’s natural beauty while catching fish or off-roading through the mountains on the north and south sides of the valley. The borough of Pine Grove, 6 miles away, has grocery stores and restaurants, and Interstate 81 nearby connects the area to large cities like Harrisburg.
Homes are spread across the countryside in Washington Township.
The aerial view shows Sweet Arrow Lake surrounded by lush greenery.
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Outdoor fun includes hiking, fishing and off-roading
The over 180-acre Sweet Arrow Lake County Park is a popular place to spend time in nature. The lake here features a waterfall and is encircled by a walking path through the woods and a disc golf course. Kayakers and anglers can explore the water, and kids can enjoy the playground. The Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association hosts events like lectures and seedling sales at the park’s clubhouse. Anglers can drop a line at Blue Mountain Fishing Lakes, a campground well stocked with trout and catfish. “A lot of people go off-roading with their side-by-sides and their dirt bikes,” Mullen says. At Dutchmen MX Park, motocross riders can practice stunts on the dirt tracks or compete in races. Nearby, the Rausch Creek Trailriders Club runs through rugged, mountainous terrain. The Appalachian Trail traverses the ridge in the community’s south, providing scenic views of the valley below; hikers can access the trail on state Route 501.
A fisherman casts a line at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Washington Township offers boating and fishing.
A wooden bridge crosses the Craig Morgan Walking Trail in Sweet Arrow Lake Park.
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Homes have views of the pastoral landscape
Washington Township’s valley is filled with rolling farmland cut through with narrow country roads. Barns, silos and ponds dot the landscape. The ranch-style, colonial and manufactured houses here are usually on an acre or more, and they often have views of the surrounding fields. Home prices typically range from around $250,000 to $660,000, with manufactured houses ranging from $85,000 to $160,000. Working farms rarely come on the market.
Large farmhouses on open land allow for more seclusion in Washington Township.
Sidewalks thread through Washington Township neighborhoods.
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Championship-winning sports at Pine Grove Area High
Kids can start school at Pine Grove Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and then go to Pine Grove Middle, which earns a B-minus. Pine Grove Area High also earns a B-minus. Students here can play a dozen sports, including soccer, golf and volleyball. The Cardinals softball team won the state championship in 2025.
Pine Grove Elementary in Washington Township earns a B-plus rating from Niche.
Pine Grove Area High School is in Washington Township near Pine Grove, PA.
Pine Grove Area Middle School in Washington Township serves grades 5 through 8.
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Country roads connect to Pine Grove and Pottsville
Deturksville Road and Rock Road are the primary thoroughfares in the community. Pine Grove, the closest borough, is about 6 miles away. Houses of worship here include Farm View Mennonite Church and Salem Hetzel’s Church. Pottsville, which has Lehigh Valley Hospital, is a 13-mile drive. Interstate 81, 9 miles away, leads 44 miles to Harrisburg and 50 miles to Harrisburg International Airport.
Washington Township residents can travel to Harrisburg International Airport.
Pleasant Valley Road in Washington Township allows residents to commute around the town.
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A long-standing restaurant and Pine Grove amenities
Red Lion Café and Restaurant on Deturksville Road is one of the few places to eat in the township. Opened in 1959, the restaurant has been run by multiple generations of the same family. Today, it’s a popular hangout known for its hoagies and Pennsylvania Dutch dishes. Hilltop Meadow Farm Market sells cheese made from pasture-raised dairy cows. More restaurants are in Pine Grove, like Buddy’s Log Cabin Family Restaurant, which serves American comfort food in a rustic atmosphere. Grocery stores are in Pine Grove and include Coal Town Supermarket and Boyer’s Food Market; the borough also has essentials like a hardware store, hair salons and auto shops.
Families enjoy dinner inside Buddy’s Log Cabin Family Restaurant near Washington Township.
Burkes Dairy Bar in Washington Township offers local treats in a casual setting.
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