Attractions & Directions
Getting Here
Getting to Otter Lake is as easy as a float on the river. We’re in the Pocono Mountains, just ten miles from the Delaware Water Gap, Interstate 80 and Stroudsburg, with easy access from both I-80 and I-84, yet all the seclusion and quiet of a remote camping retreat.
Best of all, so many of the most popular Pocono attractions are close by, many only minutes away.
From I-80
- Take exit 309 and US Route 209 North to the roundabout.
- Take the second exit (Seven Bridges Road) to the traffic light, and turn right onto Route 209 North.
- At the next light, turn left onto Route 402 North. In 100 feet, bear right to stay on 402 North.
- In about 2.4 miles, turn left onto Coolbaugh Road.
- In 6.5 miles, turn left onto Marshalls Creek Road. Otter Lake is on the right in 0.5 miles.
From I-84
- Take the Milford exit to Route 6 East.
- Take Route 209 South to Marshalls Creek.
- Turn right onto Route 402 North. In 100 feet, bear left onto Marshalls Creek Road.
- Otter Lake is 7 miles from there.
Located in the Heart of the Poconos
Mountains, rivers and waterfalls, right on your doorstep.
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The Water Gap from Mount Tammany
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Rafting the Delaware
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Dingmans Falls
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Steamtown’s excursion train
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Big Boulder Lake
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Autumn at Bushkill Falls
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Jim Thorpe
Things to Do Nearby
Nearest first, with approximate drive times from the resort.
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Outdoors
Adventure Sports
Marshalls Creek · 9 mi, about 20 min
Canoe, kayak and raft trips down the Delaware River through the Water Gap National Recreation Area, from a couple of hours to overnight camping trips, with boats, gear and the shuttle included. Late April to late October.
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Outdoors
Mountain Creek Riding Stable
Cresco · 10 mi, about 25 min
Easy-paced guided trail rides through the woods and across a mountain creek, for beginners and occasional riders, plus pony rides for little ones.
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Outdoors
Shawnee Mountain
East Stroudsburg · 11 mi, about 25 min
A family-run ski area since 1975, with 23 trails, day and night skiing, terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snow tubing park in winter, and festivals and events through the year.
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Outdoors
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap · 12 mi, about 30 min
About 70,000 acres along 40 miles of the free-flowing Delaware River: paddle between forested mountains, fish the trout streams, swim at Smithfield Beach, or look down into the 1,200-foot-deep gap from the ridge.
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Evenings Out
Shawnee Playhouse
Shawnee on Delaware · 12 mi, about 25 min
Live theater in the Poconos since 1904: affordable professional and youth productions all year, from summer musicals to holiday shows.
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Evenings Out
Mount Airy Casino Resort
Mount Pocono · 12 mi, about 30 min
Slots and table games around the clock, a poker room and sportsbook, a spa and restaurants. Guests 21 and over.
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Outdoors
Mount Tammany & the Appalachian Trail
Delaware Water Gap · 14 mi, about 30 min
A steep climb of about a mile to a famous overlook of the Water Gap, or a walk on the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the river right here.
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Shopping
Olde Engine Works
Stroudsburg · 14 mi, about 25 min
An indoor antique market with nearly 100 dealers in a restored 1903 machine shop just off Main Street, where the stock changes every day.
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Family Fun
Great Wolf Lodge
Scotrun · 17 mi, about 35 min
An indoor waterpark kept at 84 degrees all year, with slides, a wave pool and splash areas for little ones. Day passes available.
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Outdoors
Bushkill Falls
Bushkill · 17 mi, about 35 min
The “Niagara of Pennsylvania”: eight waterfalls deep in the woods, reached by trails and bridges with views of the falls and the forest. Open April through November.
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Shopping
Pocono Premium Outlets
Tannersville · 17 mi, about 35 min
More than 100 outlet stores in one place, including Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Under Armour, with places to eat.
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Family Fun
Kalahari Resorts
Pocono Manor · 18 mi, about 40 min
America’s largest indoor waterpark, open all year with day passes, and an outdoor waterpark in summer.
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Family Fun
Camelback Resort
Tannersville · 19 mi, about 35 min
Camelbeach, Pennsylvania’s largest mountain waterpark, in summer; Aquatopia, the indoor waterpark, all year; a mountain coaster, ziplines and treetop adventures; and skiing and snow tubing in winter.
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Promised Land State Park
Greentown · 20 mi, about 40 min
Two lakes for swimming, boating and fishing, and miles of trails through 3,000 acres of forest.
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Family Fun
Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton · 42 mi, about 1 hr 10 min
Steam locomotives in a working rail yard: watch the roundhouse and shop, see Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4012, and ride a short train in season. Free admission.
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Family Fun
Crayola Experience
Easton · 43 mi, about 1 hr 10 min
More than 20 hands-on creative attractions over four floors: wrap your own crayon, make drip art and melt-and-mold creations, and color without the cleanup.
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Family Fun
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Allentown · 58 mi, about 1 hr 30 min
Over 60 rides, including seven roller coasters, plus the Wildwater Kingdom waterpark and Planet Snoopy for younger kids.
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