Pennsylvania State Parks

Promised Land State Park

Adventure awaits at Promised Land State Park in northeastern Pennsylvania.

100 Lower Lake Road
Greentown, PA 18426
570-676-3428
promisedlandsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

A fisherman on the side of the lake in the early spring

Overview

About 3,000 acres in size, Promised Land State Park is on the Pocono Plateau, 1,800 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by 12,464 acres of the Delaware State Forest(opens in a new tab), including natural areas. Visitors can enjoy:

Fishing and boating in two lakes
Rustic cabins
Camping
Miles of hiking trails
Exploring the forests

The forests of the park consist primarily of beech, oak, maple, and hemlock trees. Two lakes and several small streams add to the park’s outstanding scenic beauty.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

Promised Land State Park is in Pike County, 10 miles north of Canadensis, along PA Route 390. The park is easily accessed from interstate highways 80 and 84.

It is within a one to three hour drive from Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Reading, Harrisburg, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre. The park is about 100 miles north of Philadelphia and 35 miles from the New York and New Jersey state borders.

GPS DD: Lat. 41.29942 Long. -75.21412

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Wayne Memorial Hospital(opens in a new tab)
601 Park Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
570-253-8100

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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

Environmental education programming is offered from April through October at both Promised Land State Park and Varden Conservation Area. From Memorial Day though Labor Day, recreational programming is offered on Fridays and Saturdays.

From late June through early September, the park offers a weekly nature arts and crafts program for children of all ages that is organized by conservation volunteers.

The park also offers a family fishing program which builds fishing skills and includes loaner poles, bait, and tackle. Loaner poles can also be borrowed at the park office and the Masker Museum.

Spring through fall, curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.