Outdoorsmen (and women!) have taken advantage of the Poconos’ recreational smorgasbord for several decades now, making this region one of the top tourist destinations in America. You’ll find three state parks, 13 community parks and more than 20,725 acres of state game lands.

With 23 sites/streams listed by the Fish Commission, water is a huge highlight in Wayne County. Lake Wallenpaupack (52 miles of shoreline) and the Delaware River reside within our boundaries, along with several dozen glacial lakes and hundreds of impoundments (more lakes than any other county in Pennsylvania). The Delaware River, in particular, is classified as a National Scenic & Recreational River, although most of the land surrounding it is privately owned, not government controlled.

It’s no wonder visitors flock to Wayne County to take advantage of the myriad of rafting and canoeing opportunities, not to mention the great trout fishing! Of course, where there’s water there are also opportunities to hike, camp, boat, saddle up for a horseback ride or just soak up the sun.

Wayne County enjoys a four-season climate, with average temperatures ranging from lows in the teens in winter to the 80s in the summer. Average annual precipitation is 39 inches, with snowfall ranging from 55 to 75 inches — depending on location and elevation. So when the temperature cools, downhill and cross-country skiers rejoice at the chances to play on our mountainsides. Snowmobiling and ice fishing, too, attract a good number of fans, and the hunting opportunities for deer, black bear and turkey abound.

For golf and tennis lovers, the resorts in the area offer a number of top-notch facilities, designed to challenge your game.

JUST THE FACTS

Highest point: Mount Ararat - 2,656 feet above sea level
Lowest point: Delaware River, Berlin Township - 680 feet
Water: Estimated 11,000 acres of surface water
Forests: More than 50% of the land area

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