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Lake Wallenpaupack

Palmyra · Paupack · Salem · Greene, Pennsylvania — Pike County.

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5,461Surface acres
10Public access sites
2.7 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120022795).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Wallenpaupack is in Pennsylvania

The red circle marks Lake Wallenpaupack.

Fast facts

About Lake Wallenpaupack

  • Counties: Pike, Wayne
  • Shore towns: Palmyra, Paupack, Salem, Greene
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 116 mi from Harrisburg and 257 mi from Pittsburgh, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Pennsylvania

Official PFBC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 10 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass and Striped bass
  • Swimming. 3 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Walking. 2.7 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 22 campgrounds within 15 mi, 2 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Rusty Crayfish recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (PA Fish and Boat Commission)

5,698Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by PFBC biologists as warmwater/coolwater fishing opportunities: Black crappie, Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Striped bass, Walleye, Yellow perch.

Source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) warmwater/coolwater fisheries lakes and stocked trout waterbodies (via PASDA), record for Lake Wallenpaupack, Pike/Wayne County. See PFBC fishing for regulations and stocking schedules. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Lake Wallenpaupack shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Wilsonville Recreation Area Campground (campground)Ironwood Point Recreation Area Campground (campground)1St Klas Marina (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri (Boat launch)5Ironwood Point (Boat launch)6Ledged Dale (Boat launch)7Wallenpaupack Lake Access (Boat launch)8Walt'S Landing (Boat launch)9Wilsonville (Boat launch)10Palmyra Township Public Beach (Beach)11Sandy Beach (Beach)12Gravel Beach (Beach)131 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeachShoreline trail Campground
  1. 11St Klas Marina
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Greene
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  5. 5Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  6. 6Ironwood Point
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  7. 7Ledged Dale
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  8. 8Wallenpaupack Lake Access
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  9. 9Walt'S Landing
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  10. 10Wilsonville
    Boat launch · Palmyra
  11. 11Palmyra Township Public Beach
    Beach
  12. 12Sandy Beach
    Beach
  13. 13Gravel Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120022795), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: PFBC fishing and boating access points and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

2.7 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 10%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
North, east and west shoresWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 2.7 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Wallenpaupack shoreline, mostly along the north, east and west shores.

Trails along the shore

Trailheads & parking

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Lake Wallenpaupack

We found 22 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Wallenpaupack, 5 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Pennsylvania

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.4119, -75.2461). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Wallenpaupack. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Wallenpaupack

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    10 public access sites listed, 10 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    1St Klas MarinaPalmyraKen SandtsBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.4176, -75.2061
    Boat rampGreene—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.3672, -75.3190
    Boat rampPalmyra—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.4495, -75.1820
    Boat rampPalmyra—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.4504, -75.1825
    Caffrey Rec. Area/CapriPalmyraPPLBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.4331, -75.2237
    Ironwood PointPalmyraPPLBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.3707, -75.2775
    Ledged DalePalmyraPPLBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.3671, -75.3234
    Wallenpaupack Lake AccessPalmyraPFBCBoat ramp · Yes ramp—No feeBoating41.4597, -75.1900
    Walt'S LandingPalmyraPrivateBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.4595, -75.1994
    WilsonvillePalmyraPPLBoat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating41.4507, -75.1802

    PFBC fishing and boating access points and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 3 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Palmyra Township Public BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Sandy BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Gravel BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Wallenpaupack

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Wallenpaupack

    How big is Lake Wallenpaupack?

    Lake Wallenpaupack covers about 5,461 acres in Palmyra, Paupack, Salem and Greene, Pennsylvania (Pike County).

    What fish are in Lake Wallenpaupack?

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Striped bass, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Channel catfish, Pumpkinseed and Rock bass.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Wallenpaupack?

    Yes. 10 public trailer launches are listed: Wilsonville, 1St Klas Marina and Caffrey Rec. Area/Capri. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Wallenpaupack?

    OpenStreetMap shows 3 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Wallenpaupack?

    Yes. We list 22 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 5 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Wallenpaupack?

    Lake Wallenpaupack touches Palmyra, Paupack, Salem and Greene in Pike County and Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

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