CARBON COUNTY · PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP · ALBRIGHTSVILLE
Mount Pocahontas is a private non-gated residential community in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, located off Route 534 in Albrightsville. The community is one of the larger private developments in the area, with 27 miles of private roads and 1,900 lots across a wooded Carbon County landscape. It is governed by the Mt. Pocahontas Property Owners Association (MPPOA), and all property owners are members of the association by deed covenant. The community has a mix of year-round residents, second-home owners, and vacation rental properties.
Its location in Penn Forest Township gives it strong regional access. Big Boulder and Jack Frost ski areas are close by, along with Blue Mountain, Camelback, Pocono Raceway, Hickory Run State Park, Bushkill Falls, and historic Jim Thorpe. The PA Turnpike Northeast Extension and Interstate 80 are nearby, making it accessible from the Philadelphia, Allentown, and New York markets.
✓ STR Permitted — Penn Forest Township
STR is permitted in Penn Forest Township with township registration. Buyers should confirm current registration requirements and any MPPOA-level rules before purchasing.
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A large private community in Penn Forest Township with a pool, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, and 27 miles of private roads — close to Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Pocono Raceway, and Jim Thorpe. STR permitted. Kerry can help you find the right property here.