Ski-Adjacent Pocono Communities

Close to the Poconos' downhill resorts (Camelback, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Shawnee, and Blue Mountain), putting the slopes within a short drive. Ski-season access drives strong winter demand, while community amenities keep them appealing the rest of the year.

30 communities

Big Bass Lake

Lackawanna / Wayne County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

2 lakes, beaches, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, ski slope, fitness · Top 2 STR community

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Big Boulder / Jack Frost Communities

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Boulder Lake Club, beach, boat rentals; ski-in proximity

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Blue Heron Townhomes

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Big Boulder Lake access; walk to ski

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Blue Mountain Lake Estates

Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Lake, pool, tennis, clubhouse; STR zoning district

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Boulder Lake Village

Carbon County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Big Boulder Lake, pool, tennis; optional beach club

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Camelot Forest

Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly

Lake, tennis, beach, central sewer; Tobyhanna Twp; register with HOA

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Eagle Lake

Lackawanna County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Lake, beach, pool, tennis, golf, small ski hill; RV community

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Eagle Rock Resort

Luzerne County
GATED~ Restricted

18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course plus 9-hole executive course, ski slopes and snow tubing, private Lake Susquehanna with beach, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, equestrian center, 24-hour gated security

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Fawn Acres

Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted

Near Shawnee Mountain; Smithfield Twp R-1

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Harmony Ridge

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Wooded townhomes; Lake Harmony area; across from Big Boulder ski

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Lake Harmony Estates

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Lake Harmony beach & marina access, tennis · #1 Ranked STR Community · $500/yr STR permit

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Laurelwoods at Big Boulder Lake

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Big Boulder Lake access; optional Boulder Lake Club; adjacent to ski

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Little Gap Estates

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Near Blue Mountain Ski Resort; Lower Towamensing Twp permits STR

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Locust Lake Village

Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

3 lakes, 2 beaches, clubhouse, ski hill, tennis; golf carts & ATVs; new STR apps may face waitlist

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Masthope Mountain

Pike County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Lake, tennis, pool, restaurant, clubhouse, private ski area

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Midlake on Big Boulder

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Lakefront condos on Big Boulder Lake; adjacent Big Boulder ski

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Northridge at Camelback

Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly

Tennis, pool, fitness; on Camelback Mountain; resort zoned; strong ski-season demand

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Northslope I & III at Shawnee

Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted

Townhome format with reduced exterior maintenance; directly across from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area; minutes from Shawnee skiing and the Delaware River

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Northslope II at Shawnee

Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly

Townhome format with reduced exterior maintenance; directly across from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area; minutes from Shawnee skiing and the Delaware River; STR allowed with township permit

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Pocono Ranch Lands

Pike County
GATED~ Restricted

Horseback riding, private ski slope with lift and chalet, two heated pools, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, ball fields, hiking trails; hundreds of acres of preserved green belt

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Saw Creek Estates

Pike County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Private ski, 4 outdoor + 2 indoor pools, indoor tennis, lakes, fitness · large gated community

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Shawnee Estates

Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted

Single-family homes near Shawnee Mountain; Smithfield Township allows STR only in resort zone, not in this residential community

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Shawnee Valley

Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted

Private residential community near Shawnee Mountain and the Delaware River; R-1 zoning; Smithfield Township allows STR only in resort zone

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Ski Side Village

Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted

Condominium and townhome community at the base of Camelback Mountain; seasonal pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise room; Pocono Township

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Snow Ridge Village

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Townhomes & patio homes adjacent to Jack Frost Ski; STR common

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Split Rock at Lake Harmony

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Resort-area subdivision in Lake Harmony; no HOA; paid access to Split Rock Resort indoor water park, golf, dining, bowling, arcade, theater; STR allowed with Kidder Township permit and inspection

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The Hideout

Wayne County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

5 lakes, 2 pools, ski slope, 9-hole golf, tennis, beach, restaurant, 24/7 security

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Village at Camelback

Monroe County
GATED✓ STR Friendly

Tennis, indoor pool, clubhouse; townhomes on Camelback Mountain

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Villages of Blue Heron

Carbon County
✓ STR Friendly

Big Boulder Lake access; walk to ski

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Winona Lakes

Monroe County
✓ STR Friendly

Lakes, pools, playgrounds; between Shawnee Ski & Bushkill Falls

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