Cranberry Lake - Silver Lake Twp

Located in Silver Lake Township, Pennsylvania

Cranberry Lake is a 16-acre lake located in Silver Lake Township, Pennsylvania. It is around three hours northwest of New York, New York.

The closest major airport is Wilkes-Barre Scranton International, 75 minutes south in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Urgent care can be provided at UHS Binghampton General Hospital, 23 minutes north in Binghamton, New York.

Groceries and snacks can be found 22 minutes away at Weis Markets. Locals recommend eateries like Uptown Grill, Sunrise Cafe, The Kickstart Cafe, and Luna Wine & Table.

A Small, Quiet Space

Cranberry Lake offers its residents privacy and great fishing. The lake only has about five houses on its shoreline, so this lake is sure to be your little slice of serenity.

When casting off a line in the morning, anglers can expect to find largemouth bass, rock bass, brook trout, and rainbow trout.

River Ride

Around 10 minutes away is Hallstead, Pennsylvania, with a public access ramp onto the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna is the longest river in the Eastern U.S., at 444 miles. It runs through New York, Pennsylvania, and a little bit of Maryland.

Northern Pennsylvania contains around 146 miles of the Susquehanna and is a well-trodden, scenic stretch of the river to kayak on.

Explore Nearby Nature

Outdoorsmen and women should be sure to visit Salt Springs State Park. This park has three waterfalls and hemlock trees that are over 300 years old. Visitors can hike, camp, hunt, fish, and much more.

Pennsylvania State Game Lands surround this lake. Managed by the state, these plots of land are a dedicated space for legal hunting and trapping. During off-seasons, they also double as beautiful tracts of land to hike!

Visit Binghamton

Binghamton is a suburban city in Southern New York, roughly 30 minutes north of Cranberry Lake. There are lots of activities here the whole family will enjoy!

Head to the Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton to see the Binghamton Rumble Ponies play.

Opened in 1895, Ross Park Zoo is the fifth oldest zoological institution in the U.S. Come see the different animals housed here, including endangered species like the red wolf, African penguin, and snow leopard.

After a long day of fun, try highly-rated local eateries like Chris' Diner, Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge, and Little Venice Restaurant.

Why Cranberry Lake?

If you're looking for an outdoor-centric paradise nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, then you've found the perfect match in Cranberry Lake!