Stillwater Lake - Union Dale

Located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Stillwater Lake is located in Union Dale, Pennsylvania, and spans 85-acres. Scranton is 30 miles northwest, New York City is 92 miles southeast, and Philadelphia is 152 miles south.

The closest location for emergency care is the Wayne Memorial Hospital, 21 miles north. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 36 northwest.

Life on the Water

Stillwater Lake offers several activities like boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, yellow perch, and largemouth bass.

Things to Do Around Stillwater Lake

The Stourbridge Line Train Excursion in nearby Honesdale offers visitors a chance to experience classic rail travel firsthand. Their fully restored travel cars can take you through the Pocono Mountains or along the Lackawaxen River.

At Christmastime, families can take a trip on the Santa Christmas Tree Express. A heated travel coach will take you to a Christmas Tree Farm where you can pick your favorite tree and visit Santa!

Fort Delaware Museum has several educational exhibits and activities about the Delaware Company Pioneers and what life was like for them. Take the kids out to learn about Pennsylvanian history and live like an eighteenth-century pioneer for the day!

Grab a bite to eat at one of the locals’ favorite restaurants like The Beacon Bar & Grill, Binghams, or Crystal Pines Restaurant.

Visit Scranton

Scranton is a city situated in northeast Pennsylvania. This place makes for a great day trip, where you can learn more about the Industrial Revolution and enjoy some great food.

Scranton is nicknamed The Electric City. It received this name from the revolution of electric lights that began at the Dickson Manufacturing Company in 1880. The city then was the first place in the country to have electric-powered streetcars.

The Steamtown National Historic Site is a free-to-enter park that catalogs the role steam engines and its workers who maintained them played in the American Industrial Revolution. This family-friendly site has an activity everyone will enjoy.

The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is another excellent place to learn about the Industrial Revolution. Here, the focus is Pennsylvania's main export: coal. The museum narrates the ups and downs of workers and companies during this time.

After a long day of fun in Scranton, try one of its many highly-rated eateries. Cooper's Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Viewmont Diner, and Ipanema Grille are a selection of the diverse options available.

For the Lover of Nature

Stillwater Lake is the perfect place for those seeking a calm and secluded lake experience that's close to great amenities.