Mauch Chunk Lake Park
County park
About
Mauch Chunk Lake Park is a Carbon County park built around a 330-acre lake near Jim Thorpe. The park has a swimming beach with play equipment, a refreshment stand and a beach pavilion, plus boat launches, boat rental, a lakeside picnic grove, and a campground with 135 sites.
The picnic grove has tables and hibachis a short walk from the beach, and covered pavilions can be rented. The Fish and Boat Commission notes a fully accessible fishing pier at the lake.
When to go
Summer is the main season. The beach and swimming area are open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and swimming is allowed only while lifeguards are on duty. The picnic area is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in that period and the park closes at sunset at other times from April through October. The park office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Good to know
Lifeguard shortages have closed swimming at times. In September 2026 the park closed swimming for Labor Day weekend for that reason, so call ahead.
Pets and alcohol are not permitted on the beach, and pets and alcohol are not allowed in the campground.
Pavilion rentals need an advance reservation and include park admission.
Price
- Adult, county resident$3
- Child (ages 4 to 12), county resident$2
- Adult, non-county$10
- Child (ages 4 to 12), non-county$7
Daily admission applies to the beach and picnic areas Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Children 3 and under, people with disabilities, and people 65 and older are free. Check the website before you go.
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Carbon County. They can change, so check before you go.
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