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About

Promised Land is a state park of about 3,000 acres on the Pocono Plateau, 1,800 feet above sea level, surrounded by 12,464 acres of Delaware State Forest. It is in Pike County, 10 miles north of Canadensis along PA Route 390.

Two lakes and two sand beaches make it a summer spot for swimming, fishing and boating, with rowboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats and paddleboards on Promised Land and Lower lakes. Motors are electric only. The park and the state forest around it have about 50 miles of hiking trails. The Masker Museum, one of the largest Civilian Conservation Corps museums in Pennsylvania according to the state, is off Pickerel Point Road and free to enter.

History

The state says Pennsylvania bought the land from 1902 to 1904 after it had been repeatedly clear-cut, and Promised Land became the fourth state park in 1905. The Civilian Conservation Corps later built roads, trails and recreation facilities here.

When to go

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. The beaches are open daily from Memorial Day to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. The Masker Museum is usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily from early July. Check with the park office to confirm hours.

The park office, beach and overnight areas keep their own seasons and hours.

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Good to know

There are no lifeguards at the beaches. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by a person at least 14 years old.

Smoking is not allowed on the beaches or in the swimming areas.

Hunting is permitted on about 1,300 acres during established seasons.

Cell service is unpredictable, so download the park map before you go.

Price

• EntranceNo entrance fee

Fees apply for some things, such as campsites and cabins.

Prices checked November 2026 on the website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. They can change, so check before you go.

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