Otter Lake
Middle Smithfield Township, PA
★★★★★
4.8(5 reviews)Amenities Overview
🐕Dog-Friendly
🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
⛺Camping
About Otter Lake
Otter Lake: Your Peaceful Pocono Escape
Looking for a relaxing getaway near Middle Smithfield Township? Otter Lake, located at 18302 in Middle Smithfield Township, PA, is a hidden gem averaging a fantastic 4.8-star rating. It's the perfect spot for a quiet day out or a longer camping trip (availability permitting, of course).
The lake itself is a tranquil place for a variety of activities. You'll often find good fishing opportunities, with perch and bluegill commonly caught. A convenient boat ramp makes launching your own boat easy. If you prefer a more leisurely approach, paddle boats are available for rent, and there's a launch area to get you started.
Families with well-behaved dogs will be pleased to know there's a designated dog park. Always check the current rules before bringing your furry friend, though.
Recent visitors have raved about the lake's peaceful atmosphere. One visitor gave it a four-star rating, mentioning the beautiful scenery and how relaxing it was to spend the day there. Another gave it a perfect five-star rating, highlighting the cleanliness of the area and the friendly atmosphere. Overall, people consistently mention the calm and enjoyable experience Otter Lake provides.
Whether you're looking for a day of fishing, a relaxing paddle boat ride, or a peaceful escape in nature, Otter Lake is well worth a visit. Come experience the charm of this popular Pocono lake for yourself!
Detailed Information
Fishing
- Fish Species: perch, bluegill
- Facilities: boat ramp
Dog Policies
- friendly
Boating
- Boat Types: paddle boat
- Facilities: ramp
- Facilities: rental
- Facilities: launch
Reviews
- ★★★★★over 1 year agoNice quiet lake with a useful boat ramp to help launching & recovering your boat. The lake was larger than I first thought. The fishing was good, but you need to be aware of fishing limits because it's easy to violate them if you are not aware of those limits beforehand. Encountered few obstacles in the water while fishing. It was an enjoyable visit.
- ★★★★★over 6 years agoWe absolutely love Otter Lake Campground! Everything is very well maintained, very clean, and the lake and scenery are very relaxing. We love the paddle boat rentals, the catch and release fishing, and watching their beautiful pet peacocks. My young son caught multiple perch and bluegills. We also love the indoor pool and hot tubs, and the multiple playgrounds. Another favorite activity for my little one is the old-fashioned fire truck ride.
- ★★★★★about 5 years agoWe had a great time here! Dog friendly, ample facilities, and plenty of fun while being pretty spaced out from other folks! Would definitely go back!
- ★★★★★over 2 years agoVery nice campground, well maintained, and clean. Sites are big, flat/level gravel. Beautiful Lake.
- ★★★★★over 1 year agoLove this place, so much to do, loads of planned activities. I can't give 5 star as there is no dog park. But other than that I highly recommend this campground.