Family Cabin Getaways on a Private Pocono Lake
Family Vacations in the Pocono Mountains
Give your family room to spread out, slow down, and spend time together on 325 wooded acres surrounding a private 76-acre spring-fed lake.
Mountain Springs Lake Resort is open year-round, with multi-bedroom cabins, full kitchens, seasonal lake activities, playgrounds, trails, fishing, and a peaceful setting. Families can enjoy a different Pocono experience in every season while staying close to Camelback, Kalahari, Mount Airy, dining, shopping, and other major attractions.
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Why Families Choose Mountain Springs Lake Resort
Space to Be Together Without Feeling Crowded
A family stay here is less about rushing from one scheduled attraction to another and more about having choices. Spend the morning at the lake, walk the trail, cook together in your cabin, visit a nearby Pocono attraction, or simply enjoy time outside without leaving the property.
- Two- and three-bedroom cabins with full kitchens
- Seasonal assigned rowboat access with resort accommodations
- Private-lake fishing with no Pennsylvania fishing license required
- Two private beaches and designated natural swimming areas
- Three playground or play areas around the property
- Two-mile nature trail through the wooded resort grounds
- Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, heat, air conditioning, linens, and bath towels
- Easy access to nearby Pocono attractions while staying in a quieter setting
Family Time Right at the Resort
Things Families Can Do Without Getting Back in the Car
Warm-weather activities are seasonal and weather dependent, while the wooded setting and room to unwind are part of the resort experience in every season.
Swim at the Lake
Spend warm-weather days at two private lake beaches with designated natural swimming areas. There is no lifeguard on duty.
Take Out the Rowboat
Accommodations include seasonal assigned rowboat access, weather permitting. Personal flotation devices are required.
Go Fishing Together
Fish the resort's private lake without a Pennsylvania fishing license. Fishing equipment and live bait are available through the resort.
Explore the Nature Trail
Walk roughly two miles through the resort's wooded property and around portions of the lake.
Play Outside
Three playground or play areas and open outdoor spaces give children room to move and explore.
Indoor & Outdoor Games
Use the Ping Pong Room or borrow complimentary game equipment through Guest Services.
A Different Family Getaway in Every Season
Mountain Springs Lake Resort Is a Four-Season Pocono Resort
The resort welcomes guests year-round. The family cabin collection gives you a comfortable home base through all four seasons, while the designated 3-season accommodations operate during the warmer months.
Trout Season & the Fish to Win Challenge
April brings Saturday trout stocking on the private lake and the annual Fish to Win Challenge. A grand-prize Golden Trout is stocked each Saturday in April, giving registered guests a chance to win a future complimentary three-night stay. Fishing poles and live bait are available through the resort, and no Pennsylvania fishing license is required on our private lake.
Explore the Fish to Win ChallengeLake Days, Beaches & Family Time Outdoors
Summer is made for the private lake: two beaches, designated natural swimming areas, seasonal rowboats, fishing, playgrounds, the nature trail, outdoor games, and long days with room for the family to spread out.
Explore Summer Resort ActivitiesFall Foliage & Our October Pumpkin Tradition
Fall brings colorful Pocono foliage, crisp walks on the Tricky Trail, fishing, and quieter lake days. October guests can take part in the resort's pumpkin tradition with a complimentary pumpkin, pumpkin decorating or carving, and the seasonal contest for a chance to win a future three-night stay.
Plan an October GetawaySledding, Snowy Cabins & Nearby Skiing
Winter turns the resort into a quieter snowy retreat. Sled rentals are available through the resort for sledding when conditions allow, while Camelback Mountain Resort is approximately 10 minutes away for skiing, snow tubing, and other winter activities. Families can also reach Kalahari and other Pocono attractions without staying in the middle of the crowds.
See Why Families Stay Near CamelbackSeasonal activities, lake use, snow conditions, and contest details are subject to weather, operating conditions, and current resort schedules.
Choose the Right Family Base Camp
Family-Friendly Places to Stay
For most families, the two- and three-bedroom cabin collection is the best place to start. Select 3-season accommodations provide additional family options during the warmer months.
The Main Family Collection
2–3 Bedroom Cabins
Lakeview, Woodside, and Hemlock cabins offer multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, gathering space, Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, and seasonal rowboat access.
- Options for up to six guests
- Full kitchens
- Lakefront, lakeview, and wooded settings
- Select cabins with dishwashers or designated fire pits
Spring Through Fall
Select 3-Season Accommodations
The Farmhouse, Cottage, and select seasonal apartments provide additional layouts for warmer-month stays. Occupancy and kitchen features vary by accommodation.
- Farmhouse, cottage, and apartment layouts
- Kitchen or kitchenette depending on the accommodation
- Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
- Seasonal assigned rowboat access
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Near the Attractions, Away From the Crowds
Stay Close to Major Pocono Attractions in Every Season
Mountain Springs Lake Resort gives families both sides of a Pocono vacation: a private lake and wooded place to come home to, plus convenient access to the region's best-known attractions. Camelback Mountain Resort is approximately 10 minutes away, with Kalahari, Mount Airy, shopping, dining, hiking, waterfalls, and seasonal Pocono activities also within easy reach.
Family Travel Made Easier
Practical Details for a Family Cabin Stay
A little planning goes a long way, especially when you are traveling with children or preparing meals together.
Planning Your Family Trip
Pocono Family Vacation – Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about family accommodations, kitchens, lake activities, fishing, swimming, linens, Wi-Fi, nearby attractions, and arrival times.
Which accommodations are best for families?
The two- and three-bedroom Lakeview, Woodside, and Hemlock cabins are the main family accommodation collection. Select 3-season accommodations also welcome families during their operating season. The Luxury Suites are adult-only and limited to a maximum of two adults.
Do the family cabins have full kitchens?
Yes. The two- and three-bedroom cabins have full kitchens with cookware, dishes, flatware, basic utensils, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and drip coffee maker. Kitchen arrangements in 3-season accommodations vary by unit.
Does the resort provide food, groceries, or condiments?
No. The resort does not provide groceries, condiments, spices, cooking ingredients, or on-site restaurant service. Families can bring their own food and essentials or use nearby dining and shopping options.
Are rowboats and fishing available for families?
Yes. Resort accommodations include access to an assigned rowboat during boating season, weather permitting. Fishing is allowed on the private resort lake, and no Pennsylvania fishing license is required there. Resort boating and fishing rules apply.
Does Mountain Springs Lake Resort have a swimming pool?
No. The resort does not have a swimming pool. During warmer months, guests can use designated natural swimming areas at two private lake beaches. There is no lifeguard on duty.
What activities are available for children?
Depending on the season and weather, families can enjoy lake swimming, rowboats, fishing, three playground or play areas, the two-mile nature trail, the Ping Pong Room, outdoor spaces, and complimentary game equipment available through Guest Services.
Are linens and towels provided?
Yes. Bed linens and bath towels are provided. Families should bring their own beach towels for lake and beach use.
Do the accommodations have Wi-Fi and television?
Yes. Accommodations have Wi-Fi and Smart TVs. Traditional cable television service is no longer provided.
Is the resort close to Camelback and Kalahari?
Yes. Mountain Springs Lake Resort provides convenient access to Camelback, Kalahari, Mount Airy, restaurants, shopping, hiking, waterfalls, and other Pocono Mountains attractions while keeping a quieter lake-and-woods setting.
Is Mountain Springs Lake Resort a four-season family resort?
Yes. The resort welcomes guests year-round. Spring brings trout fishing and the Fish to Win Challenge; summer centers on the lake, beaches, rowboats, playgrounds, and trails; fall brings Pocono foliage and the October pumpkin tradition; and winter offers snowy cabin stays, resort sled rentals when conditions allow, and convenient access to nearby skiing and winter attractions. The designated 3-season accommodations operate only during the warmer months.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in begins at 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
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