North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4

Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania · on North Arrowhead Lake

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WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: No fee found
SEASON: Varies by conditions

About North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4

Beach 4 is one of several designated swimming beaches on North Arrowhead Lake, a 78-acre reservoir (impounded 1970) inside Arrowhead Lake, a private gated residential community near Thornhurst/Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania. The lake system was purpose-built for recreation, a private lake to swim in rather than a public swimming hole, and is managed by the Arrowhead Lake Community Association (ALCA) for residents, guests, and renters rather than the general public.

The spot sits within the wooded, rolling-hills landscape of the Pocono Mountains, on North Arrowhead Lake, a smaller impoundment (about 78 acres) connected to the community's larger 250-acre main lake. The lake was dammed across a Trout Creek tributary in 1970 specifically to create a recreational reservoir for the residential development.

Swimming at North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4

Described as a clean, well-maintained beach with calm, non-motorized lake water suited to family swimming; a first-hand visitor account describes swimming regularly at one of the community's beaches during a stay, alongside use of on-site pools and rented canoes/kayaks/paddleboards.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Drive-up/private-community beach reached via internal community roads; no trail or hike is involved. Exact walk time from a car to the Beach 4 shoreline was not documented in available sources.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

Calm, non-motorized lake water and community family programming (swim lessons, water aerobics, kids' craft classes) suggest a family-oriented setting, but no source confirmed lifeguard presence, beach entry slope/depth, or supervision policy for Beach 4 specifically, so caution is warranted absent on-site confirmation.

On the water

KayaksCanoesPaddleboardsSailboatsElectric boat

Restrictions: No gasoline-powered boats permitted on Arrowhead Lake or North Arrowhead Lake; only sailboats, electric craft, and non-motorized rentals are allowed.

Access to the lakes and any watercraft use is restricted to Arrowhead Lake Community Association (ALCA) residents, guests, and authorized short-term renters, per the community's gated, members-only status.

Rentals nearby

Arrowhead Lake Community Association (ALCA) Recreation Department

Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals available on-site to community residents, guests, and authorized renters

Within the Arrowhead Lake gated community, Pocono Lake / Thornhurst, PA

Backstory

North Arrowhead Dam was built across a Trout Creek tributary in 1970, creating North Arrowhead Lake as part of a reservoir system purpose-built for the Arrowhead Lake residential community's recreation.

North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4: FAQ

Is North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4 kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

Where do I park for North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4?

Access is by car via the gated community's internal roads (one visitor account noted their rental home was about 1.5 miles from the community's main Beach 2), but no source specified dedicated beach parking arrangements, capacity, or cost for Beach 4.

Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4?

What are the rules at North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4?

Arrowhead Lake is a private, gated community with no public access; the lake and its beaches are managed by the Arrowhead Lake Community Association (ALCA) for members, guests, and short-term renters. A QR code is required for anyone age 14 or older to use any ALCA facility, amenity, or event. No gasoline-powered boats are allowed on either Arrowhead Lake or North Arrowhead Lake, though sailboats and rental non-motorized craft are permitted.

What water body is North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4 on?

North Arrowhead lakes, PA, Beach 4 is on North Arrowhead Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.