Tall Timber Lake

Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania · on Kistler Run

Verified · 3 independent sources

WATER: lake
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: Yes, see below
SEASON: Varies by conditions

About Tall Timber Lake

Tall Timber Lake (also mapped as Timber Trails Lake) is a small, privately owned lake with a sand beach, a residents-only swimming hole inside the gated Timber Trails residential community off PA Route 423 in Pocono Pines. It is a sister HOA community to the larger Lake Naomi Club and is not open to the general public, so it is not a lake to swim in for casual visitors.

The lake sits within the forested, large-lot Timber Trails subdivision, a gated community across Route 423 from the Lake Naomi Club's Logan Steele Recreation Center. The Timber Trails Community Association (TTCA) owns the lake, beach, entrance, gatehouse, and walking trails as common areas.

Swimming at Tall Timber Lake

Described by the managing association as a small, clear lake with multiple swimming areas and a sand beach suited to families; a playground and grass area sit adjacent to the beach for games and picnicking. One unofficial aggregator listing characterizes parts of the beach as shallow and not ideal for strong swimming, but this claim is unverified.

How to get to this swimming hole

Located within the private Timber Trails community off PA Route 423 in Pocono Pines, entered through a manned/automated gatehouse; not reachable without community membership or an escorted realty appointment.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. No hike is needed. The beach sits directly on Timber Trails Community Association property and is reached by driving through the community's gatehouse off PA Route 423 to the lakefront common area, not via any trail.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

OK with supervision

The lake's own manager (Lake Naomi Club, via lakenaomiclub.com) describes it as 'a small, clear lake with plenty of swimming areas for water fun and sand for relaxing' and 'a perfect family beach,' with a playground and grass picnic area next to the sand. No source confirms a lifeguard is on duty (one low-confidence aggregator, Sandee, explicitly says there is no lifeguard and calls parts of the beach shallow/not ideal for strong swimming), so treat as family-friendly but supervise kids directly given the unconfirmed lifeguard status.

Restrooms

Yes

On-site restroom with running water at the beach, per the Lake Naomi Club's official lakes-and-beaches page.

Water clarity

Clear

The managing association's own description calls it 'a small, clear lake' (lakenaomiclub.com); no independent water-quality or visitor source was found to corroborate this in more detail.

On the water

No official TTCA/Lake Naomi Club source specifying which watercraft (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, motorboat) are permitted on the lake, or any electric-only/no-wake rules, could be found. A low-confidence aggregator listing (Sandee) mentions kayaking and paddleboarding as visitor activities alongside fishing, but this reads as templated generic content and is not corroborated, so it is not listed as confirmed.

Tall Timber Lake: FAQ

Does Tall Timber Lake charge a fee?

No public admission; access requires TTCA (Timber Trails Community Association) residency/membership and a 'Member Beach Pass' issued by the association. Separate Lake Naomi Club membership is required for golf, pool, and clubhouse amenities.

Is Tall Timber Lake kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Tall Timber Lake?

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

Where do I park for Tall Timber Lake?

Access is only through the gated Timber Trails entrance with vehicle ID stickers/sign-in for guests; no verified detail on a specific lot size or whether any parking is available to non-residents. A low-confidence aggregator (Sandee) claims free designated-lot parking with limited spaces plus street overflow, but this is unconfirmed and inconsistent with the community's private/gated status.

What are the rules at Tall Timber Lake?

Private, gated HOA-owned lake and beach. Guests must be signed in and vehicles carry ID stickers/barcodes at the automated gate; the lake and beach are common property of TTCA and restricted to members with a valid Beach Pass. Not open to the general public.

What water body is Tall Timber Lake on?

Tall Timber Lake is on Kistler Run, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.