The area
The area around Lake Harmony, Lake Naomi and Bucks County
Ski areas, state parks, river towns and the places locals eat, with measured drive times from each area.
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 30 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 30 min–2 hr
1 hr 30 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 20 min
1 hr–1 hr 20 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 25 min–2 hr
1 hr 15 min–1 hr 40 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 30 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 25 min–1 hr 50 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 20 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 30 min
50 min–1 hr 5 min
2 hr 20 min–3 hr 30 min
2 hr 10 min–3 hr 10 min
2 hr 10 min–3 hr 10 min
50 min–1 hr 10 min
55 min–1 hr 15 min
45 min–1 hr
50 min–1 hr 5 min
30 min–40 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 20 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 20 min
1 hr 50 min–2 hr 30 min
2 hr 50 min–3 hr 50 min
3 hr–3 hr 50 min
2 hr 20 min–3 hr 20 min
3 hr 30 min–4 hr 40 min
3 hr 40 min–4 hr 50 min
3 hr–4 hr 20 min
40 min–55 min
35 min–45 min
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 20 min
50 min–1 hr 5 min
50 min–1 hr 10 min
45 min–1 hr
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 25 min–2 hr
1 hr 15 min–1 hr 30 min
1 hr 30 min–2 hr
1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min
1 hr 5 min–1 hr 40 min
2 hr 20 min–3 hr 20 min
2 hr 10 min–3 hr
2 hr–3 hr
Area pins mark each area, not a home; exact addresses go to booked guests. Drive times are Google Maps typical-traffic ranges for a Saturday 10 AM departure, measured October 2026.
Lake Harmony and Big Boulder
Lake Harmony, Big Boulder and Split Rock
A private lake at about 1,800 feet in Kidder Township, Carbon County, with two ski areas next door. Fourteen Free Bird homes are here. Times are from the south shore of the lake.
Ski, parks and things to do
Lake Harmony Watersports
Boat time for tubing and wakeboarding, kayak and canoe rentals
Big Boulder ski and tube
Night skiing all season and all of the area’s snow tubing
Jack Frost ski area
Big Boulder’s sister mountain, day skiing
Pocono Raceway
NASCAR weekend is June 11 to 13, 2027
Hickory Run State Park
Hawk Falls, the Boulder Field and a sand beach
Kalahari Resorts
Indoor waterpark, open all year
Jim Thorpe
Historic downtown, the scenic railway and rafting outfitters
Eat and drink
Nick’s Lake House
Lakeside dining and bar
Shenanigans
Bar and grill, nightlife
Boulder View Tavern
On Big Boulder Lake, next to the club
Louie’s Prime Steak House
Steakhouse
Piggy’s Restaurant
Breakfast and lunch
Terra Cottage Cafe and Gifts
Breakfast, lunch and gifts
Sunset Green Restaurant
At Split Rock Golf Club
The Hub
Cafe in the Split Rock area
Woody’s Country House
Country restaurant and bar
Farmhouse Blakeslee
Restaurant in Blakeslee
Groceries and errands
Lake Harmony Market
Groceries on the lake
Pocono Farmers Market
Produce and market goods
Ahart’s Market
Supermarket in Blakeslee
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Wine and spirits
Frosty Mountain Beverage
Beer distributor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Supercenter
Supercenter in Mount Pocono
Lake Naomi
Lake Naomi and Pocono Pines
A private 277-acre lake in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, about 15 minutes east of Lake Harmony. Times are from Lake Naomi.
Close to the lake
Lake Naomi Club Beach
Club access needs a temporary membership
Jubilee Restaurant
Breakfast and dinner in Pocono Pines
Hanna’s Farm Market
Produce and groceries in Pocono Pines
Kalahari Resorts
Indoor waterpark, open all year
Camelback Mountain
Skiing, tubing and the Aquatopia waterpark
Pocono Raceway
NASCAR weekend is June 11 to 13, 2027
Big Boulder ski and tube
Night skiing all season
Tobyhanna State Park
A lake with a summer swimming beach
Eat and drink
Jubilee Restaurant
Breakfast and dinner, walkable
Pocono Pines Pizzeria & Restaurant
Pizza and Italian
Moyer’s Country Kitchen
Country breakfast
Stacked Deli
Deli and sandwiches
Three Pierogi
Pierogi and comfort food
Thai Chang Cuisine
Thai
Hanna’s Farm Market
Farm market and groceries
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy in Mount Pocono
Bucks County
Plumstead Township, Bucks County
Horse farms and preserved land between Doylestown and the Delaware River, about 75 to 90 minutes south of the lakes. Times are from the farm’s area.
Towns, parks and sights
Ralph Stover State Park
High Rocks overlook above the Tohickon Creek
Historic Piper Tavern
The closest sit-down dinner
GIANT, Plumstead Square
Groceries and pharmacy
Doylestown
Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle and Main Street dining
Peddler’s Village
Shops and restaurants in Lahaska
New Hope
River town, the playhouse and the New Hope Railroad
Nockamixon State Park
A 1,450-acre lake with boat rentals and a pool
Durham Hill Farm
Wedding venue, for guests in town for a wedding
Eat and drink
Historic Piper Tavern
Historic tavern
Boo’s Firehouse Tavern
Tavern in a firehouse
Luberto’s Bakery & Deli
Bakery and deli
Bucks County Brewery
Brewery
Groveland Grill
Grill
Cock ‘n Bull
At Peddler’s Village
GIANT
Groceries and pharmacy
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Wine and spirits
Jan
31° / 17°
Ski and tube season
Feb
34° / 18°
Ski and tube season
Mar
42° / 25°
Late ski season
Apr
55° / 36°
Rafting season starts
May
65° / 47°
Lake clubs open Memorial Day weekend
Jun
73° / 56°
Lake season
Jul
78° / 61°
Lake season
Aug
76° / 60°
Lake season
Sep
69° / 54°
Quiet lakes after Labor Day
Oct
57° / 43°
Peak color mid to late month
Nov
46° / 33°
Quiet season
Dec
36° / 24°
Ski season starts
Closed right now, so skip the trip
Split Rock Resort and its H2Ooohh! indoor waterpark are closed until further notice.
The Glen Onoko Falls trail near Jim Thorpe has been closed since 2019.
Kalahari’s Tiko’s Watering Hole attraction is closed until late December. The rest of Kalahari is open.
Jack Frost and Big Boulder have not announced a 2026-27 opening date. Big Boulder night tickets are on sale from December 12, 2026.
Pick the home, then plan the days
Amy sends her own local guide after you book.