Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

Lake Ariel: Situated in Wayne County, this northeastern Pennsylvania community lies within the northern Pocono Mountains region at an elevation of 1,440 feet.

About

Lake Ariel is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts about Lake Ariel

State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Wayne County
Latitude & Longitude 41.4540,-75.3827
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 10:40:34 (6th November 2026)
Postal code 18436
Weather 66℉ Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Lake Ariel is located at 41°27'14"N 75°22'58"W (41.4539700, -75.3826800).

Lake Ariel map

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Weather

66°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
3 mph W Friday

Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 3 mph.

7-Day Forecast
Lake Ariel zip code is 18436. County name: Wayne, County fips: 42127
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Best Things to Do in Lake Ariel

1Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Rating: 4.4 (1644)

1475 Ledgedale Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, United States View details

Phone: +15706986154 | Website available

2Lacawac Sanctuary

Rating: 4.6 (219)

94 Sanctuary Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, United States View details

Phone: +15706899494 | Website available

3Varden Conservation Area

Rating: 4.7 (20)

225 Tannery Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, United States View details

Phone: +15706763428 | Website available

Where to Stay in Lake Ariel

1Clayton Park RV Escape (formerly Recreational Area)

Rating: 4.3 (117)

26 Eagle Eye Dr, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, United States View details

Phone: +15706986080 | Website available

2Poconos Hidden Jewel

Rating: 3.4 (7)

283 Hideaway Ct, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, United States View details

Phone: +17184906410 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lake Ariel, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
214652 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore (PA) 18512-1602

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lake Ariel, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SRN Scranton, PA 23 Lackawanna Avenue BUS
WKB Wilkes-Barre, PA 47 South Washington Street BUS
WHV White Haven, PA I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 BUS

Closest post offices linked to Lake Ariel.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lake Ariel Post Office Lake Ariel (PA) 18436

Other cities in Wayne County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , PA.

City Name Population Title
Honesdale 4,298 Borough of Pennsylvania
Damascus 3,622 Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
Cherry Ridge 1,848 Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
South Canaan 1,772 Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Dyberry 1,404 Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Waymart 1,263 Borough of Pennsylvania