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    If you like lakes and you're in this part of Pennsylvania you can check out Pikes Creek Reservoir. Hiking along the Old Bulldozer Road Trail is good fun, and Pikes Creek Reservoir is nice enough to spend more than a day at, Moyers Grove Campground and RV is a nice local campground. Pikes Creek Reservoir gets a typical amount of rain; most of the rain falls through June; January is when it's the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Nearby lakes? Sure, Moon Lake  
   is close to Pikes Creek Reservoir, and if you came to camp Camp Orchard Hill is a great site to do that.
An afternoon playing golf at Huntsville Golf Club Market is always a joy, and if you need a place to stay Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square is a wonderful choice. Throughout the days of summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Pikes Creek Reservoir. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are mostly
 
               in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Pikes Creek Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful.
There are some perfect whitewater spots on Harveys Creek; the nice people of Scranton—Wilkes-Barre like to hang out close by. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this spot. This is a glorious neighborhood for folks who like lakes. Smith Pond is a lake close at hand, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center is a good place to spend a night or two. There's whitewater on Wapwallopen Creek for all you thrill seekers; Pikes Creek Dam has tremendous water scenery.

 
Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre
12 miles away
This beautiful property specializes in making your stay memorable. This hotel features comfortable, above-average rooms and is ideal for any type of gathering, big or small. With meeting space for up ...

Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre
12 miles away
* The Ramada Wilkes Barre is located Downtown on Public Square, just off I-81, exit 168 and minutes from Scranton, Hazleton, Clarks Summit, PA. * The Ramada Wilkes Barre is close to Endless Mountains...

Current weather conditions at Pikes Creek Reservoir, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: TOWANDA 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.26528
Longitude: -76.04944

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 Hotels Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre, 12 miles away
Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre, 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, 12 miles away
Econo Lodge Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, 12 miles away
Econo Lodge Drums, Drums, 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Camp Orchard Hill, Dallas, 7 miles away
Moyers Grove Campground and RV, Wapwallopen, 7 miles away
Council Cup Campground, Wapwallopen, 9 miles away
Cooper's Hidden Lake Campsites, Shickshinny, 11 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania, 27 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania, 29 miles away
      600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Harveys Creek, Luzerne CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)
Bowman Creek, Wyoming CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River)
 National Parks Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA, 55 miles away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA, 67 miles away
 Trails Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Old Bulldozer Road Trail, Luzerne County, 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Huntsville Golf Club Market, Lehman, 3 miles away
Sweet Valley Golf Course, Sweet Valley, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Pikes Creek Reservoir:
Moon Lake, Luzerne CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Smith Pond, Luzerne CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tunkhannock
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SPACIOUS, LEVEL, & GRASSY CAMPSITES include Primitive Tenting along creek, Water/Electric Sites, 30 or 50 amp full hook-up sites with cable, or choose a Deluxe Cabin.

Campstore, Laundry Room, Activity Pavilion, Playground, Pool, Game Room, Gem Mine, Mini Golf, Pedal Carts, Fishing, Basketball, Horseshoes. Site Escort, Daily Trash Pick-up, Propane & Firewood Delivery (must be purchased at park). Wi-fi at specific sites. Themed Weekends & Family-oriented Pre-Planned Fun-filled Activity Schedule (limited during school).

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Winner of: 2007 Rookie of the Year & 2007 Excellence Award!
PLUS 2008 Recreational Activities Award & 2008 Excellence Award! ...

Whispering Pines Camping Ests
19 miles away
3 PHOTOS
..., Whispering Pines offers a friendly, safe, base camp and access to some of the most idyllic conditions for hunting, fishing and hiking in Columbia County.

Here at Whispering Pines, we cater to the family camper. Sites are spacious, private and meticulously maintained. Each site offers the simple comforts of an open fire, picnic table, electric and water hookups. Amenities range from clean, safe, primitive tent sites to full electric, water and disposal hookups for the largest recreational vehicles. You and your family can hike the scenic trails, ride bicycles through the rolling hills and fish the private pond located on the grounds.

Whether you're a weekend traveler or a seasonal guest, you and your family will enjoy the peace and security that make Whispering Pines such an enjoyable retreat for so many. There is an almost martial spirit of cooperation and respect for the rights, safety and needs of your fellow travelers.

Within a short distance, visitors can access some of the finest trout streams in the county, hike the beautiful falls cascading through...

Montage Mountain
26 miles away
13 PHOTOS
My 1st time here was soooo memorable... I won coorslight free ride 09....I LOVE THE MOUNTAIN!!!!! I can't wait to.return..... the conditions were excellent!!...
i kno you guys give skiing lessons. i was just wondering if you gave snowboarding lessons because i wanna learn how to snowboard....
Great little ski mountain in Pennsylvania, Montage Mountain as some really good runs for serious skiers like myself. It's my favorite ski resort in the region....

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