This is the second in a series of articles on gated communities in Pike and Wayne counties in the Poconos. Previously, I wrote about The Hideout in Lake Ariel, Wayne County.

Fawn Lake Forest is a Pike County home owner community located about ten miles east of Hawley, near Lackawaxen, featuring two lakes, beach, swimming pools, tennis courts, and more.

 

Fawn Lake is a quiet lake of approximately 150 acres. Gasoline powered boats are not allowed on Fawn Lake, but sailboats, rowboats, and non-gasoline powered crafts are welcome. Fishing opportunities abound and the lake offers pickerel, bass, perch (my favorite), sunfish, and catfish.

Fawn Bay Center overlooks Fawn Lake, and is where you will find the docks and a boat launch, tennis courts, the clubhouse, indoor swimming pool, gym with lockers, a banquet hall, large decks, and a picnic area.

Westcolang Lake (sometimes found as Westcolang Pond on different maps) is much bigger than Fawn Lake. A glacial lake of 250 acres, you can bring your powerboats here! Yep, there's fish in those waters too. Westcolang Lake is shared by homeowners outside of the Fawn Lake Forest development, as well as homeowners in nearby Masthope.

Cove Oaks Park is located on the shore of Lake Westcolang, and is exclusively for Fawn Lake Forest POA members/residents. This beautiful park offers a state-of-the-art playground, another picnic area, a sandy beach, docks and a boat launch, a shuffleboard court, a handball court, and a summer time concession stand.

While it may seem "far out" from everything, in actuality, the town of Hawley is about fifteen minutes away. In the winter, you can ski at Ski Big Bear an Masthope Mountain; it's only a few minutes down the road! Right near the entrance to Fawn Lake Forest is the Central Volunteer Fire Company, ready, willing, and able to protect. 24-hour security patrols help to keep homeowners and their belongings safe.

Though not quite as fancy as other gated communities, Fawn Lake Forest has much to offer and is one of the most affordable communities with similar amenities in the Pike / Wayne County region of the Poconos.

I love the rocky landscape and the mature woods that teems with wildlife - deer, turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks (in our house, they're called chippers; highly original, I know!), and yes, even bear are seen ambling around on occasion. Blue heron and bald eagles also put in their appearances.

Click here to see all of the homes for sale in Fawn Lake Forest, listed for sale on the Pike/Wayne MLS.  At any given time you may find very affordable starter homes, fixer uppers, turn-key-move-in-ready homes, and even some lake fronts or unique upscale property for sale.

Maybe you would prefer a to see what Fawn Lake land is for sale, so you can design and build your own Pocono Mountain get-away.  I am able to connect you with some of the best custom builders in Pike County.

Fawn Lake Forest - is it calling you home?

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