Lake Harmony sits in the southern part of the Poconos, a short drive from Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run State Park and the Lehigh Gorge, and Split Rock Resort is the area's best-known all-in-one stay. It is a large resort built around a lake and a wooded hillside, with lodge rooms, suites and villa-style accommodation, a waterpark, golf and a mix of restaurants and recreation. It is the kind of place families return to year after year, because it offers something for every age without needing a long drive each day, and it also draws couples and groups who want the convenience of a resort with the scenery of the mountains around it.
The case for a big resort is convenience. Check in once and the activities are close at hand: swimming, indoor and outdoor water play, a lake with seasonal boating and beach areas, golf on a mountain course and walking paths through the woods. For families with children of different ages, that variety keeps the days easy. Rooms range from standard lodge rooms to larger suites and multi-room units, so check the category when you book if you travel with a group or want a kitchen area.
In winter the setting changes completely. The neighboring ski slopes at Big Boulder and Jack Frost are close, and the lake area becomes a quiet snowy landscape with fire pits and cozy evenings. Summer is the peak for water play, golf and lakeside activity, while autumn brings foliage to the hills and lower rates midweek. Because the resort runs year-round, you can pick a season to match your budget and your idea of a mountain escape.
Outside the resort, the southern Poconos have a lot to offer. Hickory Run State Park, with its famous Boulder Field, is a short drive and a favorite for easy hikes. Jim Thorpe, with its historic downtown, scenic railway and Lehigh River rafting, is about thirty minutes away, and Bear Creek and Blakeslee are close for outlet shopping and other family activities. Pocono Raceway is within reach for race weekends, and the Lehigh Gorge trail is an excellent bike route when the weather is mild.
Practical points
A car is essential, and the resort is large, so ask where your room is located relative to the main lodge and activity areas. Resort fees, parking charges, waterpark access rules and the opening dates for seasonal facilities can differ by room type and by time of year, so check when you book. Weekends in summer, winter holidays and long weekends fill early, and midweek stays can be much better value.
Split Rock is not a quiet inn, and that is the idea. It is a big, active mountain resort for people who want the lake, the pool and the activities included in the plan. Pair it with a day in Jim Thorpe and a morning at Hickory Run, and you have a balanced trip that mixes resort ease with the best of the region.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakeside resort setting
- ✓Waterpark and pools
- ✓Golf course
- ✓Lodge rooms and suites
- ✓On-site restaurants
- ✓Near Big Boulder and Jack Frost ski areas
- ✓Close to Hickory Run State Park
- ✓About thirty minutes to Jim Thorpe
Good questions
Is there a waterpark?+
Yes, the resort offers water play facilities. Check what is open for your dates and any access rules when you book.
Is it close to Jim Thorpe?+
Jim Thorpe is roughly thirty minutes away by car.
Is it open in winter?+
Yes, the resort operates year-round, with ski areas nearby.
