Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Old Forge

Old Forge is a town in Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 8,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Campbell's Ledge (6 km), Anthracite Museum (7 km) and McDade Park (7 km).

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Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Old Forge, Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Old Forge at a glance

Location
Lackawanna district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 8,048
Coordinates
41.3712° N, 75.7349° W
Places within 50 km
67 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Old Forge

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Old Forge: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Old Forge

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Rocky Glen Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Scranton Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Old Forge

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Campbell's Ledge (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Old Forge

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Pinchot State Forest (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Old Forge

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Taylor Shaft (4 km); the best-known is Wyoming Monument (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Old Forge

11 museums within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Anthracite Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Old Forge

7 parks within 100 km of Old Forge. The closest is Anthracite Park (7 km); the best-known is McDade Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Old Forge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Old Forge
  2. 7 km Pinchot State Forest · nature spot, Luzerne
  3. 2 km Campbell's Ledge · viewpoint, Luzerne
  4. 11 km Anthracite Museum · museum, Lackawanna
  5. 1 km McDade Park · park, Lackawanna
  6. 5 km Steamtown National Historic Site · nature spot, Lackawanna
  7. 9 km Back to Old Forge

Plan a longer trip from Old Forge — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Old Forge

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    Within 15 km of Old Forge

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    Places near Old Forge by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Rocky Glen Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints43Campbell's Ledge (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Pinchot State Forest (7 km)
    Forts & heritage18Taylor Shaft (4 km)
    Museums11Anthracite Museum (7 km)
    Parks7Anthracite Park (7 km)
    Other attractions6Scranton Iron Furnaces (9 km)
    Churches5Langcliffe Presbyterian Church (4 km)
    Treks3Pinchot Trail System (24 km)

    Old Forge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Old Forge?

    Campbell's Ledge (viewpoint, about 6 km), Anthracite Museum (museum, about 7 km), McDade Park (park, about 7 km), Pinchot State Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Scranton Iron Furnaces (attraction, about 9 km), Steamtown National Historic Site (nature spot, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Old Forge?

    67 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Old Forge?

    Rocky Glen Dam, about 4 km by road; Lake Scranton Dam (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Old Forge?

    Campbell's Ledge, about 6 km by road; Bald Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Old Forge?

    Pinchot State Forest, about 7 km by road; Steamtown National Historic Site (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Old Forge?

    Start in Old Forge, visit Pinchot State Forest, then Campbell's Ledge, then Anthracite Museum, then McDade Park, then Steamtown National Historic Site, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Old Forge?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Old Forge

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Old Forge’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Old Forge on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.