Neighborhood Guide · Pike County, Pennsylvania
Living in Gold Key Lake Estates.
A private lake community in Milford, Pennsylvania, built around three lakes: Gold Key Lake, Fawn Lake, and Autumn Lake, with a supervised beach, boating and fishing, and the Gold Key Lodge at its center.
Gold Key Lake Estates at a Glance - Community Amenities
Three Lakes, Including Gold Key Lake
Three lakes anchor the community: Gold Key Lake, Fawn Lake, and Autumn Lake. Gold Key Lake is the largest, about 120 acres, a natural glacial spring-fed lake stocked each year with walleye, bass, and other fish. A supervised beach and swim areas at Gold Key Lake make the water the summer center of community life.
Fishing on All Three Lakes
Fishing is part of everyday life here. The lakes are stocked each year with walleye, bass, and other fish, and residents fish all three lakes. Confirm current regulations, licenses, and any access details with the association.
Boating & the South Beach Launch
Rowboats, canoes, sailboats, kayaks, and paddle boats are all part of the community's boating life. South Beach has a boat launch along with boat racks and slips, plus a pavilion for gatherings. Confirm current access and equipment details with the association.
The Gold Key Lodge
The Gold Key Lodge is the community's center on the lakefront. It houses a Recreation Room, an Adult Lounge, and a restaurant, and offers about 10 guest rooms that members can reserve for family and guests.
Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts & Softball Field
Tennis courts, basketball courts, and a softball field give residents places to play without leaving the community.
Playground & Picnic Grounds
A children's playground gives families a place for kids to play close to home, while picnic grounds with grills make it easy to gather outdoors in good weather.
Homes & Properties
Gold Key Lake Estates is a large, established community with approximately 1,000+ homes. Homes vary in age, size, and style.
With three lakes and a variety of recreational amenities, Gold Key offers more than just a place to live. As you explore the community, it's worth considering how the amenities, rules, roads, and dues fit with what you're looking for in a home and community.
What Buyers Should Know
Buying in a private lake community is different from buying outside one. Beyond the house itself, you are buying into a set of shared water, amenities, rules, and fees, so it pays to understand them before you make an offer.
Community dues
Association dues exist, and amounts vary from property to property. Confirm the current dues for the specific home you are considering with Gold Key Country Club.
Rules and regulations
The community maintains its own rules and regulations along with deed restrictions. These govern things like property use, rentals, and exterior changes, so it is worth reading them before you buy.
Member access and guest badges
The lakes, beach, courts, and grounds are shared facilities for members in good standing, their families, and guests. Access is typically managed through badges and guest passes, so confirm how it works for residents and visitors.
Rental policies
Rental policies are set by the community association and can change. Verify the current policy directly with Gold Key Country Club before relying on it.
Wells and septic
Homes in this area commonly use private wells and septic systems. Confirm the setup for the specific property you are considering.
Resale documents
Ask for and review the community's resale and disclosure documents before purchasing, and have your own advisors review them as well.
Managed by Gold Key Country Club
The community is managed by the Gold Key Country Club corporation, which administers the dues, rules, and common amenities. The association office is at 111 Gold Key Road in Milford.
Water use and the lakes
The lakes are shared community facilities with rules around swimming, boating, and fishing. Confirm current water access and safety details with the association.
Gold Key Country Club
111 Gold Key Road, Milford, PA 18337
Gold Key Country Club (goldkeyestates.org)
Use the association website to verify current dues, rules, rental policies, and amenities.
Location & What's Nearby
Gold Key Lake Estates is in Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania, in the northeast corner of the Pocono Mountains. The community is located off Route 739 and Log Tavern Road, within reach of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Delaware River, which bring hiking, canoeing, and large stretches of open space to the region.
The area is convenient to both New Jersey and New York, which makes it a practical option for weekend and second-home buyers. The community is served by the Delaware Valley School District.
The surrounding region is known for its outdoor recreation, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is the anchor of that.
For information on the area, visit AroundHereGuide.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district services Gold Key Lake Estates?
Homes in this community are served by the Delaware Valley School District.
GreatSchools provides independent school information and ratings based on factors including student progress, test scores, and college readiness. Ratings can change as new data becomes available.
GreatSchools Rating: 7/10 (as of October 2026)
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Are Short-Term Rentals allowed?
What are the HOA dues and or community fees?
Thinking About a Home in Gold Key Lake Estates?
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