Neighborhood Guide · Pike County, Pennsylvania
Living in Marcel Lake Estates.
A private, gated lake community in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, set on Marcel Lake and Renee Lake in the Dingmans Ferry area of Pike County.
Marcel Lake Estates at a Glance - Community Amenities
Marcel Lake & Renee Lake
The community is set on both Marcel Lake and Renee Lake. Fishing is part of everyday life here, and the two lakes give the community its character.
Community Swimming Pool
A community swimming pool is part of the shared recreation. Like most outdoor amenities in the region, it operates seasonally, so confirm current hours, rules, and any fees with the association.
Tennis Courts
Outdoor tennis courts give residents places to play without leaving the community.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds throughout the community give families easy places for kids to run and play close to home.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is the community's gathering place and is available for rental, including pool parties on Sundays. Confirm current use, hours, and reservation details with the association.
Gated Access & Private Roads
The community is private and gated. Roads throughout the community are both paved and gravel, which keeps the setting natural and wooded.
Homes & Properties
Marcel Lake Estates is an established gated community with approximately 700 lots and 373 homes, situated around Marcel Lake and Renee Lake. Properties range from about one-third of an acre to one acre, and homes vary in age, size, and style. The community is served by central water and sewer.
With two lakes, a swimming pool, boating and fishing, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a clubhouse, Marcel Lake Estates offers a mix of water and recreational amenities within the community. As of January 2025, the community has installed a pickleball court and an exercise trail around Renee Lake.
The community's amenities, rules, roads, and dues are all worth considering as you decide whether Marcel Lake Estates fits what you're looking for.
What Buyers Should Know
Buying in a private community is different from buying outside one. Beyond the house itself, you are buying into a set of shared roads, 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 the Marcel Lake Estates Association.
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.
Gated access & private roads
The community is gated, and its roads include both paved and gravel surfaces. Confirm how access works for residents, guests, and service providers.
Central water & sewer
Homes in this community are served by central water and sewer service, according to the community website. Confirm the specifics for the property you are considering.
Shared amenities
The lakes, pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, and clubhouse are shared community facilities. Confirm how they are accessed and whether any fees apply.
Rental policies
Rental policies are set by the community association and can change. Verify the current policy directly with the association before relying on it.
Resale documents
Ask for and review the community's resale and disclosure documents before purchasing, and have your own advisors review them as well.
Association office
The community is managed by the Marcel Lake Estates Association office, open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, so there is a working structure in place for questions about dues, rules, roads, and maintenance.
Marcel Lake Estates Association
103 Lake Drive, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Marcel Lake Estates Association (marcellakeestates.org)
Use the association website to verify current dues, rules, rental policies, and amenities.
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Location & What's Nearby
Marcel Lake Estates is in Delaware Township, in the Dingmans Ferry area of Pike County, Pennsylvania, in the northeast corner of the Pocono Mountains. The community is 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 part of the Delaware Valley School District, headquartered in Milford.
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 Marcel Lake Estates?
All homes in Marcel Lake Estates are in Pennsylvania, and the community is 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 Marcel Lake Estates?
I work with buyers and sellers throughout Pike County and can help you understand not only the house, but the community that comes with it. If you're comparing Marcel Lake Estates with other communities in the Milford and Dingmans Ferry area, I can help you understand the differences.
Jacqueline Kraszewski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pocono Real Estate
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