Neighborhood Guide · Pike County, Pennsylvania
Living in Pocono Mountain Water Forest.
A private community in Dingman Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, with a lake, an outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, a clubhouse, and gated access.
Pocono Mountain Water Forest at a Glance - Community Amenities
Lake & Boating
A lake sits at the heart of the community, and boating is among the shared recreation the association offers. Confirm current lake rules and access with the association.
Seasonal Outdoor Pool
A seasonal outdoor swimming pool is part of the community's 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
Tennis courts give residents a place to play without leaving the community. Confirm current access and any fees with the association.
Baseball & Basketball Courts
A baseball field and basketball courts are part of the community's shared recreation. Confirm current access and any fees with the association.
Clubhouse
A clubhouse serves as the community's shared gathering space and can be rented for private parties. Confirm current hours, availability, and any fees with the association.
Gated Access & Community Police
The community is gated, and the association operates its own community police department that enforces speed limits and community rules. Confirm how access works for residents, guests, and service providers.
Homes & Properties
Homes in Pocono Mountain Water Forest are single-family residences in a wooded setting. Homes vary in age, size, and style, and most properties are served by individual wells and septic systems.
The lake is one of the community's central features, with boating available to residents. A swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball and squash courts, baseball field, and clubhouse provide additional recreational options. The community's amenities, rules, roads, and dues are all worth considering as you decide whether Pocono Mountain Water Forest 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 Pocono Mountain Water Forest Community 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.
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.
Shared amenities
The lake, pool, courts, and clubhouse are shared community facilities. Confirm how they are accessed and whether any fees apply.
Wells and Septic
Most properties in this community are served by individual wells and septic systems. Confirm the setup for the specific property you are considering.
Gate and access
The community is gated with on-site community police. Confirm how access works for residents, guests, and service providers.
Pocono Mountain Water Forest Community Association
250 Lakewood Drive, Milford, PA 18337
Pocono Mountain Water Forest Community Association (poconomountainwaterforest.com)
Use the association website to verify current dues, rules, rental policies, and amenities.
Location & What's Nearby
Pocono Mountain Water Forest is in Dingman Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania, in the northeast corner of the Pocono Mountains, near Milford and Dingmans Ferry. 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 served by 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 Pocono Mountain Water Forest?
Homes in this community are served by the Delaware Valley School District.
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Are Short-Term Rentals allowed?
What are the HOA dues and or community fees?
Thinking About a Home in Pocono Mountain Water Forest?
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 Pocono Mountain Water Forest 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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