Quality of Life
Whether you’re at work or at play, you’ll love doing it here in the Pocono Mountains!
Nestled along the stunning Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County is a four-season destination directly across the river from New Jersey. It offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and exciting attractions.
Discover breathtaking natural venues like sparkling lakes, clean streams, and gentle mountains, with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in Big Pocono State Park, Tobyhanna State Park, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
For entertainment, you’ll find thrilling venues such as the Pocono Raceway and Mount Airy Casino Resort. The area is also famous for its world-class ski resorts like Camelback and Shawnee Mountain, as well as massive indoor waterparks at Kalahari Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, and Camelback’s Aquatopia.
Enjoy shopping at the Pocono Premium Outlets or Stroud Mall, catch a show at the Sherman Theatre or Shawnee Playhouse, and play a round on one of many golf courses. From canoeing and zip-lining to visiting local vineyards, everything you need for a perfect getaway is right here.
Located just across the Delaware River from New Jersey along the breathtaking Delaware Water Gap, Monroe County is a four-season destination featuring breathtaking natural venues like sparkling lakes, clean streams, and gentle mountains; exciting venues like Pocono Raceway and Mount Airy Casino Resort; golf courses; ski venues Shawnee Mountain and Camelback; indoor waterparks Kalahari Resort & Conference Center, Great Wolf Lodge of the Poconos and Camelback’s Aquatopia; shopping at Pocono Premium Outlets, our charming downtowns, at the Stroud Mall or more; event venues the Sherman Theatre and Shawnee Playhouse; and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation like Big Pocono State Park, Tobyhanna State Park and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Everything from aquatics and canoeing to vineyards and zip-lining is right here!
Location & Area
Covering 609 square miles in northeastern Pennsylvania, Monroe County is bordered by New Jersey at the Delaware River on the east, and the Blue Mountains, and the Lehigh River on the west.
Centrally located near:
- New York City (75 miles)
- Philadelphia (90 miles)
- Lehigh Valley (40 miles)
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton (40 miles)
With uniquely rural character and mountains of opportunities, there’s room for you to grow wild and enjoy life in the micropolitan Pocono Mountains!
Climate
Monroe County enjoys a traditional four-season climate including brilliant fall foliage, snow for winter activities, springtime blossoms, and summertime sun. The climate is generally moderate. However, our mountains and valleys cause regional variations in temperature and precipitation.
The Mount Pocono region, in the north-central portion of the county has a growing season averaging 136 days. The Stroudsburg area, on the county’s eastern rim, averages 155 days. Monroe County’s average altitude is 1,280 feet above sea level with the highest point on Big Pocono Mountain being 2,131 feet. Stroudsburg, the county seat, is at 430 feet and Mount Pocono is at 1,915 feet.
Temperature ranges are generally 56 to 83 degrees during the summer and 15 to 37 degrees during the winter. Annual snowfall averages are 38.6 inches in Mount Pocono and 34.8 inches in Stroudsburg.