"Lake Harmony" Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, once a hunting and fishing retreat, is a four season family fun resort; Located in the western region of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, overlooking beautiful Lake Harmony. Split Rock covers more than 1,200 acres, and offers a wide variety of accommodations and recreational amenities. The Resort is a wonderful escape for a relaxing weekend, a corporate meeting, or a fun filled family vacation. There is something for everyone at Split Rock, so call one of our reservation agents at 1(800) 255-7625 or email us at srrres@splitrockresort.com for more information. Remember this favorite family retreat is located only 1.5 hours from the Philadelphia area and 2 hours from New York City.
The Famous Split Rock
500 million years ago there was an ocean here! 400 million years ago, this part of the Earth was a mass of convulsions, earthquakes and tremors. 300 million years ago, three glaciers slowly and formidably crept over the same land that is now Lake Harmony and, of course, The Split Rock Resort. It is believed that the actual split rock, a large outcrop of red sandstone, was the result of the last ice sheet, known as the Wisconsin Glaciation which occurred about 70,000 years ago.
A little more than 180 years ago, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company bought 45,000 acres in the Pocono Mountains to protect its headwater rights to the Lehigh River. The development and transfiguration of the land began in 1938 when Robert V. White took over the presidency of the company. Mr. White realized the potential of the beautiful mountain terrain, naturally stocked with fish and game. Within 10 years of its opening in 1941, The Lodge was one of the East Coast's finest year-round sports resorts.
With the demise of the coal industry, Lehigh Coal and Navigation lost much of its interest in The Lodge, and it was sold to Treadway Inn in July of 1967. Treadway operated Split Rock until shortly after a devastating fire destroyed a major portion of The Lodge on Sunday, August 23, 1970. In 1971, a group of Split Rock cottage owners formed Pocono Recreation, Inc. and purchased the Split Rock property from Treadway in June of that year. Pocono Recreation, Inc. constructed 50 rooms at the Lodge and operated the property though out the 70's. On April 2, 1981, the stock was purchased by Jack and Barbara Kalins and merged it into their company, Vacation Charters, Ltd.
Since that time, The Lodge has been developed into a first class resort, and more than $150 million has been invested on new facilities to accommodate the growing number of guests, as well as attracting new visitors. The owners, management, and staff realize the rich tradition and history of Split Rock, and will continue to serve our customers in accordance with the time honored standards expected by our vacationing guests.
The Famous Split Rock
500 million years ago there was an ocean here! 400 million years ago, this part of the Earth was a mass of convulsions, earthquakes and tremors. 300 million years ago, three glaciers slowly and formidably crept over the same land that is now Lake Harmony and, of course, The Split Rock Resort. It is believed that the actual split rock, a large outcrop of red sandstone, was the result of the last ice sheet, known as the Wisconsin Glaciation which occurred about 70,000 years ago.
A little more than 180 years ago, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company bought 45,000 acres in the Pocono Mountains to protect its headwater rights to the Lehigh River. The development and transfiguration of the land began in 1938 when Robert V. White took over the presidency of the company. Mr. White realized the potential of the beautiful mountain terrain, naturally stocked with fish and game. Within 10 years of its opening in 1941, The Lodge was one of the East Coast's finest year-round sports resorts.With the demise of the coal industry, Lehigh Coal and Navigation lost much of its interest in The Lodge, and it was sold to Treadway Inn in July of 1967. Treadway operated Split Rock until shortly after a devastating fire destroyed a major portion of The Lodge on Sunday, August 23, 1970. In 1971, a group of Split Rock cottage owners formed Pocono Recreation, Inc. and purchased the Split Rock property from Treadway in June of that year. Pocono Recreation, Inc. constructed 50 rooms at the Lodge and operated the property though out the 70's. On April 2, 1981, the stock was purchased by Jack and Barbara Kalins and merged it into their company, Vacation Charters, Ltd.
Since that time, The Lodge has been developed into a first class resort, and more than $150 million has been invested on new facilities to accommodate the growing number of guests, as well as attracting new visitors. The owners, management, and staff realize the rich tradition and history of Split Rock, and will continue to serve our customers in accordance with the time honored standards expected by our vacationing guests.
We had a cabin near the old lodge in 1960s and have many fine memories of the rustic pine lodge, snack bar, rhododendron gardens, swimming/boating/water skiing,Seadooing in Lake Harmony, skiing at Big Boulder and seeing Kreskin the magician! A great family resort!
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