Split Rock is the resort on Lake Harmony, at 428 Moseywood Road in Kidder Township, Carbon County (ZIP 18624). It opened in 1941 as a lodge and hunting retreat, and for years its indoor waterpark, bowling and lake activities were a big part of a Lake Harmony stay.
As of November 14, 2026, Split Rock's website says the resort will remain closed until further notice for renovations, including the waterpark and the restaurant, and no reopening date has been posted. The rest of Lake Harmony is open as usual: Big Boulder is about 10 minutes away, Jack Frost about 12, and Pocono Raceway about 15.
Is Split Rock Resort open?
- Not right now. Split Rock's home page says the resort "will remain closed until further notice for renovations," and its waterpark and restaurant pages say the same (checked November 14, 2026).
- In September 2026, WFMZ reported that the hotel and waterpark had closed for work that includes modernizing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, with no completion timeline. The resort was bought by Bel Air Collection Resorts & Spas in late 2020.
- Prices and day passes still shown on parts of the resort's site are from earlier seasons. Check with the resort (570-866-3331) before you plan around it.
Sources: Split Rock Resort · WFMZ, September 23, 2026
Things to do near Split Rock
- Big Boulder (about 10 minutes) and Jack Frost (about 12): sister ski areas on the Epic Pass. Big Boulder has night skiing and two terrain parks. See our Jack Frost & Big Boulder guide.
- Lake Harmony itself: about 125 privately owned acres, known for powerboating and water-skiing. Every boat needs a lake permit, and Lake Harmony Watersports takes guests tubing, skiing and wakeboarding with its own driver. See our Lake Harmony guide.
- Hickory Run State Park, 3 Family Camp Road, White Haven: 15,990 acres with the Boulder Field, Hawk Falls and the Sand Spring Lake beach, about 17 minutes away.
- Pocono Raceway, about 15 minutes away, and Skirmish Paintball, about 20.
- Jim Thorpe and the Lehigh Gorge, about 35 minutes south.
Sources: DCNR: Hickory Run State Park
Restaurants near Split Rock
From the restaurant list our hosts hand to guests. Hours change, so call ahead.
- Nick's Lake House, 20 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony: right on the water, with a big lakeside deck, two full bars, burgers and wings and live music in summer. Dog-friendly outdoors.
- Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road: overlooking Big Boulder Lake, with a dog-friendly patio and vegetarian and gluten-free options.
- Murphy's Loft, 5102 Route 115, Blakeslee (570-646-2813): pub food and homestyle dinners in a 1934 log-cabin hunting lodge, open daily from 11 AM (9 AM on weekends).
- Pocono Pizza & Eatery, 2681 Route 903, Albrightsville (570-215-4877): the go-to pizza for Lake Harmony homes.
Lake Harmony by season
- Winter: skiing and night skiing at Big Boulder and Jack Frost, usually December into March, and snowshoeing at Hickory Run (the Boulder Field road is often closed in winter).
- Spring: trout season opens in early April, and Hickory Run's waterfalls run full.
- Summer: powerboating and watersports on Lake Harmony, Hickory Run's beach, the NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway (June 11 to 13, 2027) and the Elements festival there (August 6 to 8, 2027, 18+).
- Fall: color usually peaks in early to mid October; Jim Thorpe's busiest weekends are in October, and its Olde Time Christmas runs December 5 to 6, 12 to 13 and 19 to 20, 2026.
Kidder Township short-term rental rules
- Every short-term rental needs a yearly Kidder Township permit, renewed with an inspection.
- Occupancy is 2 people per bedroom plus 4. Parking is on the property only, never in a public street right-of-way.
- Owners who live more than about an hour away must have a local person in charge with a 24-hour phone, and a notice inside the front door lists the contact, 911 address, guest and vehicle limits and trash day.
- No RVs, campers, tents or outdoor sleeping, and no fireworks or floating lanterns. Guests can be fined for violations.
- Every host on our site is responsible for the home's township short-term rental permit. Your host will confirm house rules, occupancy limits and any community passes before you arrive.
Sources: Kidder Township Ordinance 2021-187 · Kidder Township permit guide for owners · Permit rules by township
Groceries, pharmacy, urgent care and the ER
- There's no supermarket in Lake Harmony. The nearest are about 35 minutes away: ShopRite of Mt Pocono, 89 State Route 940, Mount Pocono, or GIANT, 1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East, Lehighton (open 6 AM to 10 PM daily, with a pharmacy, beer and wine, and a gas station).
- Urgent care, each about 35 to 40 minutes away and open every day 8 AM to 8 PM: JeffExpress Urgent Care–Lehighton, 1205 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East ((484) 224-9300), or JeffExpress Urgent Care–Tobyhanna, 100 Community Drive ((570) 839-1400).
- Nearest emergency rooms: Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono Creek, 1328 Golden Slipper Road, Bartonsville (open 24/7, about 40 minutes), or Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, 700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton (about 45 minutes). In an emergency, call 911.
Sources: GIANT Lehighton · JeffExpress Urgent Care–Lehighton · LVH–Pocono Creek ER · LVH–Hazleton
How far is it from Split Rock?
Drive times from the resort on map routes, without traffic:
- Big Boulder: about 10 minutes. Jack Frost: about 12. Pocono Raceway: about 15. Hickory Run State Park: about 17.
- Skirmish Paintball: about 20 minutes. Lake Naomi and Pocono Pines: about 25. Emerald Lakes: about 30.
- Kalahari, Mount Pocono and Jim Thorpe: about 35 minutes. Camelback and Great Wolf Lodge: about 40. Stroudsburg: about 45.
- Scranton: about 55 minutes. Philadelphia: about 1 hour 55 minutes (94 miles). New York City (Times Square): about 2 hours 25 minutes (107 miles).
Getting to Lake Harmony
- By car: I-80 Exit 284 (PA 115, Blakeslee), or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension's SR903 interchange (87), handy for Lake Harmony and Jim Thorpe.
- By bus: the nearest Martz Trailways stop from New York is Mount Pocono (2 Fork Street), about 35 minutes away, so plan on a car.
