Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania
Birchwood Lakes is a community of 1,399 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Birchwood Lakes
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Factory Falls, Fulmer Falls and Marie Zimmermann Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Birchwood Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Birchwood Lakes
Birchwood Lakes is a census-designated place located in Delaware Township, Pike County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located off Pennsylvania Route 739 in eastern Pike County, near the New Jersey line. As of the 2020 census, Birchwood Lakes had a population of 1,460.
From the Wikipedia article Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Dingman's Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Sandyston Township, New Jersey
Dingmans Falls
Waterfall · 1.7 mi
Waterfall in Pennsylvania, United States
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Silverthread Falls
Waterfall · 1.9 mi
Waterfall in Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Marie Zimmermann Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Antonio's Cafe
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
1831 PA-739, Dingmans Ferry
We-Su 06:00-15:00
China Delight
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
1831 PA-739, Dingmans Ferry
Where to stay1
Babbling Brook Cottages
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
258 Silver Lake Road, Dingmans Ferry
Churches and places of worship4
Dingman's Ferry Dutch Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
115 Myck Road, Dingmans Ferry
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · 1.2 mi
103 Deleware Crest Drive, Dingmans Ferry
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Birchwood Lakes
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 4.0 in | 8.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sussex 3 Wnw (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pike County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-29: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Blairstown Airport (1N7) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Crandon Lakes 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Port Jervis 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Sparrow Bush 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Newton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Sussex 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Franklin 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Hamburg 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Lake Mohawk 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Ogdensburg 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Hopatcong 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marie Zimmerman Farm Hog Barn DWG NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Dingman's Ferry Dutch Reformed Church, George Eisenman, Public domain
- Factory Falls Wide View 3264px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), GFDL 1.2
- Fulmer Falls Wide View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), GFDL 1.2
- Silver Thread Falls - Pennsylvania (5678117344), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DingmansFerryBridgeSide, Ando228, CC BY 3.0
- Dingmans Falls, Giang, CC BY 2.0
- Deer Leap Falls Childs Recreation Area 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), GFDL 1.2
- Nyce Lake, Delaware Township, Pike County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Delaware Township, Pike County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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