Skip to main content

Tunkhannock Township

Address

1557 Long Pond Road
PO Box 203
Long Pond, PA 18334
United States

Email
tunksec@longpondpa.com
Tax Rate
2.01 mills

Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a stunning, ecologically rich community nestled in the Pocono Mountains, known for its rare biodiversity, forested landscapes, and growing residential appeal. It’s a place where conservation meets quiet living, with a deep commitment to preserving its natural heritage.


🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Location: Northwestern Monroe County
  • Area: ~38.9 sq mi (100.9 km²), with ~0.8% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,841 ft (561 m)
  • Population: ~7,037 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Pocono Mountain School District

🌿 Ecological Significance

  • Long Pond Preserve: One of the most ecologically distinctive areas in the Northeast U.S., home to 35 rare, threatened, or endangered species
  • Tunkhannock Creek: Forms the namesake “Long Pond” and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waterway
  • Conservation Partners: Includes the Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, and PA Department of Forest and Waters, protecting thousands of acres

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Includes parts of Blakeslee, Long Pond, Emerald Lakes, Indian Mountain Lake, and Sierra View
  • Hosts the Pocono International Raceway, a major venue for motorsports and festivals like the Elements Music Festival

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Permit Required: STRs must be licensed and inspected
  • STR Friendliness: Rated very STR-friendly, with clear guidelines and active oversight

🧭 Township Identity

Tunkhannock Township is a place of rare natural beauty and quiet resilience. Its forests and wetlands are among the most biologically diverse in Pennsylvania, while its communities offer a peaceful lifestyle with access to recreation and culture. Whether you're hiking through Long Pond or attending a race at Pocono Raceway, the township invites you to experience nature and community in harmony.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Tunkhannock Township require permit, inspections and there are certain restrictions on the property.

Tunkhannock Township News

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 006302 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 005835 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 001352 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, September 26, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald McCombs, late of Stroudsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Find waterfront land for sale in Tunkhannock Township, PA including buildable waterfront lots, properties with water access, and land with ponds, ...

This vacant residential 0.41-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features waterfront access and could be the ideal location for your dream ...

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division: In Re: ESTATE OF KENT W. JOHNSON, DECEASED Late of Township of Tunkhannock, Monroe County, PA First and Final Account of Karen J. Proper, Personal Representative WILLIAM E.

Tell DEP that you support the denial of permits that do not protect our Exceptional Value (EV) waters of Tunkhannock Creek and Keiper Run.

Dear Elected Official:

I write in support of DEP’s proposed denial of the Route 115 Associates’ NPDES permit application, No. PAD450180.

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald McCombs, late of Stroudsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 002473 CIVIL 2016 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 006616 CIVIL 2023 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.


Join Bri & Dee for their second adventure together at Pocono Raceway with a recap of the action, sold out crowds in the stands and camping at 2024 NASCAR weekend. https://www.poconomountains.com/plan-your-vacation/seasons/summer/nascar/



🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com

MICHAELS Julius J. Mike Jr., 62, of Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, July 3, 2003, in Wilkes-Barre; husband of Faith (Meckes) Michaels.

The commission includes each county chair: Lucchese; Chris Barrett, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau; Ben May, Pocono Raceway ...

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the second year that skateboarding is being held in the Olympics and with the games bringing light to the sport, skateboarders in the Poconos are using it to their advantage.

A crack at a skatepark is not an ideal floor plan.

"This crack, it's just hard to go over," said skateboarder Tegan Pruettipun.

Along with broken and outdated obstacles, skateboarders at the Dansbury Skatepark in East Stroudsburg are prioritizing safety by raising money to make improvements to the park.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg say shots were fired in a road rage incident Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday shortly after 5:00 p.m., troopers say they were called to Interstate 80 Eastbound near mile marker 305.4 in Stroud Township for a road rage incident.

When responding to the scene, state police say it was reported two cars involved in the incident crashed with everyone staying on scene.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-65CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-65CB, CIVIL 3882-CV-2022 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Ge

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 002473 CIVIL 2016 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Find industrial land for sale in Long Pond, PA including industrial zoned land, vacant warehouse properties, light industrial lots, and commercial ...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division: In Re: ESTATE OF CHARLES F. MATTHEW, DECEASED Late of Township of Tunkhannock First and Final Account of Bernadette C. Fox, Executor TRUST ESTABLISHED UNDER AGREEMENT OF POCONO LAKE CEMETERY CO. INC.


Get your tickets now for the immersive Elements Music and Arts Festival at Pocono Raceway: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/elements-music-%26-arts-festival/22401/



🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com

Tunkhannock Township Events

Source Event Date
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -
Tunkhannock Township Supervisor Meeting -
Tunkhannock Township: Work Session -

PMSD Calendar

Source Event Date
Yom HaShoah (Jewish) -
PMSD 4th Annual Night of STEM -
Tax Day -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
Earth Day -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
SIS Gr 5 Band Concert -
SIS Gr 6 Band Concert -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -