Pocono Lake is a subsection of Pocono Pines in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pocono Lake is located slightly west of Pocono Pines by Pennsylvania Route 940. Pocono is a Native American name purported to mean “a stream between two mountains”.Ā The Pocono Lake area encompasses several popular tourist destinations, including the private amenities communities of Arrowhead Lake and Lake Naomi, which offer year-round events and activities and are close to 3 major ski resorts, Jack Frost, Camelback and Big Bolder. There are plenty of camping, kayaking, and hiking trails for those outdoor adventures as well!