The 245-acre Lake Jean has dry mooring and two boat launches. A boat rental concession operates during the summer season and offers rowboats, paddleboats, kayaks and canoes. Electric motors only. Picnic facilities are also nearby.

The 600-foot beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please follow posted rules and regulations.

Lake Jean has warm-water game fish, panfish and trout. Please follow all Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules and regulations. Fishing is prohibited in the Glens Natural Area.

YUMM! Our local favorite! Central Park Hotel is a historic bar, and restaurant, just one block up from Fishing Creek Lodge in Benton! This destination has been a local staple ever since it was first built in the 1800s. Located at the foot of North Mountain, the hotel is the gateway to the Pennsylvania State Game Lands and Ricketts Glen State Park.

The kitchen at Central Park Hotel makes homemade specialties like steaks, seafood, and more. A full bar offers an excellent selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.

Jamison City offers private parties, wedding receptions, anniversary parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, and more!

There’s a kids menu, daily drink specials, daily food specials, a variety of entertainment every week, and a happy hour every day!

They a full dinning area, and a new menu featuring a new mixture of salads, home made soups, numerous appetizers, seafood, steaks, chicken, our famous prime rib, specialty burgers (including our famous sticky burger, topped with peanut butter and bacon), and an array of delicious desserts and frozen drinks, plus an outdoor patio

Located 27.9 miles from Fishing Creek Lodge, Worlds End State Park is a 780-acre Pennsylvania state park in Sullivan County. The Loyalsock Trail is a 59.2-mile hiking trail through Worlds End State Park, which is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Loyalsock Canyon Vista is an overlook that offers fantastic views of the Loyalsock Valley far below. Visitors can drive up to this overlook or take the four-mile Canyon Vista Trail.

Worlds End State Park has an extensive forest cover of hemlock-filled valleys and hardwood tree-covered mountains, which makes it a habitat for "big woods" wildlife. Animals such as white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, red and gray squirrels are seen fairly regularly and it’s also part of an Important Bird Area. Loyalsock Creek is home to native brook trout and black bass. This park is sure to not disappoint.

Since 2009, Ricketts Cidery in Benton has been making their own local hard ciders. This family-run business uses crisp, local apples and ages their ciders in whiskey barrels for a unique, authentic taste. Their ciders range from dry and tart to semi-sweet to creative fruit flavors.

Located just 10 minutes from Ricketts Glen State Park, this family and dog friendly cidery is definitely worth a stop. Their tasting room is located in a stunning nineteenth-century barn. Come see for yourself why it was named the 2019 Tasting Room of the Year by PA Cider Fest.

The Benton area was first settled by two families in 1792. A schoolhouse was opened in 1799. Starting around 1860, tanning and lumber industries began to grow north of the borough. By 1868, Benton had about fifty houses.

The 280 foot Benton Dam is a concrete dam built in 1915 at the site of an old mill. The powerhouse contains a 75-kilowatt generator, operated by a 100-horsepower turbine.

It’s a fun Fishing Creek fishing spot, which contains Brown, Brook, Rainbow and a few Tiger Trout. It’s upstream area is also a popular kids swimming spot in the summer.

Nestled in one of Pennsylvania’s most scenic areas, Mill Race Golf & Camping Resort, LLC features three season golfing on a truly picturesque 18 hole championship golf course.

Encounter for yourself one of golf’s most serendipitous experiences by playing a course that combines elements of superior design with the unmatchable beauty of nature through the seasons.

Feed the spectacular rainbow trout at the Fishing Creek Sportmen's hatchery or enjoy trout fishing along nearby Fishing Creek.

Located in the town if Benton, just a few miles from Fishing Creek Lodge, this local family is excited to welcome you to their new retail store, your one-stop shop for high-quality meats, sweet treats, and local gifts.
Stop in for:
• Farm-raised beef (Grass-Fed / Grain-finished or 100% Grass-Fed / Grass-Finished)
• Pork
• Hand-dipped & soft-serve ice cream
• Local merchandise like tallow, apparel, and more.

Ricketts Glen Hotel strives to create unforgettable dinning experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. From the rich favors of their Clam Chowder to a perfectly cooked Ribeye Steak, prepare yourself for our dishes using fresh, local ingredients that will keep you coming back for more.

The Ol' Country Barn is a small, family owned shop where you can find crafts, antiques, collectibles, and STUFF.

The shop was opened in 1979 by the late Nancy M. Fox and today, her family continues her legacy!

The Barn is open seasonally from April until December, closing for the winter.  

During the open season, our hours are Saturdays from 10am until 5pm and Sundays from 12noon until 5pm.  

The Old Filling Station is a family owned and operated small-town restaurant located in the heart of Benton, with rustic charm, an extensive menu and delicious homemade food!

Rocky Road Stables is a 5-STAR horseback riding service in Columbia County, PA.

152 Robbins Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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Phone: (570) 336-4563