Back Mountain is a census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is near the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The population was 26,690 at the 2000 census. The name, 'Back Mountain' refers to the CDP's location directly behind the Endless Mountains and it is also a general term for the area covered by the towns of Lehman, Harveys Lake, Dallas, a part of Wyoming, West Wyoming, Trucksville and Shavertown. Each township or borough in the CDP is independently governed. Back Mountain apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Back Mountain apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.