Motorhome and RV sites near Pahaquarry, New Jersey typically remain open from April through October, with a few facilities offering year-round access. The region's mountainous terrain creates variable cell service conditions, with better connectivity at higher elevations. Most campgrounds in this Pocono Mountain area require advance booking during fall foliage season when temperatures range from 40-65°F, creating ideal camping conditions.
What to do
Hiking options: The area surrounding Cranberry Run Campground provides trail access directly from some sites. A camper reported, "We were right at the bottom of a trail that lead straight up the mountain (Pocono) with beautiful sites and of course photo opportunities for my family and I."
Water activities: Lakes and ponds offer fishing opportunities throughout the region. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, visitors enjoy the natural setting. "There is a pond for fishing however we didn't have any luck. It had a lot of pond scum and there were a lot of duck families around," one camper noted.
Winter sports: Some campgrounds maintain proximity to ski areas, making them ideal base camps for winter adventures. Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort serves as both a winter ski resort and summer camping facility, with a camper mentioning, "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own."
What campers like
Family activities: Many campgrounds organize regular events. One reviewer of Robin Hill Campground shared, "They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night. There is an outdoor pool which is open seasonally, an arcade, a playground for children, and a catch and release lake for fishing."
Quiet locations: Some RV parks offer peaceful settings away from highway noise. A visitor to Stonybrook RV Resort commented, "This place was nice. They are expanding and upgrading sites. They do have a pool, but it's not open yet. Quiet time was no problem. Everyone was respectful and nice."
Convenient stopovers: For travelers passing through the region, several campgrounds provide easy highway access. A guest at Tri-State RV Park observed, "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop."
What you should know
Site conditions: Campground terrain varies significantly across the region. A camper at Mountain Top RV Park advised, "If you're booking, it may be best to book on the upper levels because the lower area where we were did flood pretty bad a couple times when there was a lot of rain."
Service limitations: Some facilities advertise amenities that may be seasonally unavailable. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North, a visitor discovered, "The website had a list of amenities from arcade to mini golf, laundry facilities and a camp store to name a few. Yeah none of this was available. The arcade and camp store looked like it had been vacant for years."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. One camper at Tri-State RV Park reported, "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot. Restrooms are clean. Not much else to say about this CG, is just a parking lot with hookups."
Tips for camping with families
Animal encounters: Some campgrounds feature farm animals that children enjoy. A visitor to Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort noted, "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool. Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay."
Playground options: Facilities for children vary between campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Scotrun, a camper observed, "The amenities are few and far between for children. Lots of city folk flock here for the weekend - so keep that in the back of your mind."
Recreational facilities: Pools and play areas provide entertainment for younger campers. A reviewer at Cranberry Run Campground shared, "Mountain side site, nice trail up a mountain. Staff friendly and personable. Bathrooms older but clean."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Spacing between RV sites varies considerably between parks. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, a camper observed, "Definitely a beautiful campground. Staff are great and responsive. Pull through spots a a bit tight together but at least they have some."
Leveling needs: Terrain impacts ease of setup at some locations. A camper at Robin Hill Campground reported, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site! Our Usual disconnect and set up time less than an hour!"
Connectivity challenges: Internet and cell reception vary throughout the region. At Timothy Lake South, an RVer noted, "Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway. Had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity."
