Sitting on the ridge above Lehigh Gap in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, this free hike-in campground within campsites near Sgl 217 is managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and accessed via the Appalachian Trail. The site actually consists of two separate tent sites spaced apart along the trail, each with a stone fire ring and room for multiple tents. Cell service is available. Nearby, the AT Overlook Campground near Lehigh Gap gives AT thru-hikers and section walkers another option along this stretch of ridge.
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Map & DirectionsAT Ridge Campground near Lehigh Gap is located in Pennsylvania near Palmerton
Coordinates
40.783863 N
75.623703 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 25 min from Allentown, PA
- 47 min from Scranton, PA
- 51 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 9 min from Lebanon, PA







