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Keen Lake Resort Campground

Keen Lake Resort Campground, near Waymart, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant spot that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a beautiful lake at its heart, it offers a mix of camping options, from tent sites to cozy cabins and even glamping experiences.

This campground is known for its friendly atmosphere and a packed schedule of activities that keep everyone entertained from dawn till dusk. Visitors rave about the clean facilities and the well-stocked general store, where you can grab essentials and tasty treats like ice cream and nachos. One camper summed it up nicely: “Keen Lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find.”

For those who enjoy water activities, there’s plenty to do, including fishing, swimming, and renting paddle boats to explore the lake. The campground also features a pool, which is a hit with families looking to cool off after a day of adventures. While some sites are a bit close together, the overall vibe is welcoming, making it a great place for family gatherings or a fun weekend escape.

If you’re looking for a place where kids can run around and enjoy nature, Keen Lake Resort Campground is definitely worth checking out. With its beautiful surroundings and a variety of amenities, it’s a spot that many campers return to year after year.

Description

Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort is a privately owned 90-acre spring fed mountain lake, located in the scenic northern Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania just off Route 6. Our campgound offers a variety of accommodations available for you and your family ranging from Seasonal Camping, RV Camping, Popup Camping, Tent Camping, and Seasonal Cottage Rentals. Our serene natural setting provides fresh, clean country air, a variety of amenities to fit your needs while on your vacation, a complete activities program for the young and young at heart, excellent fishing (large mouth bass, perch, walleye, crappies and more) and the opportunity to relax with your family and friends - to read, to boat, to swim, to walk, to think, to play, and mostly to create precious memories with those you best love.

Location

Keen Lake Resort Campground is located in Pennsylvania

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Directions

From the North 55 mi. from Binghamton, NY - On 81 South, follow signs to Exit 187 (East 6 - Carbondale - Robert Casey Highway) - ( Do not take the exit for Business 6, which you will encounter earlier along Route 81) Follow East 6 for 18.2 miles to traffic light at the intersection of Routes 6 and 296 in Waymart. At this light you will notice both a Mobil and Shell gas station. Continue straight on Route 6 for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Little Keen Road. At bottom of hill at stop sign, turn left on Keen Lake Road. From the South 145 mi. from Harrisburg - To 81N to Exit 187. Follow signs for East 6 - Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) * 150 mi. from Philadelphia - On 1-476 (Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike)to Turnpike Exit 115 (Wyoming Valley Exit) to 81 North to Exit 187. Follow signs for East 6 - Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) * 96 mi. from Allentown - 22 West to 1-476 (Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike) to Turnpike Exit 115 (Wyoming Valley Exit) to 81 North to Exit 187. Follow signs for East 6 - Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) * 200 mi. from Wilmington, De - On 95 North to Exit 7 to I-476 (Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike) to Turnpike Exit 115 (Wyoming Valley Exit) to 81 North to Exit 187. Follow signs for East 6 - Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) * 270 mi. from Washington, DC - On 95 to 83N to 81 North Exit 187. Follow signs for East 6 - Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway) Take Exit 187 onto East 6 Carbondale (Robert Casey Highway). * *Follow East 6 for 18.2 miles to traffic light at the intersection of Routes 6 and 296 in Waymart. At this light you will notice both a Mobil and Shell gas station. Continue straight on Route 6 for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Little Keen Road. At bottom of hill at stop sign, turn left on Keen Lake Road. From the East 175 mi. from Hartford, CT On 84 West* - 300 mi. from Boston, MA on 90 West to 84 West** 110 from George Washington Bridge, New York, NY - On 80 West to Exit 34B (Sparta, NJ) to 15 North to 206 North to 6 West for 4.5 miles to 84 West** --or-- On 80 West to 380 North to Exit 187 (East 6 Carbondale - Robert Casey Highway) * On NJ17 (Garden State Parkway) 287 North (New York Thruway) to Exit 16 to 6 West / 17 Harriman for 13.5 miles to Exit 123 Middletown to 6 West / 17M for 4.8 miles to 84 West** * Follow East 6 for 18.2 miles to traffic light at the intersection of Routes 6 and 296 in Waymart. At this light you will notice both a Mobil and Shell gas station. Continue straight on Route 6 for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Little Keen Road. At bottom of hill at stop sign, turn left on Keen Lake Road. ** From 84 West, take PA Exit 30 (Blooming Grove). Turn right onto 402. Travel for approximately 5 miles until 402 intersects with Route 6. Turn left onto 6 West and travel to Honesdale. Turn right onto Church Street (one way) at first light after small bridge. Take Church Street to the end. Turn left onto Park Street and go to the light. Go straight through light and continue on Rt 6W for 6 miles Bear left onto Keen Lake Road, about a 1/2 mile past Cavage's Farm Market, which is on the left. Or, we offer this alternative route which is 14 miles longer but provides 4 lane highway traffic and avoids the Honesdale/Hawley town traffic. *** Alternative Route from New York: 80 West to 380 North to Exit 187. Follow signs to Route 6 East Carbondale exit (Robert Casey Highway). Stay on Rt 6 East for 18.2 miles to traffic light at the intersection of Rt 6 East and Rt 296 in Waymart. As a landmark you will notice both a Joe's Quik Mart and a Shell gas station at this light. Continue straight on Rt 6 East for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Little Keen Road. At bottom of hill, turn left on Keen Lake Road.

Address

155 Keen Lake Road
Waymart, PA 18472

Coordinates

41.58886883 N
75.37896954 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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    Good
  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024

Best camp ground ever

Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it that is open from sun up to sundown. The nachos and ice cream are the best. Super friendly staff. It's big they have tent sites right along the lake the lake is huge there's so much I could say but I would run out of room. I started coming here when I was four and I am now 46 years old and it is just the best place ever. It will always have a special place in our heart. Look forward every year to coming here no matter what age my kids are they all have a blast. From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping you name it they have it highly recommend it. Recently went camping to somewhere a little bit closer to home and it's nothing compared to here. It's like comparing Macy's to Walmart. You will never regret coming here. So pack your family up and have a great time.

SiteSchool house, yellow cottage, precivil
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Jodi B., August 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Jodi B., August 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Jodi B., August 5, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Summertime fun!

This campground blew our minds. The amount of activities they had planned for all group ages was nothing short of amazing. From sun up until sun down…activities, activities, activities. The check in was quick and informative. They were really nice to us. The sites are a tad closer than you’d like, but it’s still a nice place. Our 1 dog has severe anxiety so we asked for a private spot or as private as could get. They really provided just that and she had a great experience as well. We appreciated that a lot.

Site131
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Luis B., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Luis B., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Luis B., August 6, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 4, 2022

Awesome campground on Keen Lake

Keen Lake Campground, as it’s name implies, is an amazing campground situated along the shores of a lake. They have several sites with a water view. The sites are average in size. The site we had was a little tight to get into, but we had enough room to enjoy our site. The campground itself is a little hilly, but the sites were pretty level. We had full hookups.

The campground has a nice pool, a well stocked store with ice cream, toys, camping supplies, and basic groceries. Everyone in the store was extremely nice and helpful. You can also rent paddle boats and disc boats to paddle around the lake for a very reasonable cost.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Gregory L., July 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Gregory L., July 4, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2022

Not good

I try to not let the campers ruin a place for me, but I’d say 7 out of 10 sites near us were blasting music, yelling and screaming and just being pretty terrible humans. At one point during our stay staff did drive around and ask folks to lower the music, but as soon as they left it went right back to blaring. The music started again just after 5 am, at not just one site. We stayed on the other side of the lake, the Pioneer area, it was poorly marked and certainly did not have enough restroom facilities, as most of the sites were tents. The bathrooms they did have were pretty disgusting and not at all well maintained. The sites themselves were rather small and right on top of one another, our section was close enough to the road that we often heard trucks driving by. We wanted to love this place, it showed well online, had a good bit of amenities but was just not well kept and overrun with an overwhelming amount of inconsiderate campers. We ended up spending just one night, of our 2 night reservation and leaving first thing in the morning.

Sitep19
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

Very nice park

Great amenities with excellent service!

Site73-A
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Well we're at it Again 😁

Well it's our 3rd time here in keen lake ' this time we had a better spot and view of the lake and campgrounds . Weather been great TK God 🙏.This is such an awesome place to camp out at ' lots to do fishing 🦦 swimming row ⛵ boating plus hike trails .The service here is phenomenal people are friendly and nice .They also have a little gift 🎁 store with camping accessories which makes it convenient so you don't have to leave the campgrounds.The staff maintains the place an grounds for your enjoyment thank you keen management for the joy and relaxation 🙏😁

Site152 A Great spot by water 💦 and pool 😁
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Raymond R., July 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Raymond R., July 28, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2021

Do not recommend

I would not recommend this campground. Please be aware that 148 -149 sites are located near a small pond and not an actual lake as shown on pictures. The area 148-153 sites is located right next to the Roosevelt highway and it makes it impossible to enjoy nature and silence due to the trucks and cars driving by it. It is a 10 min walk to the showers and restrooms. Camp sites are tiny, there are no dividers/trees/bushes between you and other camp sites. The reason why I am writing this review is the staff. When we came to the front desk asking if its possible to switch the sites, two women there were really rude and mean. With smirks on their faces they said that they are fully booked. However, site 152 ,for example , remained vacant the whole weekend. They also laughed at us when we mentioned how far the restrooms are- " you are camping"- they said. These women also didn't understand why we needed firewood at 9PM when we arrived and asked us to come back to get it the next day. After asking them 3 times, we got firewood. No delivery to the camp site was suggested. We ended up buying firewood closer to our "pond site" where firewood costs only 5$. There is a huge sign at keen lake campground office " do not buy firewood beyond this point". However, our "pond" was right after this sign and it was closer and cheaper to buy it there.

Also we were charged 25$ for " reserving " our site in advance. 2 women at the front desk were insisting we reserved it, however, we proved them that we didn't and 25$ were refunded. Be careful.

There is no security at the campground, anyone can drive in at any time. Beach was full during the day. Pool was overcrowded.

I would not leave this review if we didn't have to pay $ 269 for this camping experience ( min stay at "lake view" site was 3 nights, although we stayed 2 nights + they charge 10$ per tent per every night which is ridiculous) and if the staff was polite.

Site149A
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Alexandra T., July 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Alexandra T., July 21, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Our 1 st pop up trip

Well a couple of weeks ago me an my wife plan a 2 day stay at knee lake it was beautiful and lots of fun plus it wasn't far from our home in pa .

SiteWe pick spot 119 great view of the lake
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Raymond R., July 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Raymond R., July 13, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2021

Nice little camping community in the Poconos

We had a great time despite cold wet weather. Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit. We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important. Most of the sites seem to be on the smaller size when compared to other campgrounds we’ve been too. That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store. We knew this going in and were totally OK with it. I seemed less busy where we were as far as cars and people which is what we were looking for. We hopped in the car and drove the 2 mins to get to the beach. There was always parking. If you stay closer to those things it would be easy to walk & ride bikes to the different activities. The bathrooms were the cleanest we’ve ever experienced at a campground. *The showers are coin operated. The staff were so accommodating and everyone was super nice. There is a lot for younger kids to do and the grounds are pet friendly which was a huge plus for us. My kids really loved having a pool to swim in,in addition to the lake.

My take always:

  • Get a site on the lake.

  • You won’t have a ton of privacy but you’ll have space for your stuff.

  • If you don’t want to drive during your stay, camp on the side w/ the beach and pool.

  • The store has a huge selection of necessities, so no need to worry about forgetting things.

  • This is a great place to bring an RV.

  • Great for families. It would be a great place to camp with extended family.

  • Pet friendly. They have a beach for swimming with your dogs

SiteP-1A
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Emily Z., June 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Emily Z., June 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Emily Z., June 15, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 30, 2021

great!!

tent camping experience was great untill it down poured, but was worth it, rented row boats and hung out on the lake

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

The Lake, Though....

I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020.  It was SO BEAUTIFUL.  We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch.  Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake.  It was awesome.  The sites seemed a little narrow when we first pulled in, but it was plenty.  The kids had fun riding bikes on the road, which was off the main road.  The bugs were better than I would have anticipated next to the lake, although some days the flies were a bit annoying.  The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch.  All in all, we had a great time and plan to go back next year.

SiteL25
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Shannon C., October 27, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2020

Huge Family Friendly Campground

This was our first trip to Keen Lake as a family. We took advantage of their "Gas Saver" program, which got us 4 weekends, including Labor Day weekend. Some of the sites are on the smaller side. It's HUGE so having a vehicle is almost necessary to get around. Campground and bathrooms were clean and well kept. Saturday night activities/music was a big hit with the kids. Pool is small but clean. Lake front beach is open and clean, but more rock than sand. Lots of rentals for water sports. Overall a great experience.

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Reviewed Feb. 19, 2020

Great campground

I’ll start with our arrival: well marked with signs directing you to office for checkin. They were very organized in the office. When we got to our site the sewer pipe was buried and we didn’t know where it was, they sent someone out to our site within minutes. After finding it they determined the top flange was crushed but I could still get my drain in there so they let it wait till the next day. They had it fixed by 10 am. We were there over 4th of July so the pool was pretty full during the weekend so we decided to utilize the lake for those days and enjoyed the pool during the week once some of the weekenders left. All facilities were clean and in working order. Jones dale was a short drive and they had a nice community celebration capped off with a great fireworks show. Keen had a great live band one night and my step son enjoyed the crafts and organized activities. We had fun kayaking and paddle boating on the huge lake.

  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Harry  L., February 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Harry  L., February 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Harry  L., February 19, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2019

Wonderful

The place is amazing. Perfect getaway and dog friendly. Definitely will come back

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by KatKatin G., September 6, 2019
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by KatKatin G., September 6, 2019
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Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Great for families!

This is a great place for families. A lot to do and organized events. The lake is beautiful. If you have an RV, just beware that some of the sites are rather small and tight. Well kept. Staff is very friendly. You can have a quiet relaxing time or keep busy with activities.

Reviewed May. 4, 2019

Pretty nice very helpful

I was directed to a site off the lake for tenting. We were secluded and it was nice. Bugs were bad, if you’re not a camper be prepared for weather and bugs. I was there a week and have to say they did a nice job. Wish the sites were a little bigger but I was able to seclude myself enough thanks to the store recommendations.

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Lake Time

This family run Campground is beautiful and clean. The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats , row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/ campstore, activities, etc. Very beautiful area.

  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Charlotte D., August 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Charlotte D., August 29, 2018
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Charlotte D., August 29, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Love it here!

love it here! clean bathrooms. friendly staff. great ice cream in the camp store. Wish they had electric motors for their boats. otherwise we love it!

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Amazing!

This place is perfect for families, beginners, adventurers, and fisherman alike. They have an overabundance amount of activities scheduled for campers. You are able to camp in tents in the activity field or lakeside. They offer rented cabins/houses and RVs. Their bath houses were clean. The rec room was cool. We rented a canoe out a couple times during our stay. Making reservations online was simple. Everyone working there was very friendly and helped in any way if needed.

Site14A
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Samantha S., July 11, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2018

Gas Saver Weekends

We've been here many times over the years. Several times they've run a deal where you leave your trailer onsite free during the week if you stay multiple weekends. The people are all very friendly. My daughter loves boating and swimming in the lake and going to the arcade. It's very family oriented.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2018

Amazing place.

My family has been going there for years and finally decided that this was our final place and made it our seasonal camp g place 3 years ago. My boys absolutely love it and always have something to do. They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day! The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time. The bath houses are constantly being cleaned and restocked. They have cabins, houses and trailers for rent also for ones that don't want to rough it but want to spent time at the lake. There is a lodge that can be used as a party or wedding event. This place is our getaway place that we are glad to go to every weekend and truly enjoy every getaway minute!

  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Mike H., June 21, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2018

cool

awesome place, went on the canoes on the lake, pretty big place, worst part though was when i did go and camp out for a week near the small pond part it rained and our campsite turned into a complete mud pit

Reviewed May. 31, 2018

Relaxing camp

This is a very nice park with a beautiful lake. Clean bath houses and very friendly staff. They have activities for all ages. My kids love going here and I also enjoy coming knowing I can relax and not worry about them.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 13, 2018

Camping

People are great very well taken care of. Stay the whole season last year and will be camping there again.

  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Robin V., May 13, 2018
Reviewed Mar. 4, 2018

Summer residence make the place

I have been here on labor day weekend and its always packed. But we have always had a great time. The people who do summer seasonal rental have always been wonderful. There is a lot to do in the area and plenty of kids for my daughter to meet..

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Will D., March 4, 2018
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Will D., March 4, 2018
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Will D., March 4, 2018
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2017

Amazing Campground

I LOVED this campground, it is a private campground owned by a family. They own a large portion of the lakefront and have both a people beach and a dog beach so the dogs can enjoy swimming as well. The lake isn't huge, but it was big enough to have fun kayaking and paddle boarding for the day. They had rentals right on site at the campground and a great camp store in case you forgot anything. The campsite was huge, we fit 2 tents (6 and 8 person) and there was still plenty of room and we had a great view of the lake. Our site had electricity and water. we had friends who stayed on the other side of the lake (still keen property) that did not have electricity/water, but they managed. The bathrooms are nicer on the main campground side, so I would suggest that, but both sections were nice. you had to pay for shower time, but it was affordable (I think 25 cents for 5 minutes).

They have some rental cabins/houses that look really nice (we didn't go in any of them) and there was also an activity field with a sand volleyball pit/softball diamond/tether ball/ soccer field etc. they also have a barn where they hosted some events for the kids. It is a huge campground with plenty of things to do. I highly recommend it.

Sitewaterfront tent site
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Sarah L., July 10, 2017
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Sarah L., July 10, 2017
  • Review photo of Keen Lake Resort Campground by Sarah L., July 10, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Keen Lake Resort Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Keen Lake Resort Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Keen Lake Resort Campground?

    Keen Lake Resort Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Keen Lake Resort Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Keen Lake Resort Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Keen Lake Resort Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Keen Lake Resort Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Keen Lake Resort Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.