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Places to Camp near Hazleton, PA

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Hazleton, PA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Hazleton. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Hazleton. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Camping Sites Near Hazleton, PA (180)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park Campground

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    Hickory Run State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
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    454 Saves
    Albrightsville, Pennsylvania

    Are you daring enough to hike the Shades of Death Trail? This is just one of the hiking trails available to visitors at Hickory Run State Park. Not to worry though, the trail is not nearly as ominous as its name. Hickory Run was established as a state park in 1945 following a long and storied history of devastation and restoration. The first settlements in the area occurred following the American Revolution, when landowners began building mills on the local creeks. By the mid-1800s, the area was clearcut, then experienced several incidents of fire and flooding. In 1935 the area was purchased by the National Park Service (NPS) for use as a recreation area, and many of the roads, campgrounds and trails were developed. Ten years later, the NPS transferred the land to the state of Pennsylvania for use as a state park.

    Just 30 miles south of Scranton, Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre natural area in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The area features numerous trout streams, boulder fields, wetlands and restored forests. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, from birds to black bears. The park’s large campground features more than 300 tent, trailer and RV sites, as well as a few walk-in sites and camping cottages. Some campsites are ADA accessible. Park facilities include restrooms with showers, drinking water, two playgrounds, amphitheater, fishing pier, dog-walking area, and a camp store. There’s also recycling and dump stations. The Shades of Death and Beach trails are accessible right from the campground. Campsite rates range from $15–$40/night; cabins and cottages range from $38–$105/night.

    There is no shortage of outdoor play to be enjoyed on your visit to Hickory Run. On warm days, cool off with a dip in Sand Spring Lake, or go wading below Hawk Falls; cast a line for brook and brown trout in Hickory Run or Mud Run; or test your precision at the park’s disc golf course. There are also several geocaches hidden in the park if you’re up for a little treasure hunting. If you’re packing hiking boots, you have 44 miles of trails to wander. Choose from short, family-friendly nature and wildlife-watching trails, to the more strenuous Boulder Field Trail, which traverses a 16.5-acre field of sandstone boulders that predate several of North America’s ice ages. In winter, many of the park’s trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

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    Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

    63 Reviews
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    500 Saves
    Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

    Boasting 22 named waterfalls amid old-growth forest and deeply-incised canyons, Rickett’s Glen State Park encompasses more than 13,000 acres around a high bluff known as the Allegheny Front. On top of the bluff, several lakes—Lake Jean being the largest—are the source of the many creeks that tumble down the canyons and create the spectacular falls. The area was mostly logged out in the early 1900s by the landowner, R. Bruce Ricketts, before he decided to preserve the woodlands in the falls’ three glens. Following efforts to turn the area into a national park in the 1930s failed, he began selling the land to the state of Pennsylvania, who turned the area into a state park in 1944. The park is now a year-round destination for camping, hiking, fishing, bird-watching, paddling, skiing and ice climbing.

    Just an hour’s drive west of Scranton, the campground at Rickett’s Glen offers 120 drive-in campsites in two areas near the shore of Lake Jean. Sites can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 40 feet; some sites are ADA accessible, and a few group camps are available. Hookups are not available, but there is a dump station outside the camping area. Facilities in the campgrounds include restrooms with showers, drinking water, an amphitheater, a trail to the lake’s beach, and a designated dog area. The Big Loop campground also has five deluxe cottages available to rent. In a separate area, there are 10 cabins available, as well as a boat ramp (rentals available) and snack bar. Campsite rates range from $15–$20/night; cabins and cottages range from $60–$115/night.

    The most popular activity at Rickett’s Glen is to hike through the three waterfall glens. This can be done via several looping trails ranging from 3.4 miles to 7.2 miles. Two trailheads are located above the falls, from the lakes area, and one is located below the falls, from PA Route 118. Other summer activities in the park include paddling and fishing on Lake Jean, or just soaking up the sun at the beach. An onsite naturalist offers guided walks, nature activities and interpretive programs. There are also limited hunting opportunities. If visiting during the winter season, many of the trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Ice fishing is popular, as is ice climbing on the waterfalls. Check the park’s website for off-season services, accessibility, and ice climbing requirements.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $150 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park Campground
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Jim Thorpe Camping Resort

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    Jim Thorpe Camping Resort

    15 Reviews
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    108 Saves
    Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Blue Rocks Family Campground

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    Blue Rocks Family Campground

    24 Reviews
    59 Photos
    212 Saves
    Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

    In the heart of the Eastern Pennsylvania wilderness, there’s an exciting escape for RVers, campers, and hikers of all ages. Blue Rocks Family Campground occupies over 100 acres of beautiful forest divided by mountain streams and is surrounded by miles of hiking trails that offer incredible views of the Pennsylvania countryside. Topped off with our breathtaking Blue Rocks boulder field that gives our camp its name, Blue Rocks Family Campground is truly the definition of an amazing outdoor Pennsylvania experience. We can’t wait to see ya!

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Knoebels Campground

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    Knoebels Campground

    23 Reviews
    57 Photos
    86 Saves
    Marion Heights, Pennsylvania

    Turn your Knoebels visit into a family vacation by staying at the Knoebels Park Campground! After a long day of riding, playing, swimming and eating at Knoebel’s, you’ll be just steps away from the crackling campfire and your pillow. Our family campground is tucked away in a quiet forest setting, so you can get away from it all and awake refreshed and ready for more fun! Pitch your tent, park your RV or camper, or stay in one of our rustic log cabins.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $59 - $160 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park

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    Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    10 Reviews
    28 Photos
    135 Saves
    Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
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    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $20 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Tuscarora State Park Campground

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    Tuscarora State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    14 Photos
    42 Saves
    Barnesville, Pennsylvania
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    Allentown KOA

    15 Reviews
    8 Photos
    36 Saves
    Germansville, Pennsylvania
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    • Reservable
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    • RVs
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Tobyhanna State Park Campground

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    Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    82 Photos
    175 Saves
    Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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