Camping sites near Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania range in elevation from approximately 600 to 1,200 feet in the western Pocono Mountain region. Most campgrounds in this area feature wooded settings with mixed hardwood forests providing natural shade. The terrain typically consists of rolling hills with some sites requiring leveling blocks for RVs and campers.
What to do
Hiking trail access: Hickory Run State Park Campground offers 44 miles of trails ranging from easy to more challenging routes. "We hiked to the waterfall, it is beautiful," notes one camper, while another mentions "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected."
Wildlife watching opportunities: Camp Taylor Campground features the Lakota Wolf Preserve with guided tours. "There is a section of RV spots that are each cut out in the woods so very private... You can take a short hike up the mountain there to see the wolves in the sanctuary. There are moments by the fire you can hear them howl in the distance," reports one visitor.
Water recreation: Tobyhanna State Park Campground centers around a lake suitable for swimming and paddling. According to one visitor, "You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths." The park features at least two parking lots with easy access from State Route 423.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Worthington State Forest Campground receives high marks for site layout. "The spots are huge, and mostly private. When we go camping we don't want to be right up against our neighbors and at worthington we pretty much had our own little island," explains one camper.
Clean facilities: Mountain Vista Campground maintains well-kept amenities according to reviews. "This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It's a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities (pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more)," writes a visitor.
River access: Driftstone Campground offers direct Delaware River access. "Our campsite was located along the Delaware river with a short walk down to be able to launch our canoe and kayak," reports one camper. Another adds, "Accept the Delaware River from campground and kayak trips offered."
What you should know
Bears are common: Multiple campgrounds report bear activity. At Tobyhanna State Park, "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent. Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car."
Site conditions vary significantly: Cranberry Run Campground has mixed terrain. "Mountain side site, nice trail up a mountain. Staff friendly and personable. Bathrooms older but clean," notes one reviewer. Another mentions, "Sites were all rocky and many on steep inclines."
Reservation windows fill quickly: Don Laine Campground is particularly popular. "I highly recommend making your reservation early because this is a great place to stay," advises one camper. During peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), many campgrounds require booking 3-6 months in advance.
Tips for camping with families
Look for organized activities: Pocono Vacation Park schedules regular events. "This park is great for families, they had events scheduled throughout the summer, and a separate toddler pool," reports one visitor.
Consider noise levels: Quiet campgrounds may be preferable for families with young children. At Camp Taylor, one camper notes, "Unlike many other campgrounds we've been to, they are very good about actually enforcing the quiet hours at night, so you can have an actual peaceful and quiet night around the campfire."
Check bathroom facilities: Hickory Run State Park offers varied bathroom options. "Some bathrooms are latrines, but they also have beautiful, fully updated showers and restrooms available. The camp store had good hours and is stocked to high heaven; you could come here with just the clothes on your back and buy everything you need."
Tips from RVers
Access considerations: Several campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. Cranberry Run visitors note, "Careful on the roads to the campsite, they're a bit on the bumpy side. Defo smaller roads than your usual ones. We have a minivan so we had to take our time on all the pot holes."
Hookup options: Silver Valley Campsites provides full hookups with specific site layouts. One RVer explains, "The way they have their water, electric and sewer, we had to pull in forward in order to hookup."
Seasonal site availability: Some campgrounds maintain long-term residents. At Pocono Vacation Park, "Mostly long term residents. Sites are dirt/grass and are not level, but they are long which makes up for the front to back level issue. Lots of weekenders and vacationers."
