Eastern Pennsylvania's Poconos region near Brodheadsville ranges in elevation from around 600 to 1,800 feet, creating diverse camping terrain across valleys and ridges. Overnight temperatures can drop 15-20 degrees below daytime highs even in summer months. Camping sites vary widely from RV resorts with concrete pads to more rustic cabins and tent-only areas along creeks.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers convenient access to disc golf. "Wanted to find a close by place for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/spring summer camping and adventure grounds. If your into Disc golf this place has that too," notes Lois.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide fishing access with varying catches. At Robin Hill Campground, "Nice lake for fishing. About an hour from a motorbike riding park," explains Luis B. Pocono Point offers creekside fishing though one visitor mentioned, "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."
Mountain biking adventures: The area offers unique mountain terrain for biking enthusiasts. "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," says Lois about Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort.
What campers like
Concrete pads with fire features: Some premium sites include enhanced patio setups. "The concrete pad/patio with Breeo smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and metal patio table and chairs made a great setup," mentions Matt S. about his stay at Stonybrook RV Resort.
Clean bathroom facilities: Campground bathrooms vary significantly across properties. "Bathroom and showers were clean and well stocked," reports Erin N. from Tri-State RV Park. At Village Scene Park, guests have access to "24 hour coin-operated laundry, WiFi (albeit quite low speed), restroom/shower facilities (that are just mediocre)."
Tent sites by water: Creekside tent camping offers peaceful alternatives to RV areas. "My favorite spots are the tent-only sites along the creek. They are peaceful and separate from the RV area," explains Asher K. about Pocono Point. "The only downside is they do not have potable water in that area and the bathroom is a portapotty."
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring preparation. "Sites are pretty big and clean. Can't tell you about restroom as I have my own," notes Luis B. at Robin Hill, while another camper mentioned "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!"
Wi-Fi limitations: Expect limited connectivity at most locations. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, one visitor reported "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." Another notes "I was not able to get WiFi even though I paid for it. We had to park near the office to get it to work."
Water pressure variations: Water connections vary widely between campgrounds. One camper at Timothy Lake South noted "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi." Bringing a pressure regulator is recommended for RV water connections at many sites.
Tips for camping with families
Playground availability: Facilities for children vary significantly between campgrounds. "There is an outdoor pool which is open seasonally, an arcade, a playground for children, and a catch and release lake for fishing," explains Kim W. about Robin Hill Campground.
Seasonal activity planning: Some resorts offer organized activities during peak seasons. "We were here on Mother's Day weekend and the activity director organized a nice continental breakfast, free chair massages, and raffled off manicure and pedicures. They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night," reports one visitor.
Kid-friendly pool features: Several campgrounds offer family-oriented pool designs. "The pool was very nice and refreshing. I liked how the kid area wrapped around and connected to the deeper end," notes Jen R.
Tips from RVers
Entry road navigation: Some campgrounds present arrival challenges. At Stonybrook, one RVer cautioned "The entrance made for a challenging entry up a steep grade, narrow roadway, and sharp turn in. I made it without problems, but it wasn't easy in a 45' motorhome towing a Jeep."
Pull-through availability: Finding suitable pull-through sites requires planning. "Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store," mentions one RVer at Tri-State RV Park. Another notes it's "Perfect for an overnight stop. Yes, right off the hwy and you can hear it. At the end of a road, so I felt safe."
Campground topography: The area's hilly terrain affects site layout. "This campground is called Robin HILL for a reason. You will get your exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts," warns one camper. Another suggests, "We enjoyed our time here and would try again but in the lower level."
