Top Tent Camping near Cambra, PA

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Cambra? We've got you covered. The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Cambra, Pennsylvania's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Cambra, PA (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
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    1. Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    10 Reviews
    27 Photos
    154 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $20 / night

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    3. Shikellamy State Park

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    7 Saves
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    • ADA Access
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      4. Backwoods Homestead LLC

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      • Pets
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      • Reservable
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      $50 - $75 / night

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      5. Scrub Mountain Retreat

      1 Review
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      6 Saves

      Escape to our quiet, serene, and remote property for a primitive camping experience or camper parking, just 5.5 miles from the historic downtown of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

      Our location offers easy access to the natural wonders of the area, including Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park, the D & L Rail Trail, and five Carbon County Waterfalls.

      For outdoor enthusiasts, there's no shortage of activities nearby, with access to the famous Lehigh River and over a dozen quality trout streams, two public lakes, and numerous scenic overlooks and hiking trails. Carbon County, PA is also one of the top destinations for Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking as well as mountain biking

      Experience the tranquility of nature and explore the beauty of the surrounding area during your stay at our peaceful retreat.

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      • Reservable
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      $30 - $35 / night

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      6. Lizard Creek Campground

      3 Reviews
      4 Photos
      27 Saves
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      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
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      7. Ravensburg State Park

      5 Reviews
      10 Photos
      61 Saves
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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        8. Riverside Acres Campground

        2 Reviews
        18 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • RVs

        $22 - $35 / night

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        10. AT Overlook Campground near Lehigh Gap

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        The Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge consists of over 750 acres of varied habitat. The trail system threads through these habitats and provides visitors with approximately 13 miles of hiking trails at present. Loop hikes can easily be planned so that hikers need not retrace their steps. We hope you come out to the Refuge and enjoy the many hiking opportunities. Since 2002 we have been busy, along with our friends from the Allentown Hike Club, creating additional trails to connect to the existing Appalachian and Blue (North) Trails at the top of the mountain and other areas of the Refuge. Today you can come out to the refuge for a peaceful walk along level terrain, challenge yourself on some of the steeper trail sections, or do the Big Hike covering the entire trail system.

        Most people begin their visit to the Refuge at the Osprey House, headquarters of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Access to the Refuge is also available from Riverview Road at the western edge of the Refuge or from hiking in on the Appalachian Trail. Three trails meet at Osprey House parking area the Prairie Warbler Loop, D&L and LNE trails.

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Cambra

      511 Reviews of 16 Cambra Campgrounds


      • Brett D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Knoebels Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Knoebels Campground

        Nice Campground - Tight Spaces - Fun Park

        Good Campground to visit the amusement park. Electrical hookup was a bit far from the camper, so bring an extension cord. Good atmosphere will be back, the kids had a blast.

      • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
        Sep. 30, 2024

        Lakewood Park Campground

        Pond View

        Checkin was quick and no fuss. Friendly staff, grounds look well taken care of. The pond is a very nice amenity. Convenient FHU off interstate 81. Reasonably priced.

      • Kate R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
        Sep. 1, 2024

        Locust Lake State Park

        Just come for the day

        Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors. The lake is great so I would just do a day trip. If you want quiet and relaxation don’t come here to camp.

      • Jolene J.
        Camper-submitted photo from R B Winter State Park
        Aug. 24, 2024

        R B Winter State Park

        Must stay state park

        Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer). Spots 57 and 18 offer the most privacy. There are spots that have little creek side access but they are closer together. There are showers in the campground too. DCNR patrols it like a hawk though...so beware any visiting cars to your spot must be moved or pay $5. Borderline harassment from the DCNR guy for my friend visiting for an hour. It is a state park so no alcohol if that's your thing. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails. 10/10 recommend

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Indian Head Campground
        Aug. 4, 2024

        Indian Head Campground

        False advertising

        We booked this campground because it was waterfront camping. Upon arriving to the site, we saw that it was not in fact waterfront camping. When we talked to the office, they just told us to take the other side, which also was not waterfront like advertised. Luckily, before we decided to check that side out, the owners son told her that someone else was coming to that section, “which they were also confused as to why the camping wasn’t waterfront”. The water that was accessible was a small launch area where other people in the campground hung out at most of the time. The map of the campground they gave us was completely different than the one online. The sites weren’t marked either.

      • Teresa M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sheshequin Campground
        Jul. 20, 2024

        Sheshequin Campground

        Nice clean sites with grass tent areas

        Nice quiet sites, good wifi, clean bathrooms, drinking water and power at all sites.  Hosts are very friendly

      • Matt S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
        Jul. 19, 2024

        Lakewood Park Campground

        Great Place for R&R

        We stayed at Lakewood Park Campground in Barnesville, PA, for a few days for R&R. And we got it! 

        THINGS I LIKED: 

        • This place has the best of an old-fashioned campground with a great layout. But it offers modern amenities and utilities in a natural setting. 

        • Family owned and operated by folks who take great pride in offering a really nice place to stay. 

        • About 30-minutes to Jim Thorpe, PA, or Lehigh Valley Zoo. 

        • The place is filled with mature shade trees which offer some protection from the sun and a beautiful setting. But they take great care to remove problem trees and branches from the sites and roads. 

        • Fun activities during our stay included bingo and a food truck. 

        • Our site(#74) was plenty big enough for our 45’ motorhome and Jeep plus lots of room to spread out. 

        • The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order. All kinds of maintenance was going on throughout each day, and it shows. 

        • I contacted the campground by email after 11pm to inquire about availability to arrive a day early. I sent an email rather than a phone call as I had no expectation of a response until at least the next day. They replied within minutes, adjusted my reservation, sent a revised confirmation email, and didn’t ask for payment until I arrived for check-in. Wow, that’s top-notch service! 

        THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

        • Traveling to this campground requires driving several steep grades(8+%). Do your best, drive slowly, and stay focused. Of course, it’s not the campground’s fault, just something to be aware of when planning to visit. 

        WOULD WE COME BACK? 

        • Absolutely, this is a nice place.
      • k
        Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
        Jul. 16, 2024

        Locust Lake State Park

        Great for a weekend

        206 Campsite unleveled, but plenty of room. No water or electric hookup at this site. Some privacy, but not completely secluded. A reasonable distance to the bathroom. Showers were great! Bathroom was somewhat clean. It has a nice lake and good views. It's currently under construction/renovations many other areas. Overall great place and would stay again!

      • K R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
        Jun. 29, 2024

        Splash Magic Campground

        Not worth it

        Sad place multiple no functional area basketball court with no balls, floating ride "missing parts" no coffee at the store, no milk either, some staff nasty and rude. No cable no wifi this place has extra fees and charges for everything river front is tiny slippery maybe 8ft wide walk. Pictures are a stretch from reality.

      • Annette H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Trailhead Campground
        Jun. 28, 2024

        Trailhead Campground

        Unkept and micromanaged

        First the good: Big, level sites Nice camp host Great prices 

        Now the bad: The road coming in is ROUGH, if you towing or driving a MH, be prepared. The grounds are unkept, no mowing, weeds as tall as I am. So. Many. Rules! I understand rules are necessary and I always abide, but to tell me where and how I can park my personal vehicle WITHIN MY SITE because“they are busy now”(with more than half the sites empty). 

        Not staying here again.

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lackawanna State Park
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Lackawanna State Park

        Something for everyone!

        This is an amazing state park that has something for everyone. There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network if hiking and horse riding trails. There are several campgrounds, with tremendous variety for every camping style. There are standard car camping tent sites, RV sites, and yurts and camper cabins. For those who like more rustic options, there are hike-in sites that are beautiful and not far from the parking area. The campsites are nestled in a deep shady mature forest, and peaceful and quiet due to the wooded aspect and spacing of sites (at least for me, in September in a hike-in site not far from the regular campground). It is nice to have such a fine camping and outdoor recreation opportunity within an easy drive of the city of Clarks Summit, so probably a great weekend getaway for local folks, but a wonderful stopover for anyone on a road trip through northern PA as it is not far off Interstate 81. I was there only one day, but would like to be back to explore the trails!

      • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Tobyhanna State Park
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Tobyhanna State Park

        Great place to camp

        Our first timing camping at Tobyhanna and it won't be our last.

        Mix of electric and non-electric sites.  No water hook ups but a water station is on site.

        Camp sites are generously size, good spacing between sites and heavily treed.  Huge lake to enjoy.  We rode our mountain bikes around the 5 mile trail around the lake.  Just awesome.

      • w
        Camper-submitted photo from 100 Mile View Camping
        Jun. 3, 2024

        100 Mile View Camping

        Awesome views

        Wonderful eastern views of the valley below. Paved road and hard packed gravel for a short distance to get to the camp site. We made it up there no problem motorcycles.

      • Brittney L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Blue Rocks Family Campground
        Jun. 1, 2024

        Blue Rocks Family Campground

        Cute! Quiet! Quaint!

        Beautiful camp ground! Very family oriented and a great place for a weekend getaway in the woods! The access trail to The Pinnacle is a little steep, wouldn’t recommend kids under the age of 12 taking that path.

      • OThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Worlds End State Park
        May. 6, 2024

        Worlds End State Park

        Súper app!

        I really enjoy this app. It was really helpful when we visit Arizona, and of course my local area. I recommended to the beginner camper or to the Pro campers.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lizard Creek Campground
        Apr. 29, 2024

        Lizard Creek Campground

        Very nice family campground

        This was a very nice family campground with a fair number of seasonal campers.

        There are a few breweries in the area and at least one distillery. We had full hookups a picnic table and a fire ring. The bathrooms were clean, but old and there are a couple of "cabins" on the property. They are wooden sheds with varying levels of accommodation.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from 100 Mile View Camping
        Apr. 9, 2024

        100 Mile View Camping

        New to the Dyrt!

        Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake Recreation Area
        Apr. 9, 2024

        Moon Lake Recreation Area

        Great peaceful environment

        My family loves it up here. The reservation staff are over accommodating and very helpful, we had to call them a few times. Great place for hiking, fishing, letting kids have fun and be kids. A nice quiet place to relax by the fire while the kids sleep.

      • louis P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cozy Creek Family Campground
        Apr. 9, 2024

        Cozy Creek Family Campground

        Rustic creek family campground

        This is a fantastic campground! The tent sites are right on the creek. The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine. The owner and all the employees were as friendly as they were accommodating. I can't say enough good things. I'll definitely be back.

      • Mackenzie B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
        Mar. 18, 2024

        Jim Thorpe Camping Resort

        Nice Family Campground

        This campground is definitely designed for young families. I booked last minute and had to make do with a primitive site which was downhill and a little bumpy. However, there are extremely nice bathrooms and a ton of things to do if you have children like playground, arcade and activities. It’s nice how close it is to downtown Jim Thorpe but it was a little too close together and family oriented for me as someone who travels only with young adults.

      • Mackenzie B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
        Mar. 18, 2024

        Mauch Chunk Lake Park

        Great for groups!

        I’ve stayed here a couple times with groups. I believe it is a great spot to go with people who haven’t camped much before. It has flat tent spaces, generally clean bathrooms, and access to tons of things to do on the campground and nearby.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Scrub Mountain Retreat
        Mar. 1, 2024

        Scrub Mountain Retreat

        New to the Dyrt!

        Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

      • Juan S D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
        Feb. 25, 2024

        Hickory Run State Park

        Beautiful Hickory

        ❤️😊We would like to thank Hickory for letting us stay their peace fully it was our first camping trip in a 🚎RV travel trailer our first RV purchase you made our stay amazing I loved the environment our favorite spot is the beach trail 🏞️💦right their you can let yourself go and meditate with mother nature 🌍 so amazing hickory has alot to offer you just have to seek it . 🌞 Our favorite spot guess where 😜stay tuned for more The Outsider's 💋🇵🇷🇺🇲

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Splash Magic Campground
        Dec. 26, 2023

        Splash Magic Campground

        Friendly and very helpful staff

        The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer.  I am just learning about using a travel trailer and the staff was of great assistance.  They were easy to reach and were genuinely interested in my stay and plans.  They have a dog park which my dog loved.



      Guide to Cambra

      Camping near Cambra, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do

      • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail (21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging."
      • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip at Lake Jean, located near Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. A visitor mentioned, "The lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July."
      • Fishing and Kayaking: Locust Lake State Park Campground is perfect for water activities. One camper noted, "The lake was very clean. The camp store was great! They sell most things you’d need for camping."

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Hickory Run State Park Campground stated, "The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous."
      • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground shared, "The campsites are really good, most of them fairly private and level."
      • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Knoebels Campground is known for its family vibe. One reviewer said, "This place is awesome for the kids. You camp right at the park."

      What you should know

      • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Worlds End State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. A camper mentioned, "Absolutely no cell signal so navigating by car can be tricky."
      • Site Conditions: Some sites may be uneven or cramped. A review for Locust Lake State Park Campground noted, "The quality of our site was a little lacking. Very un-level so no great place to put a tent."
      • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each site. For example, Hickory Run State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the 3rd Sunday in October.

      Tips for camping with families

      • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of activities. Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA offers a pool and playground. One family said, "The playground was excellent. The camp store was new looking and well stocked."
      • Pack for Comfort: Bring items to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Jim Thorpe Camping Resort mentioned, "There are extremely nice bathrooms and a ton of things to do if you have children like playground, arcade and activities."
      • Choose the Right Site: Look for spacious sites. A camper at Frances Slocum State Park Campground said, "The sites are spaced out nice and ample size."

      Tips from RVers

      • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Knoebels Campground noted, "The only knock on it is how tight the sites are, but the communal spirit is great."
      • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with good facilities. A visitor at Lake Glory Campground said, "Bathrooms are very clean. Sites are ok spaced."
      • Be Prepared for Weather: Bring gear for changing conditions. A camper at Worlds End State Park Campground mentioned, "Having no at site water connection is not something we are used to seeing so that was a pain."

      Camping near Cambra, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Cambra, PA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cambra, PA is Mauch Chunk Lake Park with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Cambra, PA?

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