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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Glamping near Carbondale, PA
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Keen Lake Resort Campground in Waymart offers premium glamping accommodations within a 155-acre property featuring a private lake. Located about 20 miles northeast of Carbondale, this family-friendly destination provides multiple glamping options including safari-style canvas tents and modern yurts with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Hidden Brook Glamping, situated in the same region, features three exclusive glamping sites with private showers and toilets. The area boasts several other glamping-focused properties including Lackawanna State Park and Valley View Farm with luxury outdoor accommodations that combine rustic charm with modern comforts such as furnished bedrooms, kitchenettes, and private outdoor spaces. One guest noted, "We enjoyed staying at Keen lake resort. Loved the lake and glamping."
The scenic Pocono Mountain setting creates an ideal backdrop for glamping experiences with numerous on-site activities. Keen Lake's 90-acre private lake allows for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with boat rentals available directly at the campground. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained beaches including separate swimming areas for dogs. According to a camper, "The lake is huge and there's so much to do - fishing, swimming, row boating plus hiking trails." Most glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, though some locations like Honesdale-Poconos KOA offer year-round luxury accommodations. Many properties feature organized activities such as crafts and live entertainment, particularly during summer weekends. The region's glamping resorts typically require reservations, with many sites offering online booking systems for safari tents, yurts, and other premium accommodations.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Carbondale (48)
1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"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."
"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."
2. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
"Some are a little close to each other, but others offer plenty of space, including our site (52) on this trip. One of the biggest spots we have ever had. "
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
3. Honesdale - Poconos KOA
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
4. Valley View Farm and Campground
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
"Very clean sites and bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful at night and the other campers were very friendly. There is not one negative thing I can say. Would definitely visit again."
5. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"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. "
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
6. Ponderosa Pines Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
7. Secluded Acres Campground
"The site itself isn't bad, a lot of woods to tuck into if you camp rite."
"Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!! Love it and just wish it was open all year round!"
8. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
"This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
9. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"The trails are very well marked. We stayed in the large loop, which is a peninsula on Lake Jean. Many of the sites have lake views. The bathhouse was clean but not adequate for 73 sites."
"we had a wonderful experience. drove our car right up to our site, had a ton of space to set up. a nice picnic bench and fire pit was there and we were sure 61 so the lake was 100 yards from all of this"
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
10. Hidden Brook Glamping
Check Availabilityfrom $125 / night
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- 17 min from Scranton, PA
- 51 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 25 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 27 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
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Glamping Reviews near Carbondale, PA
514 Reviews of 48 Carbondale Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
MJ W.GuideOquaga Creek State Park Campground
Very Nice and would go again; but not the Adirondacks.
Really liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
Guide to Carbondale
Carbondale, Pennsylvania camping features several family-friendly sites within a 25-mile radius of the city. Situated in the Lackawanna River Valley at 1,060 feet elevation, the area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F. Many campgrounds remain open from mid-April through mid-October, with a small number offering year-round accommodations for visitors seeking Pocono Mountain outdoor experiences.
What to do
Hiking trails: Hickory Run State Park Campground offers 44 miles of trails rated from easy to difficult. According to a visitor, "The park has several well-marked trails, and pets are welcome! If you can't get a campsite here because it books up fast, I'd suggest Worlds End State Park, 20 minutes away."
Waterfall viewing: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features 22 waterfalls accessible via a moderate 4-mile hike. "We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike. The trails are very well marked," shares one camper.
Lake activities: Tobyhanna State Park Campground provides a lake for swimming and fishing. A visitor notes, "The lake is nearby and doesn't get crowded. There's a separate shore for kayaks and canoes to enter the lake. We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Lackawanna State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. A camper mentioned, "Bathrooms were fairly nice" while another stated, "The bathhouses were clean, water pressure is good, and the hot water is actually hot."
Family-friendly atmosphere: Valley View Farm and Campground provides a peaceful environment. According to a visitor, "The owners are very nice and helpful. Very clean sites and bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful at night and the other campers were very friendly."
Spacious campsites: Secluded Acres Campground offers varied site sizes throughout the property. One camper noted, "The size of the spaces would depend on where you are. We saw primitive sites that are ginormous. Also saw RV sites that were very close to each other. Our tent site is perfect."
What you should know
Bear activity: Wildlife encounters require proper food storage. At Tobyhanna State Park Campground, "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."
Seasonal water issues: Some parks experience water quality problems during certain periods. At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, "The water had been tested earlier in the season and unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth."
Site selection matters: Research specific campsites before booking. A visitor to Ponderosa Pines Campground noted, "Well kept and peaceful. They have some entertainment, but nothing rowdy. Very nice people that are working hard on bringing it back to its former splendor."
Tips for camping with families
Planned activities: Honesdale-Poconos KOA offers structured recreation for children. A visitor shared, "Activities for the kids like movies (it was Moana), a pool, mini golf and a bounce area. We had a fantastic first camping experience for the kids (and dogs)."
Swimming options: Multiple swimming areas provide family water recreation. One camper observed, "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake. The beach was a little more than a half mile walk from our site."
Wildlife watching: Morning and evening wildlife viewing opportunities abound. "We were on the lookout for bear, but only saw 3 deer," mentioned one visitor, while another noted spotting eagle nests near their campsite.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer complete RV services. According to one RVer at Keen Lake Resort Campground, "We had 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."
Site spacing considerations: Some campgrounds provide better separation between RV sites. A visitor noted, "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."
Electrical capacity awareness: Older campgrounds may have limited electrical capacity. At one campground, a visitor reported, "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained."
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