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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Several RV campgrounds near Carbondale, Pennsylvania accommodate a range of motorhome sizes with varying hookup options. Lackawanna State Park Campground provides electric, water, and sewer hookups with 30 and 50-amp service options for larger rigs. Clayton Park RV Escape offers full hookup sites and can accommodate big rigs, with most sites open from May 1 to October 15. Keen Lake Resort Campground features lakeside RV sites with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. The spacing between sites varies considerably across these parks, with state park options generally offering more room between neighbors. "We were given a terrific site. The park was very neat and well manicured, though the sites were a little close to each other," noted one visitor about Lackawanna State Park.
Most RV parks in this region require advance reservations during summer months and fall foliage season. Navigation to some campgrounds involves narrow mountain roads with sharp turns that may challenge longer motorhomes and fifth wheels. Dump stations are available at most parks, though lines can form during peak checkout times on Sundays. Cell service remains reliable near larger towns but can become spotty in more remote campgrounds. Pet-friendly sites exist at all major RV parks, though restrictions may apply in certain loops or sections. Winter camping options are limited, with most parks closing between late October and early May. According to reviews, many RV pads are gravel rather than concrete, occasionally requiring leveling blocks, particularly at the more rustic state park campgrounds.
Best RV Campgrounds near Carbondale (141)
1. Soaring Eagle Campground and the Inn at Kellam's Bridge
"It is great family camp ground with amenities that are helpful to parents and new campers such as restrooms, showers, camp shop, canoe/kayak/tube rentals and designated drive in sites with fire ring and"
"Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman ,hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing. pretty quiet but we went there in June before school was out so there wasn’t"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $160 / night
2. Tri-State RV Park
"Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop."
"This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right."
3. Clayton Park RV Escape
"A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return"
"Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax"
4. Thousand Trails Scotrun
"We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed. But, it’s a beautiful campground and the part of PA is great too."
5. Mountain Top RV Park
"The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Top. We had to come to the area kind of last minute, and they were very accommodating!"
Check Availabilityfrom $89 / night
6. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"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."
"You are able to camp in tents in the activity field or lakeside. They offer rented cabins/houses and RVs. Their bath houses were clean. The rec room was cool."
7. Pine Valley RV Park & Campground
"They have hayrides in the summer and swimming in the lake. Lakeside sites are spacious and reasonably priced. The owners are always accessible."
"The staff, the grounds, the amenities made me wish we were closer. So many things for kids to do. From boating, to giant swimming inflatables, putt putt even a giant slide."
8. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South
"Pull through spots a a bit tight together but at least they have some. Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway."
"Well kept, wooded sites on a mountain. No lake in site. Standard amenities, like pool, hot tub, laundry, outdoor games a community fire pit etc.. Small store as well. 5 minutes to town."
9. Lawton - RV park with hookup
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
10. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North
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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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RV Park Reviews near Carbondale, PA
862 Reviews of 141 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.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
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!
Art S.LegendMoon Lake Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
Quiet camping
Just a few others here so it is quite peaceful. A one mile walk gets you to the lake. They have a covered pavilion with plenty of picnic tables. My site is large with plenty of trees providing shade. The outhouse is a bit of a walk. Garbage cans are inside it. I haven’t seen a water source but it might be around.
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
Guide to Carbondale
RV sites near Carbondale, Pennsylvania offer camping access to the Delaware River watershed and the Pocono foothills. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures than nearby urban areas. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March, with most campgrounds operating seasonally.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lower Lake Campground at Promised Land State Park provides multiple fishing areas across its 422-acre property. "Short walk to bathrooms, showers and lake. Though had to drive to park and beaches," notes one camper about the Lower Lake Beechwood area.
Water recreation: Keen Lake Resort Campground offers paddle boats, row boats, and lake swimming options. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake," shares one visitor.
Quiet hiking: The trail system at Lackawanna State Park connects wooded campsites to lakefront areas. "The trails are fun for relaxing hikes, we especially like the one right along the lake. Also their is a huge lakefront area along a different stretch of the lake that offers people a lot of ways to enjoy themselves," reports a regular visitor.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Soaring Eagle Campground on the Delaware River features larger-than-average campsites. "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private with a great community of campers," explains a long-time visitor.
Clean facilities: Lackawanna State Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and shower facilities. "Bathrooms were clean and water was hot in the shower," notes one camper, while another states, "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground."
Natural setting: Pine Valley RV Park offers lakeside sites with a natural environment. "Lakeside sites are spacious and reasonably priced. They have hayrides in the summer and swimming in the lake," mentions a camper who has visited for over 15 years.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Timothy Lake South experiences connectivity challenges. "Cell service for most providers is practically non-existent. I understand this is not the park's fault and some would say that this is 'real' camping," explains one visitor. Another notes "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."
Reservation requirements: Pine Valley RV Park fills quickly during summer months. "This is by far one of the best family oriented campgrounds we've ever been in. The staff, the grounds, the amenities made me wish we were closer," states a visitor who recommends booking early.
Terrain considerations: Lower Lake Campground requires site selection attention. "Was decent site only downside was fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs, otherwise it's a nice wooded site with privacy," mentions one visitor about site #323 at the Beechwood area.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Mountain Top RV Park offers family-focused recreation. "The family-friendly atmosphere was evident through the thoughtfully designed property, including an updated pool, playground, game room, and a brand-new pickleball court that added a unique touch to the stay," reports a visitor.
Weather preparations: Keen Lake Resort experiences temperature fluctuations. "The bugs were better than I would have anticipated next to the lake, although some days the flies were a bit annoying. The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch," shares one family.
Supply strategy: Tri-State RV Park provides convenient access to supplies. "Safe, clean, and right on the Delaware River. Groceries and Home Depot close buy if you need to restock," reports one visitor who found the location practical.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Tri-State RV Park provides convenient stopover options with limitations. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot. Restrooms are clean. Not much else to say about this CG, is just a parking lot with hookups," explains one RVer.
Power considerations: Timothy Lake South offers reliable power with specific requirements. "The camp is nice, sites are long but narrow. Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," notes a camper who recommends bringing a regulator.
Seasonal planning: Clayton Park RV Escape accommodates various RV sizes. "Even though I had a boo boo, they were very forgiving, after I explained that I had a brand new RV and it had an issue with my black water tank. They called to let me know, and I was able to get it fixed under warranty from my dealer."
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