Camping near Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania offers access to both established campgrounds and riverside camping options. The area sits at approximately 200 feet above sea level, flanked by rolling hills that rise to 500 feet in nearby Ringing Rocks Park. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall bring milder temperatures between 50-70°F, making these seasons optimal for outdoor recreation.
What to do
Ringing rock exploration: Bring a hammer to Ringing Rocks Family Campground to experience the unique geological formation. "We went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave," notes Justin B. The rocks produce metallic sounds when struck.
Waterfront activities: Try fishing, boating or kayaking at Lake Towhee County Park. The small 13-site campground offers access to lakeside recreation. Emily G. mentions, "Very secluded and set back in the woods, but only a short drive to Nockamixon."
Hiking trails: Explore the network of trails at Tohickon Valley County Park. "Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas," according to Mario M. The park features cliff-side trails and connects to longer routes, with one reviewer noting there are "trails for miles that even connects to the AT."
What campers like
Secluded tent sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy at certain campgrounds. At Mountainview Campground, Christina H. reports, "Our site was fully private (could not see or hear neighbors)." Scott A. adds, "Stayed at one of the primitive sites. Very clean and quiet. Great spot for stargazing."
Clean facilities: Travelers frequently mention the maintenance of bathrooms and shower facilities. At Mountainview Campground, one camper noted, "The showers were free and clean with hot water and decent pressure." Similarly, at Tohickon Valley County Park, a reviewer mentioned, "The sites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas."
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities for animal sightings. Christina H. recalls at Mountainview: "Only shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise!"
What you should know
Access limitations: Some campgrounds require physical effort to reach. At Round Valley State Park Campground, Stuart K. explains, "Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, this SP offers true wilderness camping which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles—or if you come with your own boat."
Weather impacts: Sites can become muddy after rain, especially in tent areas. At Tohickon Campground, Leah C. warns, "The rain made the dirt in the tent campground turn to pure mud and the picnic table was unusable because it was in the middle of it."
Reservation timing: For weekend trips, book well in advance. Colonial Woods Family Resort fills quickly for summer weekends, with one camper noting, "We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Colonial Woods Family Resort organizes regular events for children. Nicole S. shares, "They did a few activities—the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital."
Swimming options: Pools provide relief from summer heat. At Colonial Woods, a visitor noted, "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," though they added that "the posted pool hours were not as described."
Playgrounds: Several campgrounds feature play areas. At Quakerwoods Campground, amenities include "Kids Playgrounds" and "Basketball court," while Shannon C. mentioned Ringing Rocks has "so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!"
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Spruce Run Recreation Area, Douglas P. advises, "If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs." Frank J. adds, "My campsite was 34W, right next the reservoir. Nice location however the website said it was full shade. The picnic table was in shade. The spot for the RV was full sun."
Campground layout: At Colonial Woods, Ian P. explains, "While the seasonal sites have lots of room the transient sites are much more on top of each other." Brian C. cautions about tight spaces: "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed."
Hook-up availability: Water and electric options vary between campgrounds. Ruette W. shares about Spruce Run: "There are some RV sites with water & electric which are not on the water, but in the parking lot. I would consider getting one on the water to enjoy the water and one in the parking lot to hook up the RV."
