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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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Tuscarora State Park Campground houses luxury yurts for glamping enthusiasts seeking comfort in Pennsylvania's natural settings. The park's glamping accommodations feature electricity, heating, full-size refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves, providing a perfect balance of outdoor adventure and modern convenience. Each yurt includes two sets of bunk beds with one having a full-size mattress on the bottom, accommodating families or small groups comfortably. The spacious decks attached to each yurt offer perfect spaces for morning coffee or evening relaxation, with picnic tables and fire pits for outdoor dining. Nearby facilities include clean restrooms and showers just steps away. According to a camper, "My girlfriends and I just stayed in the yurts for annual glamping trip. Each yurt has a huge deck, 2 picnic tables and fire pit. Beautiful lake surrounded by trails."
Jim Thorpe Camping Resort and Mauch Chunk Lake Park provide safari-style glamping accommodations within reach of popular outdoor attractions. The resorts sit near hiking trails, fishing spots, and water recreation opportunities, making them ideal basements for adventure seekers. Glamping guests receive access to clean shower facilities, electricity, and comfortable sleeping arrangements while maintaining a connection to nature. The surrounding Pocono region offers abundant recreational activities including kayaking, swimming, and mountain biking. Winter visitors can explore nearby ski resorts and snowmobile trails. One visitor noted, "The lake is beautiful. Very clean and picturesque and perfect for swimming. The campground is very close to lots of outdoor attractions and fun in the Jim Thorpe and Blue Mountain area." Reservations are recommended during peak season from April through October when these glamping destinations experience highest demand.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Cranberry (44)
1. 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
2. Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
"There is a general store on site, an arcade, a pool, bathrooms with clean showers, and sinks with potable water. The mauch chunk stream runs through the back of the campground."
"Makes it fun searching for a good position within the site, kinda like roughing it in the actual wild... so not really a complaint. Sites are not very private or secluded."
3. Tuscarora State Park Campground
"They offer cabins and yurts, but have no sites for people to set up tents. The main attraction for this park is their lake, which you can swim in, fish, kayak or drop in a boat."
"Off the beaten path in the middle of “pennsyl-tucky”. No cell service at all unless you drive up to the top of the mountain."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $49 - $90 / night
4. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake, went to bed, woke up to make some breakfast and then we were off to go rafting on the"
"Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
5. 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
6. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
7. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
"Ice cream parlor was a bonus and general store was great, well stocked and good prices. The hiking trails near by are wonderful. The boulder feild is a must see!"
8. Lake Glory Campground
"The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet. Always a great time at Lake Glory. "
"Friendly staff. Nice little lake to fish in. Very clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
9. Stonybrook RV Resort
"THINGS I LIKED:
- This place is in super condition— everything works as it’s supposed to and is clean and maintained
- The concrete pad/patio with Breeo smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chairs"
"Has a heated pool and playground, laundry facilities and a small game. Shower / bathrooms are the best I’ve ever seen."
10. Allentown KOA
"Staff was friendly and helpful. It’s very secluded, no highway noise. Our spot backed up right to a creek and it was beautiful."
"Loved being right next to the stream. No fish in sight though. Sites were huge! Hiking trail was about a mile up and back but cool. Lots of pull through sites."
Drive Time
- 36 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 1 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 5 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 5 min from Lebanon, PA
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Glamping Reviews near Cranberry, PA
487 Reviews of 44 Cranberry 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.
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.
Coll G.TravelerCamp Taylor Campground
Privacy & quiet hours are king
We’ve been to Camp Taylor twice now for tent camping: September 2021 and May 2023. We stayed at the rustic tent sites both times, and there was room for 2 cars and 2 tents. Depending on how you want your setup, there are some that are more secluded and others that are close together and would be great for group camping.
The staff are all lovely and take the time to explain the rules both in-person at check-in and on the forms they provide at the time of booking. They are not hiding how seriously they take rules like quiet hours, and it will keep campers like me coming back. If you are respectful of the folks around you and especially during the posted quiet hours, you will have no problems.
The office and shop keep supply of snacks, firewood, and gifts. There are flush toilets mapped in spots of the tent sites (SUCH a pleasant surprise! I was expecting a porta-potty or vault toilet), and hot showers are available at the same complex as the office.
Jess B.
ScoutSplash Magic RV Resort
Horrible
Horrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
Guide to Cranberry
Pennsylvania's state parks and private campgrounds near Cranberry offer extensive glamping and camping accommodations throughout the year. The region sits within the Appalachian highlands with elevations ranging from 1,100 to 2,300 feet, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions seasonally. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer brings humid 80°F days with frequent afternoon thunderstorms across the region's mixed deciduous forests.
What to do
Boulder exploration: Hickory Run State Park Campground features a 16-acre boulder field created during the last ice age. "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," writes Mike M. The field requires sturdy shoes as rocks can be slippery when wet.
Hiking to waterfalls: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground offers access to 22 named waterfalls along well-marked trails. "The biggest draw to this state park (which no one in Pennsylvania I spoke with seemed to know about) is the 22 waterfalls! 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," notes Lee D.
Lake activities: Mauch Chunk Lake Park provides clear, clean water for paddle sports with some sites directly on the water. "Our first time tent camping was here and it set a great tone. We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake, went to bed, woke up to make some breakfast and then we were off to go rafting on the Lehigh river 10 minutes away," explains Emma T.
What campers like
Privacy levels: Different campgrounds offer varying degrees of seclusion. At Blue Rocks Family Campground, "You can be down near the creek and in the open more, in the wooded areas, or you can be near the corn field and glacier rock field. Our campsite had a great view of the glacier rock field and the corn field," shares Jen R.
Proximity to attractions: Staying near popular destinations maximizes recreation time. "One of my favorite campgrounds for Knoebels theme park. The campground itself is very clean except around the actual lake because of the geese nothing you can do about that... Showers are great and the camp store has plenty of Staples. Big campsites so you don't feel crowded," says Joshua W. about Lake Glory Campground.
Off-grid experience: Some areas provide true disconnection from modern distractions. "I absolutely love camping here! If you want to be disconnected, literally because there is no cell service, then this is the place for you. Best of all it is free! You just have to get a pass from the office. We love going here because of the creek. You can fish, swim and just relax!" explains Jen R. about Tuscarora State Park.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Peak season from May through October requires advance planning. "Book early as they sell out fast!" advises Joshua W. about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, with most campgrounds filling weekend spots 2-3 months in advance.
Bear safety: The region has active black bear populations requiring proper food storage. "There are bear in the region so be weary with your food. No noise pollution. No light pollution. No large towns anywhere near here all towns with very minimal population," warns Zoltan P. about Tuscarora State Forest.
Site variations: Campsite quality and amenities vary significantly within each campground. At Stonybrook RV Resort, "We paid $150 per night total for a FHU 50 Amp Premium Back-in site (#F20)... The concrete pad/patio with Breeo smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and metal patio table and chairs made a great setup," notes Matt S.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Select campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "This place really has something for everyone! Classic cars, huge playground, lots of activities, friendly staff. The best part was hiking in the boulder field!" explains Gayle B. about Blue Rocks Family Campground.
Swimming options: Look for campgrounds with clean swimming areas during summer months. "The lake was beautiful. Very clean and picturesque and perfect for swimming. The campsites were adequate size," shares Danielle F. about Mauch Chunk Lake Park.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs for children. "The visitors center boasts the most modern updates and a truly lovely interactive museum displaying the history and current wildlife of the park," writes Shayna about Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many mountain campgrounds require significant leveling equipment. "The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because our site wasn't level and it took hours to get it right," shares Angie G. about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort.
Entry difficulties: Some access roads present challenges for larger rigs. At Stonybrook RV Resort, "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," advises Matt S.
Hookup variations: Confirm exact hookup specifications when booking. "The site was nice and level side to side. Their pool looked very nice although we did not use it. Same with their patio set up around the store," notes Jonathan F. about glamping near Cranberry, Pennsylvania at Stonybrook RV Resort.
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