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Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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Thousand Trails Scotrun, located in the Pocono Mountains near Cresco, features year-round access and multiple full hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric connections. The campground accommodates larger vehicles with its big rig-friendly design and offers standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and trash service. "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," noted one visitor on The Dyrt. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, approximately 20 miles from Cresco, provides spacious pull-through sites and operates seasonally from May through October. Sites throughout the region typically include picnic tables and fire rings, though some parks have notably narrow spacing between sites.
Seasonal availability varies significantly across Pocono RV parks, with most mountain locations closing between November and April. Cell service quality fluctuates throughout the area; one Timothy Lake South reviewer mentioned, "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." Mountain driving conditions require attention when accessing campgrounds in higher elevations, especially for larger motorhomes. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, though reservation policies differ—Thousand Trails operates on a first-come, first-served basis for members. Pet-friendly policies are common but may include breed or size restrictions. Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort in Lehighton remains open year-round with high customer ratings, providing an alternative option during colder months.
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1. 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."
2. Robin Hill Campground
"It's too bad it is mainly seasonal sites back there. This campground is called Robin HILL for a reason. You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts."
"Although they do have sites for tents, this seems to be better suited for RVers and renting cabins. Many of the people we met during our stay are regulars."
3. 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."
4. Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort
"Wanted to find a close by place for for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/ spring summer camping and adventure grounds."
"Staff was nice & showed us to our campground, hauled our firewood, and checked in regularly to make sure we didn’t need anything. Restrooms were really clean."
5. 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."
6. Stonybrook RV Resort
"We spent four nights at Stonybrook RV Resort in Lehighton, PA, for a quiet wedding anniversary getaway— and so glad we did. We paid$150 per night total for a FHU 50 Amp Premium Back-in site (#F20)."
"We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow."
7. 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
8. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North
9. 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
10. Clayton Park RV Escape
"A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return"
"Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax"
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- 35 min from Scranton, PA
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RV Park Reviews near Cresco, PA
1002 Reviews of 152 Cresco 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.
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
- 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.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- Thomas B.Ranger
Tohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
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!
Guide to Cresco
Camping in the Pocono Mountains near Cresco ranges in elevation from 1,400 to 1,800 feet, creating variable weather conditions throughout camping seasons. The region experiences approximately 50 inches of rainfall annually, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. The mountainous terrain affects both accessibility and weather patterns in ways that impact campground selection.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Clayton Park RV Escape provides access to fishing spots, with one visitor noting, "Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax." The park features boat-in access making it convenient for anglers looking to explore local waters.
Mountain biking trails: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers extensive mountain biking opportunities. A visitor reported, "Wanted to find a close by place for for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/ spring summer camping and adventure grounds... If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own."
River activities: Soaring Eagle Campground sits directly on the Delaware River, perfect for water recreation. A camper shared, "Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing."
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Robin Hill Campground provides roomier sites in certain areas. According to one visitor, "What a view! Out the rear of the campground was a spectacular view! It's too bad it is mainly seasonal sites back there." Another reviewer noted, "They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night."
Clean bathrooms: Stonybrook RV Resort maintains exceptionally clean facilities. A camper mentioned, "The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean," while another stated, "Shower / bathrooms are the best I've ever seen."
Recreational amenities: Mountain Top RV Park features numerous facilities for entertainment. A visitor shared, "There's also a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games." Another mentioned, "The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."
What you should know
Cellular connectivity challenges: Several campgrounds in the Poconos have limited reception. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, a visitor reported, "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."
Site drainage issues: Robin Hill Campground has drainage problems during wet weather. One camper warned, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!.. Our Usual disconnect and set up time less than an hour!"
Road noise concerns: Tri-State RV Park experiences highway noise. A visitor mentioned, "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot." Another noted, "Highway noise, not pretty / not in nature, close spots, no privacy."
Tips for camping with families
Look for dedicated children's facilities: Robin Hill Campground has family-oriented amenities. A parent observed, "They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right. They are also located right on a river that you can easily access by foot."
Consider campgrounds with organized activities: Tri-State RV Park offers family-friendly amenities. According to one visitor, "They have a decent laundry facility and full hook ups. No frills at the site but perfect for the commuting RVers just looking for somewhere safe to sleep for the night."
Check the playground condition: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort maintains quality play areas. A camper shared, "Staff was nice & showed us to our campground, hauled our firewood, and checked in regularly to make sure we didn't need anything. Restrooms were really clean. There were endless activities from hiking to mountain biking."
Tips from RVers
Entrance challenges: Stonybrook RV Resort requires careful navigation. One RVer cautioned, "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."
Water pressure variations: Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South has unusually high water pressure. A camper warned, "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi."
Winter RV access: Mountain Top RV Park offers off-season availability. An RVer noted, "The restrooms were closed for the winter, so we didn't get to use or see those. If you're booking, it may be best to book on the upper levels because the lower area where we were did flood pretty bad a couple times when there was a lot of rain."
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