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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Lackawanna State Park Campground, 15 miles northwest of Dalton, offers 61 electric RV sites with 50-amp and 30-amp hookups and full-service amenities including sanitary dump facilities. The sites accommodate larger motorhomes on level, shaded grounds in a wooded setting. Frances Slocum State Park Campground provides electric hookups and sewer connections with spacious sites for RVs between Wyoming and Dallas. At Keen Lake Resort Campground, full hookup RV sites include water, electric, and sewer connections with big-rig friendly access around a private lake. Clayton Park RV Escape features 50-amp service and pull-through sites with full hookups for larger motorhomes. "Nice level sites easy to back in rv and set up," noted one visitor about the well-maintained grounds.
Several RV campgrounds in the region remain open seasonally from April through mid-October, with Cozy Creek Family Campground offering year-round access for motorhomes. The mountain terrain surrounding Dalton creates navigation challenges on some access roads, particularly for longer RVs approaching state parks. Most campgrounds maintain clean shower facilities and dump stations, though availability varies by location. Pet-friendly designated sites exist at all major RV parks, with some imposing breed or size restrictions. According to one review, "We were given a terrific site, though the roads around were great for access to Scranton for all your needs." Cell service can be limited in more remote camping areas, particularly in the valleys between ridges where signal strength diminishes.
Best RV Campgrounds near Dalton (131)
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. Clayton Park RV Escape
"A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return"
"Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax"
3. 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."
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. Lawton - RV park with hookup
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
6. 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."
7. 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."
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. Frances Slocum State Park Campground
"We had a thick covered wooded area to our right and a huge grassy area to the left. Was also an easy back in site as there’s an adjacent road (to parking and the amphitheater) right in front of it."
"Level spacious sites for tents and electric/sewer water hook-ups for RV/campers.. Playground on the lower loop. Hiking trails throughout. Great fishing, boating...kayak and canoe rentals."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $48 / night
10. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North
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- 17 min from Scranton, PA
- 50 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 26 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 38 min from Elmira, NY
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RV Park Reviews near Dalton, PA
703 Reviews of 131 Dalton Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Guide to Dalton
Motorhome and RV camping near Dalton, Pennsylvania provides access to the northeastern Pennsylvania highlands where elevations range from 700 to 1,200 feet. The region features numerous waterways including Lackawanna Lake, Keen Lake, and Frances Slocum Lake, with camping options spanning from mid-April through mid-October. Surrounding forests consist primarily of oak, maple, and pine with scattered clearings for campgrounds in the rolling terrain.
What to do
Hiking trails at Lackawanna: Several well-maintained trails circle the lake with variable difficulty levels. "Nice hiking trails! We went in early spring midweek, it was very quiet and exactly the get away we wanted," notes a visitor at Lackawanna State Park Campground.
Paddling opportunities: Most lakes in the region restrict motorized boats, creating ideal conditions for kayaking and canoeing. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch," shares a camper at Keen Lake Resort Campground.
Mountain biking: Blue Mountain Resort offers downhill mountain biking with a lift service during summer months. "You can 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," explains a visitor.
What campers like
Lakeside camping: Direct water access from campsites receives high praise. "We stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome," explains one Keen Lake Resort visitor.
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds offer larger-than-average sites. "Sites are huge, plenty of room for 2+ family campers," reports a visitor at Soaring Eagle Campground, while another notes, "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out."
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness stands out in reviews. "The campground and bathrooms were very clean," states a reviewer at Frances Slocum State Park Campground, with another visitor adding, "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground."
What you should know
Seasonal flooding: Some tent sites can be problematic after heavy rain. "The site we stayed on was a swamp! It was terrible. Plenty of other great sites but several butt up against standing water which is nasty," cautions a Frances Slocum camper.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies widely across the region. "Cell service for most providers is practically non-existent. I understand this is not the park's fault and some would say this is 'real' camping," explains a visitor at Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South.
Winter camping limitations: Most campgrounds close October through April. Thousand Trails Scotrun remains open year-round, though with limited services. "We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed. But, it's a beautiful campground," notes a fall visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Multiple swimming areas provide family entertainment. At Cozy Creek Family Campground, a visitor notes: "Campground is based around kids, there's a lot for them to do! My son and I camp here every year. Great fishing, clean facilities and friendly, super helpful staff."
Organized activities: Many campgrounds schedule regular events. "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day," explains a Keen Lake Resort camper.
Weather preparation: Mountain weather can change quickly, especially during summer thunderstorms. "I ended up arriving 25 minutes late. I drove through 45 minutes of heavy thunderstorms," reports a Cozy Creek visitor, describing the challenge of navigating campground roads after heavy rain.
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. "The road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow," warns an RVer at Cozy Creek, suggesting larger rigs may have difficulty on some approach roads.
Site selection priorities: For larger RVs, securing an appropriate site matters. "We were given a terrific site, though sites are kinda close together but it was fairly quiet even though it was full," notes an RVer at Clayton Park RV Escape, which receives consistent praise for being "well run, well staffed" with "excellent" facilities.
Water pressure variations: Water systems can deliver unexpectedly high pressure. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," cautions an RV camper, suggesting pressure regulators are essential equipment when camping near Dalton.
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