4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Hidden Brook Glamping and Valley View Farm and Campground provide premium glamping experiences within Pennsylvania's Upper Delaware River Valley. Hidden Brook features three exclusively glamping accommodations with comfortable furnishings and amenities like firewood and trash service. While not offering traditional hookups, these sites maintain a rustic yet comfortable appeal with toilet facilities and hot showers available to guests. Valley View Farm complements its glamping options with walkable sites surrounded by forest tranquility. Both locations allow pets and maintain high cleanliness standards. A visitor noted, "One of the best places I've stayed all year. Great spots to setup as well as cabins. My daughter and I highly recommend this campground to anyone who loves the forest and the peace and tranquility that comes along with it."
Just outside Damascus, the Honesdale-Poconos KOA maintains year-round glamping accommodations with full amenities including electric hookups, showers, and picnic tables. On-site recreational activities include movies under the stars, mini-golf, and a swimming pool—perfect for families seeking both adventure and comfort. Most glamping sites in this region sit within 20-30 minutes of Delaware River access points for kayaking, fishing, and swimming during summer months. Seasonal availability varies by property, with many locations operating from April through October. According to a camper, "The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in, were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly and helpful. The sites are great. Activities for the kids like movies, a pool, mini golf and a bounce area."
"The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time. The bath houses are constantly being cleaned and restocked."
"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."
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
from $125 / night
"Clean bathrooms and showers. People working there were more then helpful. Guided us to our site. Helped us set up. All and all a very pleasant stay."
"Bathrooms are clean, campground could use a little more attention to cleanliness but overall not bad. Great access to the beaverkill. It’s perfect for a quick getaway."
"The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."
"Nestled along the scenic Delaware River in Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure."
from $75 - $400 / night
"Every site is well-equipped with its own water, electricity, fire pit, and picnic table. The best part is the waterfront sites."
"As close to nature as possible with modern conveniences still nearby. Terri and her gang do a great job of running her Dad's adventure."
from $40 - $60 / night
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
"Very clean sites and bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful at night and the other campers were very friendly. There is not one negative thing I can say. Would definitely visit again."
"Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge."
"Our recent camping trip to Slumberland at the River’s Edge was truly remarkable. Despite the rainy weather, we had an amazing time."
from $170 - $250 / night
"The site itself isn't bad, a lot of woods to tuck into if you camp rite."
"Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!! Love it and just wish it was open all year round!"
ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
GuideStayed 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.
RangerI'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.
RangerWe 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.
TravelerAnother great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
GuideReally liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
ScoutWe reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
ScoutWe stay at a lot of Jellystone parks so have become accustomed to the park layouts and activities. This one was well maintained with clean facilities. Some things like the mini golf and fire pits needed maintenance. The pools were nice but get very busy later in the day. The sites up on the hills are nice but beware, it’s a hill! There is little to no WiFi or cell service or it gets easily bogged down, so be ready for that. Food was basic but good. Some activities like bingo were a bit chaotic and there were a lot of ground hornets around the jumping pillows. Would totally go again.
TravelerThe state park is beautiful. The site was very nice. The park itself is very big with many activities available such as boat rentals and a swimming pool. There's also an amphitheatre which hosts specials. During our stay the only activity we made it to was the pool. The main reason we didn't do more was the distance. We have a motorhome so we didn't have additional vehicles to get to and from places. We walked to the park which according to my Fitbit was 1.5 miles away. That doesn't seem too bad until you realize it's mostly hills in both directions! We are a fairly active young family who has no problem with a bit of a walk but after that experience we decided to just spend the remainder of our trip hanging out at our site. It's a good thing we only stayed 2 nights because our 10 year old might've lost his mind with boredom if we stayed longer. Overall, the site we had was great and I'd recommend it. My husband and I may come back for a couples date weekend.
Damascus, Pennsylvania is nestled in the Upper Delaware River Valley at approximately 750 feet elevation. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F, making it ideal for riverside camping from May through September. Several campgrounds in the region offer designated tent sites as well as cabin and yurt camping options with varying levels of amenities and river access.
River activities: 10-15 miles of paddling: The Delaware River provides excellent kayaking routes with multiple access points. At Slumberland at the River's Edge, visitors appreciate the waterfront location. "We enjoyed swimming, tubing, and even fishing. The breathtaking views and tranquil ambiance made us feel truly connected with nature," notes camper Mayra O.
Fishing: All skill levels welcome: The Beaverkill River offers productive fishing spots near Roscoe Campsites. A visitor shared, "Right on the Beaverkill River, it's quiet, clean, gorgeous, brand new cabins and concrete pads. Fisherman's heaven." Catch-and-release policies apply at most locations.
Family recreation: Scheduled activities: Many campgrounds coordinate seasonal programs. At Keen Lake Resort Campground, a camper mentioned, "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!" Swimming pools, mini-golf, and movie nights provide entertainment options during summer months.
Lakeside camping options: Keen Lake Resort Campground offers waterfront sites with convenient boat access. One camper reported, "I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Damascus area maintain high standards for bathroom facilities. A visitor to Honesdale-Poconos KOA commented, "KOAs are known for being clean and this was no exception. The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in, were spotless."
Digital detox opportunity: Limited cell service creates a natural technology break. A Slumberland at the River's Edge camper observed, "The lack of phone service was a blessing in disguise, allowing us to disconnect from technology and truly immerse ourselves in nature."
Site selection matters: Campground layouts vary significantly. At Kittatinny Campground, one camper advised, "Don't cheap out. Get the tubing package as well." However, another noted proximity issues: "The campsites are so close together it was like being packed into a sardine can."
Weekend vs. weekday experience: Crowd levels fluctuate dramatically. A camper at Russell Brook Campsites shared, "Very peaceful. Felt like we had the place to ourselves." Similarly, at Roscoe Campsites, a visitor noted, "Nice place. Only ever been during mid week and the place is empty which is nice."
Primitive vs. developed sites: Tent sites may lack amenities found at RV sites. A camper at Roscoe Campsites observed, "We are tent campers...can't speak to the accommodations for RV/5th-Wheelers or the rentable cabins." Some primitive sites offer larger spaces with better privacy than developed areas.
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