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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!
RV Camping near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, PA
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RV parks near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area accommodate a range of motorhome sizes and requirements. Mountain Top RV Park provides electric hookups, water connections, sewer hookups, and sanitary dump facilities for larger vehicles. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, operating from May to October, offers full-hookup pull-through sites with 50-amp electrical service. "Sites are large in most cases. All have fire pit and picnic table, some have bbq grill too," noted one visitor. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups from April through October. The sites at Timothy Lake South tend to be narrow but level with adequate power and water connections, while Tri-State RV Park provides similar amenities with more year-round availability.
Cell service varies considerably throughout the region, with several reviews mentioning poor connectivity at Timothy Lake properties. AT&T and T-Mobile coverage is particularly problematic in mountainous areas, often requiring campers to position near the campground office for connectivity. Most parks maintain dump stations near bathhouses, though several Timothy Lake South visitors noted inconsistent WiFi even when purchased as an add-on service. During summer holidays and fall foliage season, campgrounds typically reach capacity, necessitating advance reservations. Many parks welcome pets but enforce leash policies. Navigation to mountain campgrounds requires consideration of steep grades and tight turns, particularly for larger motorhomes. Several RV parks in the area maintain seasonal restrictions, with many closing between late October and early May.
Best RV Campgrounds near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (143)
1. 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."
2. Sun Retreats Birchwood Acres
"Very family friendly and lots to do."
"Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
3. 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
4. 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."
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. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North
7. Skyway Camping Resort
"Nice well maintained park, full hookups with cable and wifi. Office forgot to give us wifi info and had closed early. Very nice staff."
8. 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
9. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort
"Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. A bit pricey. And also no garbage anywhere near the RV sites!"
"Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay. A bit out here in the middle of nowhere, 15-20 minutes from any town. Make sure you have what you need!"
10. 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."
Drive Time
- 58 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 1 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 5 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 29 min from New York, NY
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RV Park Reviews near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
946 Reviews of 143 Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 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.
Leo C.ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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
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!
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
Guide to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spans 70,000 acres with steep ridges and forested valleys along a 40-mile stretch of the Middle Delaware River. Most RV camping options lie outside park boundaries in surrounding communities of eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. Overnight temperatures often drop below 50°F even in summer months, requiring campers to pack accordingly.
What to do
Riverside activities: Soaring Eagle Campground offers direct Delaware River access for fishing, canoeing, or tubing. "Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," notes one visitor who appreciated the quiet atmosphere during June before school vacation.
Mountain biking trails: At Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort, visitors can ride ski lifts to the mountaintop then bike down designated trails. "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," reports a camper who enjoyed the adventure options.
Seasonal foliage viewing: Fall colors transform the region from mid-September through October. "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," mentions a visitor to Thousand Trails Scotrun who specifically visited for fall foliage viewing.
What campers like
Farm animals: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort maintains a small petting area with various animals. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," writes one camper. Another mentions, "There were some organized activities which was nice, not as much as a Jellystone Park. Plenty to occupy the kids. Playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony)."
Spacious campsites: Many campers appreciate the generous site dimensions at Soaring Eagle Campground. "Sites are huge, plenty of room for 2+ family campers," notes one reviewer. Another long-time visitor explains, "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private."
Natural setting: Timothy Lake North offers secluded camping options despite maintenance issues. "We were able to find a site that was out of the way and felt like we were the only ones there. Nice trails leading out our door," shares a visitor who appreciated the isolation despite the campground's overall condition.
What you should know
Cell service challenges: Connectivity varies dramatically by carrier and location. "Definitely a beautiful campground. Staff are great and responsive. 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," reports a Timothy Lake South camper.
Highway noise considerations: Tri-State RV Park sits adjacent to major highways. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot," explains one camper. Another notes, "highway noise, not pretty / not in nature, close spots, no privacy," highlighting the tradeoff between convenience and atmosphere.
Variable site conditions: Site quality fluctuates significantly between and within campgrounds. "When you arrive we were surprised at how many seasonal campsites there were. We came on a holiday weekend and thought it would be rowdy and loud. So far, nice and quiet," shares a Timothy Lake South visitor, indicating expectations don't always match reality.
Tips for camping with families
Playground amenities: Mountain Top RV Park offers recreational facilities beyond standard campgrounds. "They have a small playground that would be better suited for older children, and there's also a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games," notes a winter visitor.
Activity planning: Scheduled events vary widely by season and campground. "This is a great place to take a family for that weekend camping experience," observes a Timothy Lake South visitor. Another camper at Pleasant Acres Farm notes, "Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. Good family fun though! Plenty to occupy the kids."
Budget considerations: Some campgrounds charge additional fees for amenities. "I was not able to get WiFi even though I paid for it. We had to park near the office to get it to work. Kind of a pain to not be able to use the booster for all our devices in the rig," mentions a Timothy Lake South visitor, suggesting families budget for service inconsistencies.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Many RV sites near Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area require significant leveling. "You have to drive the wrong way in the campground because of the low hanging trees the correct direction," warns a Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort visitor, noting site preparation challenges.
Off-season availability: Several campgrounds operate year-round despite regional winters. "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites," explains a Tri-State RV Park visitor who appreciated the winter accessibility when other options were closed. Another notes, "This is a point to point camp on the freeway. Easy on and off on I-84. Great place to pull in for the night if you are traveling."
Utility reliability: Water pressure varies significantly between campgrounds. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," cautions a Timothy Lake South camper who recommended bringing pressure regulators. The campground also features "good power and water" according to another reviewer, making it suitable for extended stays despite narrow sites.
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