Camping areas near Factoryville, Pennsylvania range from state parks to private campgrounds, mostly situated between 1,000-2,000 feet elevation in northeastern Pennsylvania's mountain terrain. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing with significant snowfall, while summer brings moderate 70-85°F temperatures. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October, with only limited facilities remaining open during winter months.
What to Do
Waterfall exploration: At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, visitors access 22 waterfalls via well-marked trails. "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. The trails are very well marked," notes Lee D.
Lake activities: Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen offers boating and swimming opportunities from Memorial Day through Labor Day. "Beach and lake activities are available as well," reports Gary O. The lake permits non-motorized and electric motor boats only.
Fishing opportunities: Soaring Eagle Campground provides direct access to the Delaware River for anglers. "Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," according to Mike S. Fishing licenses required for ages 16 and older.
River sports: The Delaware River offers tubing, kayaking, and canoeing options through several outfitters. "My son had his first camping trip there when he was ten days old. 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," shares Nichole P.
What Campers Like
Spacious sites: Pine Valley RV Park & Campground receives praise for generous site dimensions. "Lakeside sites are spacious and reasonably priced. The owners are always accessible," writes Mark L. Sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and showers. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," reports Emily Z. about Keen Lake Resort Campground, though noting "The showers are coin operated."
Lake recreation: Several parks offer swimming areas and water features. "This is by far one of the best family oriented campgrounds we've ever been in. 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," shares Mommy D. about Pine Valley.
Nature immersion: Frances Slocum State Park Campground provides direct access to hiking trails and natural features. "Cleanest campground I have been to. Great in between spot to worlds end state park and rickets glen," notes Jennifer O.
What You Should Know
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly across the region. "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 Nick E. about Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South.
Water issues: Some parks experience seasonal water problems. At Ricketts Glen, "unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth."
Site variations: Campsite quality differs dramatically across and within campgrounds. "Sites are large in most cases. All have fire pit and picnic table, some have bbq grill too," notes Robert M. about Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South.
Seasonal crowds: Fall foliage season draws significant visitors. "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," says Kasey M. about Thousand Trails Scotrun.
Tips for Camping with Families
Activity options: Cozy Creek Family Campground caters to younger visitors. "Campground is based around kids, there's a lot for them to do!" says Michael B. The creek offers wading and exploration opportunities.
Swimming areas: Several parks feature designated swimming zones with varying amenities. "My kids explored the playground and found it sufficient," notes Ashley O. about Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, which offers a swimming pool.
Site selection: For families, consider proximity to bathrooms and recreation areas. "We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store. We knew this going in and were totally OK with it. I seemed less busy where we were as far as cars and people which is what we were looking for," explains Emily Z.
Weather preparations: Mountain weather changes rapidly, even in summer. "We had a great time despite cold wet weather. Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit," shares one camper.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Clayton Park RV Escape provides full-service sites. "Even though I had a boo boo, they were very forgiving, after I explained that I had a brand new RV and it had an issue with my black water tank. They called to let me know, and I was able to get it fixed under warranty from my dealer," reports Ed S.
Road conditions: Access roads to many campgrounds feature tight turns and steep grades. "The road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow," warns April L. about Cozy Creek Family Campground. Some roads become impassable during heavy rain.
Site navigation: Some parks have challenging site arrangements. "Sites are kinda close together but it was fairly quiet even though it was full," notes Mary H. about Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South. RVs over 35 feet face limited site options.
Seasonal considerations: Most RV camping near Factoryville operates seasonally. "The park has great hiking spots, a local pool, and a lake that you can rent boats or kayak on!" says Lexi about Frances Slocum State Park, which operates from April through October.
