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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.
Tent Camping near Factoryville, PA
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Tent campgrounds near Factoryville, Pennsylvania range from secluded stream-side sites to more developed park facilities. Oh! Pear Orchards offers walk-in tent sites located alongside a creek, requiring a short hike from the parking area with cart assistance available. Hillside Campgrounds provides tent sites with campfires allowed, while Manny Gordon Recreation Area in Pinchot State Forest offers more developed tent camping with electric hookups and toilet facilities about 30 miles south of Factoryville.
Most tent sites in the region have basic fire pits and some provide picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Walk-in sites at Oh! Pear Orchards feature well-maintained fire pits but require campers to transport gear a short distance from the parking area. Water access varies by campground, with some sites requiring campers to bring their own drinking water. Tent campers should check seasonal availability, as some campgrounds operate only during warmer months. Mauch Chunk Lake Park, though farther away near Jim Thorpe, provides tent sites with drinking water, showers, and toilets for those seeking more amenities.
Tent camping experiences in the area offer varying levels of privacy and natural settings. The walk-in tent sites at Oh! Pear Orchards provide a more secluded camping experience next to flowing water, which many campers prefer for the peaceful atmosphere. Sites at Manny Gordon Recreation Area offer a more accessible option with the convenience of electric hookups while maintaining a natural setting. Some campsites provide good shade coverage, while others are more exposed. According to one visitor, Oh! Pear Orchards features "spacious sites next to a beautiful stream, the best fire pits, quiet and peaceful, just enough shade to stay cool."
Best Tent Campgrounds near Factoryville (24)
1. Oh! Pear Orchards
"Campsites next to a beautiful stream, the best fire pits, quiet and peaceful, just enough shade to stay cool, magical setting, firewood easily accessible, close to state parks and lots of wide, open undeveloped"
"We're excited to have this property on our platform. This listing has peaceful tent sites located against the creek."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $45 / night
2. Half Baked Homestead
3. Hillside Campgrounds
4. Manny Gordon Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
"Very open, plenty of space. most campgrounds have previously stocked wood from other people, makes setting up very convenient. lots of ticks tho so get your spray"
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
5. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"Our first time tent camping was here and it set a great tone."
"Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
6. Belden Hill Campgrounds
"Fantastic animal preserve zoo nearby which is a must visit. Pretty golf course with full bar and food right across the street. Overall one of our favorite stops on our New England trip."
Check Availabilityfrom $53 - $65 / night
7. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
8. Riverside Acres Campground
"Good tentable spaces on river. Second row has water/electric, shade trees and lawn frontage. Pavilion has tables, a braizer, and one electric outlet. Lawn big enough to play your sport."
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $35 / night
9. Caffrey Recreation Area
10. Scrub Mountain Retreat
from $30 - $35 / night
Drive Time
- 21 min from Scranton, PA
- 48 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 29 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 36 min from Elmira, NY
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Tent Camping Reviews near Factoryville, PA
649 Reviews of 24 Factoryville 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.
Daniel C.ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
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 Factoryville
Tent campsites near Factoryville, Pennsylvania sit within the Endless Mountains region at elevations ranging from 500 to 2,300 feet. The area contains numerous small streams and tributaries that feed into the Susquehanna River basin. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F during day and drop to 55-65°F at night, with higher humidity levels from June through August.
What to do
Paddle boarding on Mauch Chunk Lake: The clear waters at Mauch Chunk Lake Park provide ideal conditions for paddling. "You can get sites right on the water that are nice size. If you go during the week, it's quite calm. I like that I can launch my paddle board from my sight and the water is so clean and clear," notes camper Lisa S.
Whitewater rafting: The Lehigh River offers Class I-III rapids depending on water releases. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center combines camping with rafting trips. "Rafting on the Lehigh with whitewater challengers was amazing," reports Katie S., who adds that the campground features evening entertainment with "a movie shown at night, as well as music played late into the night."
Eagle watching: The broad Susquehanna River provides habitat for bald eagles and other wildlife. At Riverside Acres Campground, camper Bruce H. observed that "the river in front of first row sites is 200 m broad. Eagles fish here. You can too. Good beginning or end for a canoe trip."
What campers like
Fire pits at Manny Gordon Recreation Area: The established fire pits at this Pinchot State Forest location come with existing firewood. "Very open, plenty of space. Most campgrounds have previously stocked wood from other people, makes setting up very convenient," writes Gavin S., though he cautions to "get your spray" as there are "lots of ticks."
Spacious sites at Belden Hill: The campground offers generously sized sites with room for activities. Tim W. notes sites are "level, spacious. Room for pop up canopy and games. Great views of the mts." He describes the campground as having a "very laid back, relaxing vibe."
Off-grid creek-side camping: Walk-in tent sites at Oh! Pear Orchards require some effort but reward campers with proximity to moving water. Heather T. explains, "It is a short walk in to the sites, but there is a cart provided which made it pretty easy. The hosts also offer valet service to your site, though we did not need that with the cart."
What you should know
Weather considerations: The region experiences significant seasonal changes. Several campgrounds close during winter months, including Belden Hill which operates only "Apr 1 - Oct 30." After storms, conditions can be challenging - Tim W. reported, "we were there after a lot of rain from the hurricane, site was wet but useable."
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Some locations offer full facilities while others have minimal amenities. At Hillside Campgrounds, no showers or toilets are available according to their amenity list. In contrast, Riverside Acres provides basic facilities where "the bath house facility is an effective combination of old and new, and hot water is plentiful."
Reservation policies differ: Some locations don't accept advance bookings or have inconsistent reservation systems. One camper reported contacting Riverside Acres "6 weeks prior to our intended stay," then calling "to confirm 2 weeks out as instructed" only to find the owner "had no recollection she spoke with us."
Tips for camping with families
Noise levels at campgrounds: Family groups should consider noise tolerance when selecting locations. At Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Danielle F. reported, "we were surrounded by very loud campers. It was not just 1 group; there were multiple parties making a lot of noise until after midnight. There are supposed to be quiet hours, but they were not enforced."
First-time camper friendly spots: Some locations work particularly well for inexperienced campers. Emma T. shares about Mauch Chunk: "Our first time tent camping was here and it set a great tone. We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake."
Nearby attractions for kids: Several campgrounds offer onsite or nearby activities. Jennifer K. notes that near Belden Hill Campgrounds there's a "fantastic animal preserve zoo nearby which is a must visit. Pretty golf course with full bar and food right across the street."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electric, water and sewer connections vary significantly between campgrounds. At Belden Hill, reviewers note "good working utilities on nice sites," while Oh! Pear Orchards and Hillside Campgrounds don't offer electric hookups according to their amenity listings.
Internet connectivity: Cell service and WiFi availability differ throughout the region. Jennifer K. reports that Belden Hill provides "full hook ups and wifi but wifi wasn't working too well. Good enough for web surfing on phone but no streaming on TV. Great at&t service."
Level sites for larger rigs: Finding level ground for RVs can be challenging in this mountainous region. Tim W. notes staying at Riverside Acres "in 38ft motorhome" with "pull thru full hookup, level" sites, while Michelle S. mentions Belden Hill has "pull through weekender sites" with views "to die for."
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