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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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Several RV parks near Gouldsboro provide full hookup options for travelers exploring the Pocono Mountains. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North and South in East Stroudsburg operate seasonally from May through October, offering water, electric, and sewer connections for motorhomes. Clayton Park RV Escape in Lake Ariel features 50-amp service and pull-through sites suitable for larger rigs. "Sites are mostly level with 50A service and water hookup. Although the water spigots were shared between sites, they provide hose caddies that should reach most RV hookups," noted one camper about a nearby reservation. Stonybrook RV Resort in Lehighton accommodates big rigs with 50-amp electrical service, though reservations may not be available at this location.
Throughout the region, RV parks vary significantly in terrain and amenities. Many campgrounds have gravel pads rather than concrete, with some requiring leveling blocks on uneven sites. Cell service can be inconsistent across the area, with one reviewer describing Panther Lake as "a black hole of signals" despite advertised WiFi. Most parks maintain dump stations, though some like Tri-State RV Park offer full sewer hookups at individual sites. Winter camping options are limited, as several parks close after Columbus Day weekend. According to visitor feedback, navigation to some mountain locations involves navigating steep grades and tight turns, particularly challenging for larger motorhomes. Pet-friendly sites are common but may be restricted to designated camping loops.
Best RV Campgrounds near Gouldsboro (147)
1. 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."
2. 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."
3. 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."
4. Stonybrook RV Resort
"We spent four nights at Stonybrook RV Resort in Lehighton, PA, for a quiet wedding anniversary getaway— and so glad we did. We paid$150 per night total for a FHU 50 Amp Premium Back-in site (#F20)."
"We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow."
5. 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
6. Clayton Park RV Escape
"A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return"
"Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax"
7. 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."
8. 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
9. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North
10. Hemlock Campground & Cottages
"Family friendly campground with many activities incl. playground, games, karaoke, bingo nights etc. the tent sites are spacious each with own picnic table and fire pit."
"This is a quiet campground with some full time people. Only issue was the water was brown but that is most likely because we are very early in the season."
Drive Time
- 21 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 2 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 10 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 15 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
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RV Park Reviews near Gouldsboro, PA
1021 Reviews of 147 Gouldsboro 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.
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.
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 Gouldsboro
The Pocono Mountains region near Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania sits at elevations ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 feet, creating a four-season camping environment with notably cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands. Summer nights often drop into the 50s even when days reach the 80s, making campfires practical year-round. Cell service throughout the region varies dramatically due to the mountainous terrain, with reception strongest near East Stroudsburg and most unreliable in the forested valleys.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers an on-site disc golf course as part of their outdoor recreation options. "If you're into Disc golf this place has that too," notes a camper who found the activity easily accessible within the property boundaries.
Mountain biking: Blue Mountain's unique terrain provides downhill mountain biking opportunities using the ski lifts. "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 who appreciated this distinctive adventure option.
River activities: Soaring Eagle Campground sits directly on the Delaware River, providing excellent fishing and paddling access. "Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," reports a camper who utilized the river for multiple activities.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Campers consistently praise the generous site dimensions at Soaring Eagle Campground. "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," notes a frequent visitor who appreciates the breathing room between sites.
Clean facilities: Lower Lake Campground at Promised Land State Park maintains well-kept bathhouses. "Bathrooms were clean and water was hot in the shower," mentions a spring visitor who found the facilities exceeded expectations for a state park. Another camper concurred: "Bathrooms were clean and so was the site. Sites were a good size and not on top of each other."
Wooded privacy: Many campgrounds throughout the region preserve natural forest settings. At Stonybrook RV Resort, "the place was meticulously clean and the permanent campers keep their sites so well," according to a visitor who appreciated the well-maintained woodland environment.
What you should know
Limited winter options: Most rv parks near Gouldsboro close seasonally. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South operates from "May 1 to October 31," with similar schedules at other parks. While some remain open year-round, services are reduced. "We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow," reports one winter camper at Stonybrook RV Resort.
Variable cell reception: Connectivity depends heavily on specific location and provider. At Timothy Lake South, "Cell service is ok. Verizon is 25 down 10 up. Tmobile is unusable," according to a recent visitor. Another camper at Mountain Top RV Park noted connectivity issues: "If you're booking, it may be best to book on the upper levels because the lower area where we were did flood pretty bad a couple times when there was a lot of rain."
Limited shopping options: Pack supplies before arrival as retail options are sparse. "Not much for stores so pack everything in before," advises a camper who stayed at Lower Lake Campground. Most campgrounds have small stores with basics, but full grocery runs require driving to larger towns.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access considerations: Swimming facilities vary widely between parks. At Stonybrook RV Resort, "The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable. There's a nice playground and a GaGa pit," reports a summer visitor who found multiple recreation options for children.
Playground quality: Play areas differ significantly between campgrounds. "They have a nice playground. They have a small playground that would be better suited for older children," notes a visitor to Mountain Top RV Park who assessed the equipment as more appropriate for school-age children rather than toddlers.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds maintain better quiet hours enforcement than others. "We wanted to find a close by place for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/spring summer camping and adventure grounds," shares a Blue Mountain visitor who found the atmosphere conducive to family camping.
Tips from RVers
Water pressure variations: RV parks near Gouldsboro demonstrate significant differences in water systems. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," cautions an RVer who recommends using a pressure regulator to protect plumbing systems.
Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds feature natural terrain requiring adjustment. "The site was nice and level side to side," notes a reviewer at Stonybrook RV Resort, though this isn't universal across all sites or parks. Most RVers recommend having leveling blocks on hand regardless of stated site conditions.
Pull-through availability: Larger rigs should confirm specific site dimensions when booking. At Tri-State RV Park, "Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry," observes a winter visitor who found the easy access layout convenient for a short stay.
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