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GuideCouncil Cup Campground
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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.
Camping near Greentown, PA
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Camping near Greentown, Pennsylvania ranges from forested lakeside tent sites to RV sites with electric hookups and cabin accommodations, centered around the multiple campgrounds of Promised Land State Park. The park features several distinct camping areas including Pickerel Point, Deerfield, Lower Lake (with Beechwood, Northwoods, and Rhododendron areas), and The Pines campgrounds, all situated around scenic lakes in the Pocono Mountains region. These campgrounds accommodate tent campers, RV users, and those seeking cabin accommodations, with most sites offering electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Nearby Tobyhanna State Park Campground provides additional camping options approximately 15 miles southwest of Greentown.
Most campgrounds in the Greentown area operate seasonally, typically from mid-April through October, with peak season during summer months. Promised Land State Park enforces a no-alcohol policy at its campgrounds, and reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer and fall foliage season. Fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Cell service can be limited throughout the region, particularly in more remote camping areas. The area experiences typical northeastern seasonal patterns with warm summers, colorful falls, and cold winters that generally preclude camping except in cabins.
Lakeside sites are particularly popular among visitors to the region. According to reviews, Pickerel Point Campground offers "private lakeside walk-in sites" though some campers note the "chunky bluestone gravel on the sites" requires good sleeping pads for tent campers. Tobyhanna State Park receives praise for its scenic views but some visitors mention that "sites are too close together" and that waterfront sites would benefit from being "tucked back from the road and closer to the water." The region is known for wildlife viewing opportunities, with one camper at Tobyhanna noting that "park staff said there were bears in the area" and recommending proper food storage. Most campgrounds are pet-friendly but have designated pet-free areas.
Best Campgrounds near Greentown (215)
1. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
"Pros: beautiful new bathrooms -private lakeside walk-in sites -beavers! Far away but exciting nonetheless -the Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked."
"Some sites are right on the lake, just put the kayak on the shore, and you're ready for an early morning paddle."
from $20 - $44 / night
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"We were looking for a lakeside campground with a spacious campsite that could comfortably fit two large tents and two vehicles."
"Breathtaking views from nearby trails and nearby Big Pocono State Park. The park staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about nearby trails and best places to get the most out of the views!"
from $24 - $43 / night
Check Availability3. Deerfield Campground — Promised Land State Park
"Nice surroundings (though nothing extraordinary). Easy access with a sedan. Cons: most sites are very close to one another with little privacy. Fair amount of road noise."
"Recommend Little Falls Trail. We also explored Conservation Island. Many more trails to explore and not enough time. The surrounding town is small and very cute."
from $22 / night
Check Availability4. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"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. "
"We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."
5. The Pines Campground — Promised Land State Park
"We had a great campsite 038, mainly because we booked the site right next to the restroom and hoped no one would reserve the one closest to it, which ended up being the case."
"The trails are plentiful and scenic. The forest is thick and beautiful throughout the park. We loved the little falls trail for hiking and splashing around in the water."
from $16 / night
Check Availability6. Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area — Promised Land State Park
"3 hour drive from NYC, and a wonderful campsite with good weather in the summer - not too hot during the day and nice and cool overnight."
"We stayed in lower lake beechwood site 323. Was decent site only downside was fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs, otherwise it’s a nice wooded site with privacy."
from $27 - $29 / night
Check Availability7. Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area — Promised Land State Park
"Lot of things to do around, from enjoying a day at the lake beach, to hiking on one of numerous hike ng trails, to dining in one of the nearby spots. Highly recommend."
"Access points to several trails are very near the campground. As with all PA state parks, alcohol is prohibited."
from $29 - $43 / night
Check Availability8. Lower Lake Campground Rhododendron Area — Promised Land State Park
"There's a small trail called Little Falls Trail, that helped us get close to nature. Well maintained area. Although there were scares of Bears but we didn't find any to our luck."
"Spent 5 days at Promised Land- we were in the Lower Lake section and had a loop and bathhouse to ourselves once the weekend was over! The camp hosts were friendly. Lots of trails to go on."
from $20 - $29 / night
Check Availability9. Otter Lake Camp Resort
"We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven!"
"There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in. I would probably avoid this section in the summer as the bugs will be bad."
10. Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
"The tent camping area was right along the river, some sites with direct access, some you'd have to walk a little more to the larger access areas."
"Full bathrooms are located behind campsite #15 (clean flushing bathrooms, with motion-sensed lighting, showers, dishwashing sink), but easily accessible from campsites nearby."
Drive Time
- 21 min from Scranton, PA
- 58 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 10 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 15 min from Allentown, PA
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Recent Reviews near Greentown, PA
986 Reviews of 215 Greentown Campgrounds
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.
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!
Art S.
LegendMoon Lake Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
Quiet camping
Just a few others here so it is quite peaceful. A one mile walk gets you to the lake. They have a covered pavilion with plenty of picnic tables. My site is large with plenty of trees providing shade. The outhouse is a bit of a walk. Garbage cans are inside it. I haven’t seen a water source but it might be around.
Michele Z.GuideBake Oven Knob
Quiet after 10
I got there late in the afternoon and the place remained busy with people coming and going until well after dark. By 10, it finally settled down and no one bothered me the rest of the night.
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
Guide to Greentown
Promised Land State Park forms the core of camping options near Greentown, Pennsylvania, with elevation ranging from 1,800 to 1,900 feet in the Pocono Plateau region. The area features a mix of coniferous and deciduous forest surrounding two man-made lakes. Winter camping options remain available at select campgrounds through the cold months when temperatures frequently drop below freezing.
What to do
Kayaking access points: At Pickerel Point Campground, campers can launch directly from lakeside sites. "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there!" notes camper Nancy L. The campground offers both electric hookups and primitive sites around the lake.
Fishing opportunities: Keen Lake and surrounding water bodies provide freshwater fishing for various species. "The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch," reports Shannon C. from Keen Lake Resort Campground. The resort provides boat rentals and a dedicated swimming area separate from fishing zones.
Trail hiking: Conservation Island and Little Falls trails offer popular short hikes. "The Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked," notes a camper at Pickerel Point. For longer excursions, the 5-mile lake loop at Tobyhanna State Park provides moderate terrain suitable for day hiking.
What campers like
Lakefront sites: Many campers prioritize waterfront access when selecting campsites. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper," shares Kelly F. about her experience at Deerfield Campground. The most popular sites feature direct lake views and quick water access.
Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower cleanliness receives consistent positive mentions. "Beautiful new bathrooms," notes one camper at Pickerel Point, while another at The Pines Campground mentions "Clean and modern bath house, water close by, and great camp hosts."
Wildlife viewing: The Greentown area offers opportunities to observe native wildlife. "We got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite," reports Marlaina M. from Tobyhanna State Park. Bear sightings also occur regularly, with park staff providing safety information to campers.
What you should know
Winter accessibility: Select campgrounds maintain year-round operations. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," reports Mara S. about Pickerel Point's winter accommodations.
Site variability: Campsite quality and privacy vary significantly between and within campgrounds. At Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area, "The pull-through sites don't offer much in the way of privacy, but that's the trade off for convenience," notes camper Angel A.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity remains limited throughout the region. "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon," reports a winter camper at Pickerel Point. Some campgrounds offer Wi-Fi near facilities buildings, but most sites lack reliable connection.
Tips for camping with families
Children's activities: Several campgrounds offer organized programs. "Can never go wrong here. Was pleasantly surprised they have programs for kids," shares John R. about Pickerel Point and Deerfield campgrounds. Educational ranger programs often include wildlife presentations and nature walks.
Swimming options: Lower Lake Campground Rhododendron Area provides beach access for families. "Great beach area for swimming and kayaking," notes Annette M. Many campers recommend bringing personal flotation devices as lifeguards are not always present.
Bicycle-friendly areas: Several campgrounds feature paved roads suitable for children learning to ride. "Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc," notes Paula R. about Pickerel Point. Most campgrounds enforce bicycle rules including helmet requirements.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electric service ranges from 30 to 50 amp depending on the campground area. "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer). There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna," reports Debbie W. about Pickerel Point.
Site surfaces: Many RV sites feature gravel pads. "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites," notes one Pickerel Point camper, recommending good stabilization and leveling equipment. Water spigot access points may require extra hose length at some campgrounds.
Dump station capacity: Holiday weekends can create congestion at sanitary stations. "Big line at dump station when we were leaving," reports Greg S. about his stay in the Northwoods loop. Plan for potential wait times during peak checkout periods, especially on Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Greentown, PA?
What camping is available near Greentown, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Greentown, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 215 campgrounds and RV parks near Greentown, PA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Greentown, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Greentown, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Greentown, PA is Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 34 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Greentown, PA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Greentown, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Greentown, PA.
What parks are near Greentown, PA?
What parks are near Greentown, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Greentown, PA that allow camping, notably Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River.
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