Pocono Mountain elevations range from 1,300 to 1,800 feet, creating variable camping conditions across Henryville, Pennsylvania campgrounds. Mountain roads feature steep inclines with crushed stone surfaces that can become challenging in wet weather. Sites vary from heavily wooded areas with extensive shade to more open settings with greater seasonal temperature fluctuations.
What to do
Hiking mountain trails: Cranberry Run Campground provides direct access to mountain paths. "There's nothing like yoga on huge rocks you could fall off of to get your blood flowing and test your true abilities," notes one camper who appreciated the trail leading "straight up the mountain (Pocono) with beautiful sites."
Water activities: Stonybrook RV Resort offers a heated pool perfect for shoulder-season visits. "The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable," mentions one reviewer, while another notes the proximity to "beautiful views especially covered in snow" during winter months when many other facilities close.
Outdoor sports: Multiple campgrounds offer recreational facilities beyond swimming. "They have an outdoor pool which is open seasonally, an arcade, a playground for children, and a catch and release lake for fishing," explains one visitor at Robin Hill Campground, adding that the campground is "rather spread out" requiring some campers to bring personal golf carts.
What campers like
Privacy options: Several campgrounds offer secluded spots away from busier areas. At Cranberry Run Campground, "The hike in spot is about 5 minutes from the parking spot. Very secluded, price isn't that bad and the staff is friendly." This campground separates tent sites from RV areas: "Cabin/tent sites separated from RV sites."
Fall foliage viewing: The region's deciduous forests create exceptional autumn scenery. "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," remarks a camper at Thousand Trails Scotrun during October.
Family-friendly amenities: Robin Hill Campground organizes regular activities for different age groups. "The activity director organized a nice continental breakfast, free chair massages, and raffled off manicure and pedicures. They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night."
What you should know
Connectivity challenges: Cell service varies dramatically between campgrounds, even with different carriers at the same location. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North, "No wifi but okay AT&T cell service," while one camper reported: "ignore the web site amenities and pictures, NO laundry, No store, No wifi, No personnel."
Site conditions: Mountainous terrain creates highly variable campsite quality. "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" observed one Robin Hill camper, while another noted "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."
Seasonal variations: Winter camping requires particular preparation. One visitor to Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort mentioned, "Camped here a few times, for a few days. Each time is always a blast. So beautiful, and clean. Not much fish to catch but overall the experience is always worth it."
Tips for camping with families
Consider activity proximity: When traveling with multiple age groups, select sites near facilities. At Cranberry Run Campground, "We had a pretty large with grandma in tow so the staff put us near a restroom with full plumbing for convenience, greatly appreciated."
Playground evaluation: Different facilities offer varying equipment quality and age appropriateness. "The playground at the campground was small but left plenty of grassy space for our kids to play safely," notes a Cranberry Run camper, while Mountain Top RV Park offers "a small playground that would be better suited for older children."
Entertainment options: Several campgrounds provide dedicated spaces for groups. Mountain Top RV Park features "a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games," while Robin Hill includes "an arcade, a playground for children, and a catch and release lake for fishing."
Tips from RVers
Overnight stop selection: For RV travelers passing through the region, Tri-State RV Park offers specific advantages: "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... No frills at the site but perfect for the commuting RVers just looking for somewhere safe to sleep for the night."
Entrance challenges: Access roads require preparation, especially for larger rigs. At Stonybrook RV Resort, one traveler noted: "the entrance made for a challenging entry up a steep grade, narrow roadway, and sharp turn in. I made it without problems, but it wasn't easy in a 45' motorhome towing a Jeep."
Leveling preparations: Mountain camping means preparing for uneven terrain. "The site was level side to side," reported a camper at Stonybrook, while another RVer at Clayton Park RV Escape simply stated their experience as "Top Notch" with "excellent" facilities.
