Top Glamping near Laporte, PA

Looking for the best campgrounds near Laporte, PA? Laporte is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Laporte, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Glamping Sites Near Laporte, PA (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ricketts Glen State Park
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    1. Ricketts Glen State Park

    67 Reviews
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    532 Saves

    Boasting 22 named waterfalls amid old-growth forest and deeply-incised canyons, Rickett’s Glen State Park encompasses more than 13,000 acres around a high bluff known as the Allegheny Front. On top of the bluff, several lakes—Lake Jean being the largest—are the source of the many creeks that tumble down the canyons and create the spectacular falls. The area was mostly logged out in the early 1900s by the landowner, R. Bruce Ricketts, before he decided to preserve the woodlands in the falls’ three glens. Following efforts to turn the area into a national park in the 1930s failed, he began selling the land to the state of Pennsylvania, who turned the area into a state park in 1944. The park is now a year-round destination for camping, hiking, fishing, bird-watching, paddling, skiing and ice climbing. Just an hour’s drive west of Scranton, the campground at Rickett’s Glen offers 120 drive-in campsites in two areas near the shore of Lake Jean. Sites can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 40 feet; some sites are ADA accessible, and a few group camps are available. Hookups are not available, but there is a dump station outside the camping area. Facilities in the campgrounds include restrooms with showers, drinking water, an amphitheater, a trail to the lake’s beach, and a designated dog area. The Big Loop campground also has five deluxe cottages available to rent. In a separate area, there are 10 cabins available, as well as a boat ramp (rentals available) and snack bar. Campsite rates range from $15–$20/night; cabins and cottages range from $60–$115/night. The most popular activity at Rickett’s Glen is to hike through the three waterfall glens. This can be done via several looping trails ranging from 3.4 miles to 7.2 miles. Two trailheads are located above the falls, from the lakes area, and one is located below the falls, from PA Route 118. Other summer activities in the park include paddling and fishing on Lake Jean, or just soaking up the sun at the beach. An onsite naturalist offers guided walks, nature activities and interpretive programs. There are also limited hunting opportunities. If visiting during the winter season, many of the trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Ice fishing is popular, as is ice climbing on the waterfalls. Check the park’s website for off-season services, accessibility, and ice climbing requirements.

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    2. Pioneer Campground

    11 Reviews
    27 Photos
    48 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Hickory Run State Park

    60 Reviews
    190 Photos
    490 Saves

    Are you daring enough to hike the Shades of Death Trail? This is just one of the hiking trails available to visitors at Hickory Run State Park. Not to worry though, the trail is not nearly as ominous as its name. Hickory Run was established as a state park in 1945 following a long and storied history of devastation and restoration. The first settlements in the area occurred following the American Revolution, when landowners began building mills on the local creeks. By the mid-1800s, the area was clearcut, then experienced several incidents of fire and flooding. In 1935 the area was purchased by the National Park Service (NPS) for use as a recreation area, and many of the roads, campgrounds and trails were developed. Ten years later, the NPS transferred the land to the state of Pennsylvania for use as a state park. Just 30 miles south of Scranton, Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre natural area in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. The area features numerous trout streams, boulder fields, wetlands and restored forests. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, from birds to black bears. The park’s large campground features more than 300 tent, trailer and RV sites, as well as a few walk-in sites and camping cottages. Some campsites are ADA accessible. Park facilities include restrooms with showers, drinking water, two playgrounds, amphitheater, fishing pier, dog-walking area, and a camp store. There’s also recycling and dump stations. The Shades of Death and Beach trails are accessible right from the campground. Campsite rates range from $15–$40/night; cabins and cottages range from $38–$105/night. There is no shortage of outdoor play to be enjoyed on your visit to Hickory Run. On warm days, cool off with a dip in Sand Spring Lake, or go wading below Hawk Falls; cast a line for brook and brown trout in Hickory Run or Mud Run; or test your precision at the park’s disc golf course. There are also several geocaches hidden in the park if you’re up for a little treasure hunting. If you’re packing hiking boots, you have 44 miles of trails to wander. Choose from short, family-friendly nature and wildlife-watching trails, to the more strenuous Boulder Field Trail, which traverses a 16.5-acre field of sandstone boulders that predate several of North America’s ice ages. In winter, many of the park’s trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

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    4. Knoebels Campground

    24 Reviews
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    87 Saves

    Turn your Knoebels visit into a family vacation by staying at the Knoebels Park Campground! After a long day of riding, playing, swimming and eating at Knoebel’s, you’ll be just steps away from the crackling campfire and your pillow. Our family campground is tucked away in a quiet forest setting, so you can get away from it all and awake refreshed and ready for more fun! Pitch your tent, park your RV or camper, or stay in one of our rustic log cabins.

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    $59 - $160 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Mountain Campground

    5. Red Rock Mountain Campground

    4 Reviews
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    6. Lake Glory Campground

    15 Reviews
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    42 Saves
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    7. Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

    10 Reviews
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    69 Saves
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    8. Camp Kit Adin Outfitters

    2 Reviews
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    12 Saves

    We have spots for camping! Your tent or ours! 16'X28' wall tent sleeps 5-6 already set up with wall to wall carpet, 2 wood stoves, 8'x16' deck with view of forest. Fully equipped 16 x 20 cook tent for your cooking pleasure? Hot showers! $125/day.

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    $20 - $175 / night

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    9. Lackawanna State Park

    16 Reviews
    37 Photos
    86 Saves
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    10. Hills Creek State Park

    16 Reviews
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    85 Saves
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Laporte

223 Reviews of 22 Laporte Campgrounds


  • Brett D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Knoebels Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Knoebels Campground

    Nice Campground - Tight Spaces - Fun Park

    Good Campground to visit the amusement park. Electrical hookup was a bit far from the camper, so bring an extension cord. Good atmosphere will be back, the kids had a blast.

  • Jolene J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Little Pine State Park

    Clean quiet campground

    This is a nice clean quiet campground. It's a great stop if you're doing rails to trails or swimming at the beach up the road. (Note to get to both places you'll need to drive). We went on a weekday and it wasn't crowded but I've heard on the weekends it gets packed. There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean. Some of the spots are smaller and right next to each other (down by the creek and up around top). But spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal

  • Amber C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pine State Park
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Little Pine State Park

    Nice Place

    The campground is beautifully kept. Bathrooms and sites were nice. Some sites are alittle closer personally esp in the dog area. It was extremely buggy when we went. Our dogs wouldn't come out of the camper because there was no relief. It was the height of rattle snake season. A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. Alittle too close for comfort. Otherwise, campers, rangers and hosts were nice to deal!

  • K R.
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    Jun. 29, 2024

    Splash Magic Campground

    Not worth it

    Sad place multiple no functional area basketball court with no balls, floating ride "missing parts" no coffee at the store, no milk either, some staff nasty and rude. No cable no wifi this place has extra fees and charges for everything river front is tiny slippery maybe 8ft wide walk. Pictures are a stretch from reality.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lackawanna State Park
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Lackawanna State Park

    Something for everyone!

    This is an amazing state park that has something for everyone. There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network if hiking and horse riding trails. There are several campgrounds, with tremendous variety for every camping style. There are standard car camping tent sites, RV sites, and yurts and camper cabins. For those who like more rustic options, there are hike-in sites that are beautiful and not far from the parking area. The campsites are nestled in a deep shady mature forest, and peaceful and quiet due to the wooded aspect and spacing of sites (at least for me, in September in a hike-in site not far from the regular campground). It is nice to have such a fine camping and outdoor recreation opportunity within an easy drive of the city of Clarks Summit, so probably a great weekend getaway for local folks, but a wonderful stopover for anyone on a road trip through northern PA as it is not far off Interstate 81. I was there only one day, but would like to be back to explore the trails!

  • V
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    May. 28, 2024

    Pettecote Junction Campground

    Nature Lover's Dream

    This is one of the best campgrounds we've ever stayed at. Beautifully maintained and landscaped, and the sites are level. Our site was literally on the river, we even saw an eagle. Their bathrooms are so clean I almost swept from joy. Keep in mind you need quarters for a hot shower but I only needed 2 quarters for 6 minutes, plenty of time. What I love most is how accessible the biking trail and river are. The staff will even shuttle you to the kayak drop off site for a fee, and then you just pull in right to the campground. We have been coming to this area for years and this is the first time we were lucky to snag a site for a Holiday weekend. We won't stay anywhere else from now on.

  • Juan S D.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Feb. 25, 2024

    Hickory Run State Park

    Beautiful Hickory

    ❤️😊We would like to thank Hickory for letting us stay their peace fully it was our first camping trip in a 🚎RV travel trailer our first RV purchase you made our stay amazing I loved the environment our favorite spot is the beach trail 🏞️💦right their you can let yourself go and meditate with mother nature 🌍 so amazing hickory has alot to offer you just have to seek it . 🌞 Our favorite spot guess where 😜stay tuned for more The Outsider's 💋🇵🇷🇺🇲

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Dec. 26, 2023

    Splash Magic Campground

    Friendly and very helpful staff

    The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer.  I am just learning about using a travel trailer and the staff was of great assistance.  They were easy to reach and were genuinely interested in my stay and plans.  They have a dog park which my dog loved.

  • Kait D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Mountain Campground
    Oct. 23, 2023

    Red Rock Mountain Campground

    Peaceful

    Peaceful little campground five minutes from Ricketts Glen State Park. Accommodating and friendly hosts, clean bath house and firewood for sale on site.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Lackawanna State Park
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Lackawanna State Park

    Ok State Park

    Pretty good State park. Convenient to Scranton. The bathhouse was adequate and clean. Site was paved but not really level and layout was odd, fire ring and table were on drivers side. Didn’t use facilities but Lake looke nice

  • Autumn C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Campground
    Aug. 1, 2023

    Pioneer Campground

    Don't rent Cabin 1

    Looks cute from the outside but once you get in you are immediately disappointed. The cabin had a smell, a wrinkly floor, and was very dark. There is a lack of any shelf or cabinets and only minimal hooks to put your things. Even the TV was on the dining table and you can't use the remote from the bed either. We used the table benches and top of fireplace to place our stuff. We also had no AC. The signs on the wall said make sure you turn off the AC, but no AC. Our friends stayed in cabin 6 and it was so cute, bright, and had AC. Our other friend stayed in 2 and it was much better than ours as well. 3 was better too.

    In addition they would not honor a AAA discount due to already paying, what?!

  • Robert B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lackawanna State Park
    Apr. 27, 2023

    Lackawanna State Park

    First time in a yurt

    My experience here was most enjoyable. I stayed in a yurt for the first time and it was also my first time camping since my teenage years. The yurt was most comfortable and the park is beautiful in the spring. Went hiking and was sure to bring my camera along. Got some beautiful shots too. Would highly recommend visiting and/or camping here!

  • Kara P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Apr. 27, 2023

    Hickory Run State Park

    Great location, good tree cover

    We went on a last-minute trip from Philly in what I think was opening weekend (April). We wanted to hike with toddlers, so that took up most of our Saturday. Main Ranger Station was really nice. We hope to come back and see more of the campground itself and try additional hikes. We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop. Bathrooms with showers were just what we needed and easy to walk to, shared between our pet-friendly loop and another loop. Good sinks for cleaning dishes.

    Stayed at 199 on the pet-friendly 165-228 loop. Lots of people walking dogs. Very varied length of campsites and privacy. Many around the inside of loops, especially right at the bathrooms would have been pretty tight, or possibly good if you were reserving a couple in a row. Would have been nice to have a big tree between ours and site 195, but there was some distance.

    Check out was 3pm, which is awesome!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Apr. 15, 2023

    Hickory Run State Park

    Great hiking

    The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back

  • Brian C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Glory Campground
    Dec. 16, 2022

    Lake Glory Campground

    Good for easy access to Knoebels

    Took my family for the weekend so we could go to Knoebels. Between the shuttle and the people there, I had a very easy time getting to and from the park. I have a huge camper and was able to get around easily.

  • Brian C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Milton
    Dec. 16, 2022

    Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Milton

    Great family fun

    This place was awesome! My children had so much fun. They had the entire weekend planned for us. My wife and I don’t like to so having a busy weekend for the kiddos was a great thing. There were so many activities to choose from.

  • David S.
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    Nov. 19, 2022

    Camp Kit Adin Outfitters

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    My Camp is close to World's End state park, Ricketts Glen,and numerous overlooks and plenty of hiking, biking and the best swimming hole on the Loyalsock creek! No mud just clear mountain water! The camp is secluded with an 89 mile view!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Oct. 17, 2022

    Hickory Run State Park

    Quiet night in the woods

    Hooting owls and fall foliage. This was a very peaceful night in the woods. The office staff was helpful with info about the camp and surrounding area. The bathroom and showers were clean and adequate. The sites were not too close together. Overall, we’d come back.

  • Laura E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Hickory Run State Park

    Large sites and great hiking

    Beautifully maintained park. Great sites. Clean bath houses. Great hiking spot. We tent camped in November so it very very cold.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Oct. 3, 2022

    Hickory Run State Park

    Wonderful Fall Weekend

    Hickory Run was fantastic! The leaves are beautiful, and we had a fun hike up to the boulder field. I wish there were more dog friendly sites! There are a few, but no walk in sites, unfortunately.

  • Tyler
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Run State Park
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Hickory Run State Park

    One of my favorite campgrounds

    Been coming to Hickory Run for close to 10 years and it will always be in my favorites! Great campground, layout and location. So many hikes nearby including a fun disc golf course. Very friendly rangers, never had, or seen an issue there.



Guide to Laporte

Camping near Laporte, Pennsylvania, offers a fantastic escape into nature with plenty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, this area has something for everyone.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. One visitor said, "The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail (21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging."
  • Swimming and Kayaking: Enjoy the refreshing waters at Hickory Run State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "The beach was clean and overall the place was well kept."
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Locust Lake State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "The lake was very clean. The camp store was great! They sell most things you’d need for camping."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Hickory Run State Park Campground said, "The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground shared, "The campsites are really good, most of them fairly private and level."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Keen Lake Resort Campground provide activities for all ages. One camper exclaimed, "Activities all day long for the children."

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, such as Worlds End State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. A visitor mentioned, "Absolutely no cell signal so navigating by car can be tricky."
  • Site Conditions: Some sites may be uneven or close together. A camper at Locust Lake State Park Campground noted, "The quality of our site was a little lacking. Very un-level so no great place to put a tent."
  • Seasonal Availability: Check the camping season for each campground. For example, Hickory Run State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the 3rd Sunday in October.

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan for Activities: Choose campgrounds with plenty of options for kids. A family at Keen Lake Resort Campground said, "From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping, you name it they have it highly recommend it."
  • Pack for Comfort: Bring comfortable shoes for hiking. A camper at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground advised, "If you are going to visit all the falls, bring shoes that you can walk in and that are smart for wet and moist surfaces."
  • Stay During the Week: To avoid crowds, consider camping mid-week. One visitor at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground mentioned, "It does get very busy on weekends so if you can stay during the week it's much nicer."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure to reserve sites with the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Hickory Run State Park Campground noted, "Best ones don't have hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have closely spaced sites. A camper at Knoebels Campground said, "The only knock on it is how tight the sites are, but the communal spirit is great."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. A visitor at Tobyhanna State Park Campground mentioned, "There is a place to rent boats or kayaks from, we might do that this summer."

Camping near Laporte, Pennsylvania, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Laporte, PA is Ricketts Glen State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 67 reviews.

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