Matamoras sits at the eastern border of Pennsylvania where the Delaware River forms a natural boundary with New York and New Jersey. Camping options around Matamoras range from basic riverside spots to full-service rv parks. Cell reception is strongest in Matamoras proper but weakens in the surrounding mountains outside the main Delaware River valley corridor.
What to do
**Riverside recreation: Access the Delaware River directly from Soaring Eagle Campground for fishing, tubing, or canoeing without driving to a separate access point. "Great river based location(Delaware River)...very rustic, sites are huge, plenty of room for 2+ family campers," notes Hans M.
**Farm animal interactions: Visit Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort where goats, a donkey, and a pony roam the grounds. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," writes Faith D. who appreciated the rural setting.
**Winter camping options: Several parks remain open year-round, including Black Bear RV Park which maintains winter access for RVs. "We are returning to the south after spending a couple months of fall in New England...it was one of the few places along our route that was open for RVs in the off season," reports Gabbie Y.
What campers like
**Quick overnight stops: Tri-State RV Park serves as a convenient layover with full hookups. "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," shares Brittany V.
**Clean facilities: Despite proximity to highways, campers value well-maintained amenities. "Bathroom and showers were clean and well stocked," notes Erin N. about Tri-State RV Park. Another camper at Soaring Eagle commented, "bathhouse was very clean."
**Entertainment options: The newly renovated Mountain Top RV Park offers recreational amenities beyond basic camping. "The family-friendly atmosphere was evident through the thoughtfully designed property, including an updated pool, playground, game room, and a brand-new pickleball court," according to Jason G.
What you should know
**Cell service variability: Coverage depends heavily on exact location. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, "Cell service is ok. Verizon is 25 down 10 up. Tmobile is unusable," reports Don C., while Nick E. noted, "Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway."
**Campground maintenance levels: Conditions vary dramatically between parks. Some campers found Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort had "large levelled spaces but a little muddy," while at Woodland Trails Campground, a reviewer noted stark contrast: "Showers and toilets were spotless the entire time we were there."
**Off-season limitations: Facilities may close during winter. At Black Bear RV Park, "none of their amenities/buildings were open" during winter stays. Similarly, at Thousand Trails Scotrun, a visitor noted, "We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed."
Tips for camping with families
**Animal encounters: Children often enjoy the farm atmosphere at certain campgrounds. At Pleasant Acres Farm, one visitor mentioned, "My daughter loved the horses and goats," while another noted the "amazingly beautiful miniature horse that wonders around its huge pin located in the middle of the campground."
**Seasonal activities: Plan visits around scheduled events. "They offer several planned activities for kids and they have nice facilities like a great swimming pool and ping pong," notes a visitor to Pleasant Acres.
**Swimming options: Water recreation varies by season and site. At Mountain Top RV Park, the "updated pool" was highlighted as a family-friendly amenity. At Skyway Camping Resort, a summer visitor simply noted, "Nice pool, this is a good family campground for kids."
Tips from RVers
**Site selection strategy: Terrain varies significantly across Matamoras area rv parks. At Timothy Lake South, "sites are long but narrow" according to Don C., while another camper suggested, "Best to park near the office" for wifi access.
**Water pressure concerns: Some parks have unusually high water pressure. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," warns a Timothy Lake South visitor, suggesting RVers should use pressure regulators.
**Safety considerations: Overnight security varies between parks. At Tri-State RV Park, a camper noted it's "at the end of a road, so I felt safe. Gem of a spot if you're just looking for a place to hook in & zone out for the night."
