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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!
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Minisink Hills, Pennsylvania provides convenient access to several established campgrounds along the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Worthington State Forest Campground, located just across the river in New Jersey, features spacious riverside tent and RV sites with fire rings and picnic tables. The surrounding area includes multiple private campgrounds such as Mountain Vista Campground and Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA, which offer cabin rentals along with traditional camping options. Most facilities in this region support both tent and RV camping, with several properties also featuring cabin accommodations for those seeking more shelter from the elements.
Camping in the Delaware Water Gap region typically operates seasonally from April through October, though a few campgrounds like Delaware Water Gap KOA remain open year-round. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially for waterfront sites and during summer weekends. The Delaware River forms a central feature for many camping areas, with several campgrounds offering direct river access for fishing, swimming, and boating activities. Hiking opportunities abound with trailheads for the Appalachian Trail and other paths located throughout the region. Some campsites have restrictions on alcohol use, with Worthington State Forest specifically prohibiting alcohol on premises. As one camper noted in a review, "We stayed in site 19, a great spot very discreet. Right on the water. Careful if you are staying in rain you will have washouts."
Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with campers particularly praising sites with direct river access. The Worthington State Forest Campground stands out with numerous visitors mentioning the spacious, private sites along the Delaware River. Bathroom facilities are generally well-maintained, with many reviews highlighting the availability of hot showers and dishwashing stations. Several campgrounds provide dedicated amenities for outdoor recreation, including hiking trails and water activities. The surrounding area offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic vistas. A camper at Worthington described their experience: "We had a wonderful one-night stay at Worthington State Forest. The campsites are private and separated by a lot of trees and brush. If you get a site on the river, the views are great, and it's fun watching the floaters go by."
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1. 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."
2. Camp Taylor Campground
"Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you. "
"They were knowledgeable about the surrounding towns, their campground, and basically everything nature related. This was our very first night camping in an RV (we were renters at the time)."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $42 / night
3. Mountain Vista Campground
"Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do."
"Close to Bushkill Falls which we hiked. 👍"
4. Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
"We wish there was easier access to bike and hike trails so we didn't have to drive to a location but overall a comfortable and positive experience."
"We were very into socially distancing, and said so when we made our reservation. We were assigned a perfect site for this."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $250 / night
5. Driftstone Campground
"Driftstone is set on a beautiful location on the Delaware River. River Road on which it is located, is picturesque and quiet enough to run, walk or bike on."
"Driftstone is a gem of a campground at a great location on the Delaware. Easy access to Delaware Gap Recreation Area. Sites are pretty spacious with water and electric hookups."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $74 / night
6. Cranberry Run Campground
"A shady spot with a creek nearby and good cell service. They have a pool. The surrounding area/town is really nice."
"With my sister in-law leading this adventure I buckled up and made the 500+ mile drive as prepared asi thought i could be."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $72 / night
7. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South
"The campsite is beautiful and lovely to walk around, the outside campground cats are the best part though ❣️"
"Had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity."
8. 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."
9. Jenny Jump State Forest
"The bathroom/shower was only a few steps away which was convenient and clean."
"All the sites are set up nearby the office where people are all day should you ever need anything. The workers are super friendly and regularly make rounds of the grounds."
10. 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."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
Drive Time
- 41 min from Scranton, PA
- 43 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 17 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 23 min from Trenton, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Minisink Hills, PA
1164 Reviews of 209 Minisink Hills Campgrounds
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.
Maria Mercedes M.LegendRound Valley State Park Campground
Peaceful Wilderness Escape for Adventurous Families
There's something wonderfully special about escaping into nature where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birds singing and the gentle movement of water along the shoreline. Nestled among the wooded hills surrounding the beautiful Round Valley Reservoir, this rustic SP campground offers families a chance to disconnect from everyday distractions and enjoy a little wilderness adventure together. Unlike traditional campgrounds, the campsites are accessible only by hiking or boating, so getting anywhere here requires some planning and a willingness to travel light. Once you've arrived, you'll find secluded, wooded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, but the beautiful reservoir, scenic hiking trails, fishing and kayaking opportunities more than make up for the lack of modern conveniences. Our kids loved exploring the woods, spotting wildlife and gathering around a crackling campfire at night to share stories beneath the stars. For families comfortable with the hike, I'd recommend choosing one of the campsites along the reservoir shoreline for the lovely water views and peaceful surroundings. Just remember that swimming is limited to the park's designated beach area. Round Valley isn't your typical family campground, but for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, camping under the stars and making wonderful memories together, it's a beautiful place to experience nature at its finest!
- 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.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
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
- Thomas B.Ranger
Tohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
Guide to Minisink Hills
The Minisink Hills area sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level in the eastern Pocono Mountains, with hiking trails often traversing steep elevation changes of 800-1,200 feet. Winter camping can be challenging with temperatures regularly dropping below freezing from November through March, though several campgrounds remain open year-round for hardy outdoor enthusiasts seeking seclusion from the summer crowds.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at wolf preserve: Located adjacent to Camp Taylor Campground, the Lakota Wolf Preserve offers discounted tours for campers with scheduled viewing times twice daily on weekends. "We especially enjoied seeing the wolves-- it was really neat and definetly a draw to the area (you can hike from the campsite to the preserve)," notes Molly G., who gave the experience 4 stars.
Kayaking on the Delaware: Many campsites near Minisink Hills, Pennsylvania offer direct river access for small watercraft. At Driftstone Campground, kayak rentals are available on-site. Kathy G. from Camp Taylor explains, "The swimming pond is pleasant and great to cool off in... There are great trails to hike to right from the campground as well as the Wolf Preserve."
Winter activities: For those seeking off-season camping options, some areas remain open with specific winter amenities. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," explains Mara S. about Pickerel Point Campground, adding that the park offers "many hiking trails and ice fishing."
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate having direct water access from their sites. At Pickerel Point Campground, Nancy L. shares, "My favorite site does [allow pets], plus I can launch my kayak right from there!" Kelly F. adds, "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper."
Privacy between sites: The level of privacy varies significantly between campgrounds. A Jenny Jump State Forest visitor notes, "The camp sites are nicely laid out to ensure privacy. This park is high up on a mountain and affords lovely views." At Cranberry Run, Sarah L. reports, "All the sites we saw were nice and level and all shaded."
Cleanliness of facilities: Many reviewers comment on well-maintained shower and bathroom facilities. As Kathy G. from Camp Taylor mentions, "The bathrooms/showers are clean and well maintained." At Otter Lake Camp Resort, facilities receive consistent praise: "Very shaded sites. Bathhouse all around that were clean, spots around Lake."
What you should know
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult entrance roads. Jim G. warns about Delaware Water Gap KOA: "No complaints and was pleasantly surprised they have programs for kids. Can never go wrong here." Another camper at Cranberry Run cautions, "The driveway is a little hairy- steep with crushed stone on top of pavement. Which led to some tire slippage on the way up with our setup."
Seasonal limitations: Many facilities close during winter months. Campgrounds like Mountain Vista operate from May to October only, while Timothy Lake South has a similar schedule. A few, like Delaware Water Gap KOA, remain open year-round but with limited amenities.
Noise considerations: Highway noise affects some otherwise peaceful locations. At Jenny Jump State Forest, Jocelyn G. notes, "My only complaint is that the noise from the highway was quite loud at night." Several campers at Worthington mentioned occasional noise issues with weekend parties.
Tips for camping with families
Best campgrounds for kids: Otter Lake Camp Resort receives top marks for family amenities. "Otter lake has every amenity imaginable super clean swimming beach beautiful lake with boat rentals available. Tons of activities for kids and adults," shares Erik M. Nicole S. adds, "Beautiful Lake with fishing & boating, pools indoor and outdoor, great playgrounds, great biking even a trail around the like."
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer organized programs for younger campers. "The camp is set up nicely for primitive camping and you are able to hike out straight from the campsite," says Ethan K. about Jenny Jump State Forest. At Timothy Lake South, Ashley O. reports, "My kids explored the playground and found it sufficient."
Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds offer learning experiences for children. "The Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked," shares Alaina Z. about Pickerel Point. At Camp Taylor, the wolf preserve provides educational tours that appeal to children and adults alike.
Tips from RVers
Site selection advice: RV sites vary significantly in size and privacy. At Mountain Vista Campground, "Sites are large in most cases. All have fire pit and picnic table, some have bbq grill too," according to Robert M. At Driftstone, Kathy G. recommends, "The sites along the river would be my first choice, but if you have children, being near the playground might be a good selection as well."
Hookup considerations: Full hookup availability varies by campground. As Jim G. notes about Timothy Lake South, "The site was level with good power and water." At Delaware Water Gap KOA, "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."
Cell service challenges: Remote locations often have connectivity issues. At Pickerel Point, Mara S. mentions, "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon." Don C. reports at Timothy Lake South, "Cell service is ok. Verizon is 25 down 10 up. Tmobile is unusable."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Minisink Hills, PA?
What camping is available near Minisink Hills, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Minisink Hills, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 209 campgrounds and RV parks near Minisink Hills, PA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Minisink Hills, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Minisink Hills, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Minisink Hills, PA is Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 40 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Minisink Hills, PA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Minisink Hills, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Minisink Hills, PA.
What parks are near Minisink Hills, PA?
What parks are near Minisink Hills, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Minisink Hills, PA that allow camping, notably Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River.
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