Mount Pocono campsites sit at elevations ranging from 1,800-2,100 feet in the northeastern Pennsylvania highlands. The area receives an annual snowfall of 46 inches with winter temperatures often dropping below freezing, affecting seasonal camping availability. Most RV sites near Mount Pocono remain open only from April through October, with limited year-round options.
What to Do
Mountain biking on ski slopes: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers unique mountain biking opportunities using the ski lifts. "Ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own," notes one visitor to Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds feature disc golf courses for all skill levels. "If your into Disc golf this place has that too," reports a camper about Blue Mountain's facilities.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Many campgrounds offer catch-and-release fishing. "There is a pond for fishing however we didn't have any luck. It had a lot of pond scum and there were a lot of duck families around," shares a camper at Robin Hill Campground.
Hiking mountain trails: On-site hiking trails provide access to mountain views. "We were also right at the bottom of a trail that led straight up the mountain (Pocono) with beautiful sites and of course photo opportunities for my family and I," describes a camper at Cranberry Run Campground.
What Campers Like
Fall foliage viewing: The region offers spectacular autumn color displays. "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," reports a visitor to Thousand Trails Scotrun.
Private wooded sites: Many campers value the separation between camping areas. "Cabin/tent sites separated from RV sites," notes a Cranberry Run camper about the layout.
Winter camping access: Some locations remain open year-round. "We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow," shares a visitor to Stonybrook RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms rank high in camper satisfaction. "Shower / bathrooms are the best I've ever seen," adds another Stonybrook camper.
What You Should Know
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies dramatically across campgrounds. "Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway. Had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity," reports a camper at Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South.
Site drainage issues: Some campgrounds experience water problems after rain. "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" cautions a Robin Hill visitor.
Seasonal availability: Most facilities close between November and April. "We had a full hookup 30/50 amp," notes a Stonybrook winter visitor, highlighting one of the few year-round options.
Gravel site surfaces: Many sites require specific equipment. "I highly suggest stakes made for this type of ground. I was unprepared," advises a Cranberry Run camper about the rocky terrain.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer limited play equipment. "The playground at the campground was small but left plenty of grassy space for our kids to play safely," shares a Cranberry Run visitor.
Pool facilities: Swimming pools provide recreation during summer months. "I liked how the kid area wrapped around and connected to the deeper end," mentions a Robin Hill camper about their pool design.
Recreation programs: Some campgrounds organize special events. "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," reports a visitor to Robin Hill.
Multi-generational accessibility: Not all sites accommodate all age groups equally. "Overall our week camping here was very present and all of us from ages 18 months to 76 years old say 'Cranberry Run Campground family approved!'" shares one family's experience.
Tips from RVers
Entry road conditions: Some campground access roads present challenges. "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," cautions an RVer at Cranberry Run.
Water pressure variations: Water systems vary significantly between properties. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," warns a Timothy Lake South camper.
Site dimensions: Space between sites affects comfort levels. "Sites are long but narrow," notes another Timothy Lake South camper, while a Mountain Top visitor mentions that "the full hook-up area" differs from "water and electric sites and tent sites were tucked away in a more wooded environment."
Site selection strategy: Finding the right RV spot requires research. "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," advises an RVer at Mountain Top RV Park.
