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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features upscale glamping accommodations within its scenic Pennsylvania woodlands, including canvas yurts with proper furnishings and comfortable beds. The glamping sites are thoughtfully positioned near Lake Jean, offering water views and natural privacy among the trees. Lackawanna State Park Campground, approximately 40 miles northeast, provides additional luxury camping options with yurts that include electricity, heating, and essential furnishings. Both parks maintain clean facilities with modern bathrooms and hot showers to complement the elevated camping experience. The glamping accommodations provide the perfect balance between outdoor immersion and comfortable amenities, with some sites featuring private porches. According to a camper, "Ricketts Glen has beautiful scenery. We were in the big loop with beautiful lake views from multiple directions and just a short distance to the lake."
The Falls Trail, showcasing 21 magnificent waterfalls, serves as the centerpiece attraction for glamping visitors, offering an extraordinary natural experience just minutes from comfortable accommodations. Glamping guests particularly appreciate returning to climate-controlled accommodations after completing the challenging waterfall hike. Lake Jean provides opportunities for kayaking, swimming at a sandy beach, and fishing, with equipment rentals available seasonally. The parks maintain eco-friendly practices, with clearly designated recycling areas and conservation programs. Fall visitors experience spectacular foliage colors that complement the waterfall views. One visitor noted, "The campground is on a peninsula surrounded by a lake. The sites are neat, tidy, and well stocked. Many families and young campers but the campground was quiet at night." Winter glamping options remain available at Ricketts Glen, though with reduced services during the colder months.
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1. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"The trails are very well marked. We stayed in the large loop, which is a peninsula on Lake Jean. Many of the sites have lake views. The bathhouse was clean but not adequate for 73 sites."
"we had a wonderful experience. drove our car right up to our site, had a ton of space to set up. a nice picnic bench and fire pit was there and we were sure 61 so the lake was 100 yards from all of this"
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
2. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
"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."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
3. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
"Some are a little close to each other, but others offer plenty of space, including our site (52) on this trip. One of the biggest spots we have ever had. "
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
4. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"Mix of electric and non-electric sites. No water hook ups but a water station is on site. Camp sites are generously size, good spacing between sites and heavily treed. Huge lake to enjoy. "
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
5. Red Rock Mountain Campground
"There are all these tiny little outdated but cute cottages and a bath house. Very cool. Our site was alright. There wasn't a great place to put our tent but we managed."
"Accommodating and friendly hosts, clean bath house and firewood for sale on site."
6. Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
"There is a general store on site, an arcade, a pool, bathrooms with clean showers, and sinks with potable water. The mauch chunk stream runs through the back of the campground."
"Makes it fun searching for a good position within the site, kinda like roughing it in the actual wild... so not really a complaint. Sites are not very private or secluded."
7. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time. The bath houses are constantly being cleaned and restocked."
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
8. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake, went to bed, woke up to make some breakfast and then we were off to go rafting on the"
"Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
9. Pioneer Campground
"We own some property near this campground and have stayed here a few weekends as a home base while we clean up our property. The owners are just amazingly nice people, always very helpful!"
"We started with a trip in the summer because of their candy bar hunt and heated swimming pool. We try to get the same campsite each year because it is wooded and spacious."
10. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
Drive Time
- 25 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 14 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 17 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 19 min from Binghamton, NY
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Glamping Reviews near Plymouth, PA
486 Reviews of 42 Plymouth 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.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- 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.
Kathy L.
RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Coll G.TravelerCamp Taylor Campground
Privacy & quiet hours are king
We’ve been to Camp Taylor twice now for tent camping: September 2021 and May 2023. We stayed at the rustic tent sites both times, and there was room for 2 cars and 2 tents. Depending on how you want your setup, there are some that are more secluded and others that are close together and would be great for group camping.
The staff are all lovely and take the time to explain the rules both in-person at check-in and on the forms they provide at the time of booking. They are not hiding how seriously they take rules like quiet hours, and it will keep campers like me coming back. If you are respectful of the folks around you and especially during the posted quiet hours, you will have no problems.
The office and shop keep supply of snacks, firewood, and gifts. There are flush toilets mapped in spots of the tent sites (SUCH a pleasant surprise! I was expecting a porta-potty or vault toilet), and hot showers are available at the same complex as the office.
Jess B.
ScoutSplash Magic RV Resort
Horrible
Horrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
Guide to Plymouth
Ricketts Glen State Park Campground offers diverse accommodation options beyond standard campsites. The campground features dedicated hike-in tent sites for those seeking a more secluded experience, while maintaining access to the park's extensive trail network. Located approximately 100 miles northwest of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, this camping destination sits at 1,300 feet elevation, providing cooler temperatures in summer months compared to lower elevations in the region.
What to do
Hiking the trail system: At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, visitors can access multiple trail difficulties. "There are various trails for all skill levels, and pets are welcome!" reports Lexi. The trails range from easy lakeside walks to more challenging terrain.
Boulder field exploration: Hickory Run State Park Campground features a unique geological attraction. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," says Amber A. The boulder field is accessible via a stone road drive through the woods.
Water recreation: Multiple activities await at the lakes throughout the region. "The lake is nice, but there is no gas boats allowed on the lake (cool!)," notes David about Lackawanna State Park. Most campgrounds offer swimming areas, fishing spots, and boat rentals during peak season.
What campers like
Lakeside camping spots: Mauch Chunk Lake Park offers premium waterfront sites. "You can get sites right on the water that are nice size. If you go during the week, it's quite calm," explains Lisa S. These sites allow direct lake access, perfect for those seeking upscale glamping close to Plymouth, Pennsylvania.
Heated swimming options: For glamping enthusiasts wanting comfort, Pioneer Campground provides amenities beyond basic swimming. "It was super hot so the pool was a nice cool down after a long day, and they had activities and tractor rides for the holiday weekend," shares Heather K. This adds an extra layer of comfort for those seeking luxury camping experiences.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently note the maintenance standards at the parks. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," says Emily Z. about Keen Lake Resort Campground. Well-maintained facilities enhance the glamping experience for those who prefer camping with creature comforts.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: While some campgrounds offer spacious sites, others place units close together. "The sites were not too close together. Overall, we'd come back," notes Jen about Lackawanna State Park Campground.
Seasonal water conditions: Tobyhanna State Park Campground has unique water characteristics. "The lake is very nice a little copper kind of like iced tea color but was very nice," explains Erik M. This coloration is natural and doesn't impact swimming quality.
Weather preparedness: Temperature swings can be significant, particularly in spring and fall. "We stayed Thursday through Sunday. It was chilly in the mornings and evenings and warm and sunny during the day. Perfect fall weather," shares Angela about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Look for dedicated play areas: Keen Lake Resort Campground caters specifically to families. "There is a lot for younger kids to do and the grounds are pet friendly which was a huge plus for us. My kids really loved having a pool to swim in,in addition to the lake," notes Emily Z.
Consider Halloween-themed weekends: Special events make fall camping particularly appealing. "We started with a trip in the summer because of their candy bar hunt and heated swimming pool. We try to get the same campsite each year because it is wooded and spacious," explains Gayle B. about Pioneer Campground's seasonal activities.
Check for shower facilities: For families needing comfort while luxury camping near Plymouth, Pennsylvania, bathroom facilities matter. "Nice little camping community in the Poconos... The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground. *The showers are coin operated," notes Emily Z., highlighting an important planning detail.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the region require preparation. "The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because our site wasn't level and it took hours to get it right," shares Angie G. about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort.
Late arrival considerations: Woodland settings can complicate nighttime navigation. "I would suggest getting there while it is still light out, there is plenty of room on the roads to get your rig around the campground, but there are lots of trees and it gets a little hard sometimes to see where the road is vs a site," advises Gregory L. about Pioneer Campground.
Hookup variations: Different loops offer different amenities. "Stayed in the fairly new ledges loop that are all full hookup sites. Nice large sites, beautiful area, friendly rangers," reports Cheryl M. about Lackawanna State Park Campground, important information for RVers seeking luxury camping options.
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