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Camping near Rowland, PA

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    Camping areas around Rowland, Pennsylvania provide access to both developed campgrounds and dispersed camping options throughout the Pocono Mountains region. Promised Land State Park offers multiple campgrounds including Pickerel Point, Deerfield, and The Pines, which accommodate tent camping, RVs, and cabin rentals. Nearby Delaware State Forest contains roadside camping sites suitable for small groups. Additional options include Lake Mocatek Campground and Secluded Acres Campground with both primitive and improved sites. The region's camping landscape extends into neighboring New York and New Jersey, with establishments like Narrowsburg Campground and Slumberland on the Delaware River providing waterfront access.

    Many campgrounds in the Pocono region maintain seasonal operations, typically open from April through October due to winter conditions. Promised Land State Park requires reservations for its developed sites, while Delaware State Forest offers more rustic experiences with fewer amenities. Road quality varies significantly throughout the area, with some forest roads requiring higher clearance vehicles. Campers planning to visit the Delaware River corridor should verify water levels and access points beforehand. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas, particularly in state forest lands. According to one visitor at Delaware State Forest's Owego sites, "Nice spot but don't bring your 34 foot camper trailer. Could only back in and it was a tight curved driveway with ruts."

    Waterfront camping locations consistently receive positive feedback from visitors exploring the region. The Delaware River corridor offers multiple access points for paddlers and anglers seeking riverside camping. One camper described Slumberland at the River's Edge as having "sites right on the water with tons of amenities." Several campgrounds provide recreational opportunities beyond camping, including swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing access. Campers seeking more solitude should consider the primitive sites in Delaware State Forest, though these lack amenities like showers or running water. Wildlife sightings are common throughout the region, with visitors reporting deer and occasional bear activity. A camper at Promised Land State Park noted, "During the July stay, there were reports of young orphaned bear cubs in the campsite area and we were asked to stow our food safely."

    Best Campgrounds near Rowland (220)

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      1. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

      4.5(34)14mi from Rowland76 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $44 / night

      2 Sites Available

      2. Kittatinny Campground

      2.9(32)17mi from Rowland7 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nestled along the scenic Delaware River in Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure."

      "Hidden within the serene beauty of Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites is more than just a campground; it’s a sanctuary for the soul."

      from $75 - $400 / night

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      3. Keen Lake Resort Campground

      4.4(29)19mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020.  It was SO BEAUTIFUL.  We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. "

      "We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."

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      4. Deerfield Campground — Promised Land State Park

      4.2(9)14mi from Rowland32 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Nice surroundings (though nothing extraordinary). Easy access with a sedan. Cons: most sites are very close to one another with little privacy. Fair amount of road noise."

      "Recommend Little Falls Trail. We also explored Conservation Island. Many more trails to explore and not enough time. The surrounding town is small and very cute."

      from $22 / night

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      5. Slumberland at the River's Edge

      5.0(4)9mi from Rowland3 sitesGlamping

      "Our recent camping trip to Slumberland at the River’s Edge was truly remarkable. Despite the rainy weather, we had an amazing time."

      "Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge."

      from $170 - $250 / night

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      6. Stokes State Forest

      4.4(28)24mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."

      "* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

      • There are outhouses scattered around, or if"

      from $7 - $55 / night

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      7. The Pines Campground — Promised Land State Park

      4.3(7)13mi from Rowland56 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We had a great campsite 038, mainly because we booked the site right next to the restroom and hoped no one would reserve the one closest to it, which ended up being the case."

      "The trails are plentiful and scenic. The forest is thick and beautiful throughout the park. We loved the little falls trail for hiking and splashing around in the water."

      from $16 / night

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      8. High Point State Park Campground

      3.9(24)22mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."

      "_The campground at High Point State Park has 50 spacious tent sites, many with direct lake access, located in a wooded area surrounding Saw Mill Lake."

      from $5 - $20 / night

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      9. Wilsonville Rec Area

      3.3(4)7mi from RowlandRVs, Tents

      "This is a family campground right in the middle of everything there is to do around the lake and in the area ."

      "Right on Lake Wallenpaupack. Boat slips available if you own a boat. Pretty quiet. Bathrooms old but well kept. Water and electric."

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      10. Narrowsburg Campground

      3.5(4)10mi from RowlandRVs, Tents
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    Recent Reviews near Rowland, PA

    1035 Reviews of 220 Rowland Campgrounds

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 29, 2026

      Hickory 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.

    • L
      Oct. 24, 2026

      Free forest site

      Free Forest campsite

      Free site ran by Peekemoose forest. There are supposed to be 12 along throughout the valley, this is the only one we were able to locate. Was able to access easily with a minivan and has a nice flat area. Can see the highway from the site.

    • fThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 15, 2026

      Alder lake

      October leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.

    • WThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 15, 2026

      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.

    • Leo C.
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Winding Hills Park

      Nice but dated

      Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.

    • Daniel C.
      Sep. 21, 2026

      Hillside Campgrounds

      Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers

      This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.

    • Thomas B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 18, 2026

      Neversink 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.

    • eThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 17, 2026

      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

    • Kathy L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 15, 2026

      Hickory 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!

    Guide to Rowland

    Campgrounds near Rowland, Pennsylvania range from State Park facilities to private camping areas along the Delaware River. The region sits within the Pocono Mountains, with elevations between 1,200 to 2,300 feet and cooler summer temperatures compared to nearby cities. Overnight temperatures often drop into the 50s even during summer months, requiring campers to pack warmer clothing for evenings.

    What to do

    Kayaking and paddling access: At Keen Lake Resort Campground, campers can launch directly from lakeside sites. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake," notes one visitor.

    Wildlife observation: Bear sightings are common throughout the Pocono region. A visitor at High Point State Park Campground shared their wilderness experience: "The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing. The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."

    Hiking opportunities: Multiple trail systems connect throughout the region. A camper at Stokes State Forest mentioned, "There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail."

    What campers like

    River access: Slumberland at the River's Edge offers unique waterfront camping. One visitor explained, "The lack of phone service was a blessing in disguise, allowing us to disconnect from technology and truly immerse ourselves in nature."

    Lake swimming: Pickerel Point Campground provides direct lake access. A camper noted, "The lake is crystal clear and the beach is spotless. You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one."

    Campsite privacy: Site selection affects privacy significantly. At Keen Lake Resort, one camper advised: "Get a site on the lake. You won't have a ton of privacy but you'll have space for your stuff. If you don't want to drive during your stay, camp on the side with the beach and pool."

    What you should know

    Weather preparedness: Mountain weather changes rapidly. At Narrowsburg Campground, campers should prepare for both heat and cold. "The sites are spread out just enough to feel like we had good privacy," noted one camper, though another mentioned noise can be an issue during peak times.

    Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have poor connectivity. A camper at Pickerel Point observed, "Open year round. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."

    Reservation timing: State parks like Promised Land fill quickly during summer weekends. At Deerfield Campground, a visitor advised, "There are several different camping areas within the park. Some areas are pet friendly while others are not. Some sites have hookups while others are primitive."

    Tips for camping with families

    Pet-friendly options: Not all campgrounds allow pets. A Pickerel Point camper shared, "Certain sites allow pets. My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there! The only drawback is no alcohol allowed, but most State Parks are like that I think."

    Educational programs: Look for parks with ranger-led activities. At The Pines Campground, one visitor mentioned, "We were impressed that they got a bag full of stuff when we checked in. It was also a pleasant surprise that they offered environmental education programs."

    Bathroom facilities: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. A Stokes State Forest camper noted, "For the most part, each campsite has its own porta potty or it shared with a couple other sites. At the entrance of the campground, there is a bathhouse with running water, bathrooms, and potable water."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Many campgrounds have uneven sites. In The Pines Campground, a camper advised, "If you are in a camper or RV, I think that the Beechwood loop looked best. We stayed in the northwoods loop, which was ok but more conducive to tent camping."

    Dump station timing: At busy times, plan for delays. "Big line at dump station when we were leaving," mentioned one RVer at The Pines Campground.

    Water hookup availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. At Wilsonville Rec Area, a visitor warned, "Water and electric. RV dump station on site. This is a family campground right in the middle of everything there is to do around the lake and in the area."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Rowland, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Rowland, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 220 campgrounds and RV parks near Rowland, PA and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Rowland, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rowland, PA is Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 34 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Rowland, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Rowland, PA.

    What parks are near Rowland, PA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Rowland, PA that allow camping, notably Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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