Camping areas near Rowland, Pennsylvania sit within Pike County's highland terrain at elevations between 800-1,300 feet. The region features mixed hardwood forests dominated by oak, maple and birch trees that create seasonal camping conditions. Cell service varies throughout the mountainous landscape with several carriers reporting weak signal strength in valley locations.
What to do
Hiking access: Soaring Eagle Campground provides direct access to Delaware River trails. "It's a good family campground with amenities that are helpful to parents and new campers such as restrooms, showers, camp shop, canoe/kayak/tube rentals and designated drive in sites with fire ring and table," notes one visitor about the river-based recreation options.
River activities: Soaring Eagle Campground offers equipment rentals for water sports. "Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," according to a camper who visited in June before peak season.
Board games and indoor recreation: Mountain Top RV Park maintains a community game room with multiple options. "There's also a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games," reports a winter visitor, providing alternatives during inclement weather.
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers peaceful sites despite its size. "This is a large family campground with tons of stuff to do, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. I really enjoyed our visit," reports one camper about the environment.
Creek access for children: Natural water features provide entertainment for families. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish," writes a visitor who appreciated the on-site natural attractions.
Spacious wooded sites: Tri-State RV Park offers sites with natural buffers. "Safe, clean, and right on the Delaware River. Groceries and Home Depot close buy if you need to restock," mentions a reviewer who appreciated both the natural setting and convenient access to supplies.
What you should know
Winter operation limitations: Several rv sites near Rowland, Pennsylvania operate seasonally. "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop," explains a visitor to Tri-State RV Park, one of the few year-round options.
Highway noise factors: Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North and other parks have varying noise levels. "We were able to find a site that was out of the way and felt like we were the only ones there. Nice trails leading out our door," shares a visitor who found quieter locations within a busier campground.
Seasonal resident presence: Many campgrounds maintain year-round or seasonal residents. "This campground is composed of mainly residents, the rules (we observed) apply to the overnight campers, not the residents," notes a visitor about consistent differences in rule enforcement.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Clayton Park RV Escape maintains facilities for different age groups. "Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax," describes a summer visitor highlighting the multiple recreation options.
Animal interactions: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers unique experiences. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," states one visitor who appreciated the on-site attractions suitable for children.
Weekend activities: Campgrounds schedule organized events during peak periods. "Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. There were some organized activities which was nice," explains a visitor who camped in October.
Tips from RVers
Elevation drainage issues: Mountain Top RV Park requires careful site selection during wet weather. "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 a visitor who experienced seasonal flooding.
Water pressure variation: Timothy Lake South provides strong utility connections. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," warns an RVer recommending water pressure regulators.
Satellite reception challenges: Tree coverage affects connectivity at multiple parks. "Had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity," reports a Timothy Lake South camper who needed to relocate for adequate signal.
