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Best Tent Camping near Conyngham, PA

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Tent campsites scattered across the Lehigh Gap area provide primitive camping options near Conyngham, Pennsylvania. The Appalachian Trail corridor features several backcountry tent sites including the AT Ridge Campground and AT Overlook Campground near Lehigh Gap, which offer more established tent camping experiences. Mauch Chunk Lake Park in nearby Jim Thorpe also provides tent sites in a more developed setting with lake access.

Most tent campgrounds near Lehigh Gap require hiking in, with limited or no road access. The primitive AT sites have stone fire rings but lack potable water, so campers must plan to carry in their own supplies. Tent-only sites at Mauch Chunk Lake Park offer more amenities including drinking water, toilets, showers, and picnic tables. While these sites have exposed tree roots and rocks, making extra padding advisable for tent campers. Sites vary from ridge-top locations with expansive views to more sheltered pine forest settings with soft beds of pine needles.

Backcountry tent sites along the ridgeline offer exceptional views and solitude. According to one visitor, "You can set up your tent to have a view of the valley right from your door and the space is flat, dry, and not too rocky." The pine forest group site provides excellent protection from weather with its natural canopy and comfortable ground cover. Tent campers at Mauch Chunk Lake Park can access lakeside sites, with some visitors noting the advantage of launching paddle boards directly from their campsite. The sites at Riverview Park Campground are tent-only and positioned along the Lehigh River with picnic benches and fire pits, making them ideal for those planning river adventures. Most primitive sites accommodate multiple tents, with the group campsite areas featuring larger cleared spaces for several tents.

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  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Locust Lake State Park Campground

    Serenity on the lakes

    Pretty campground with lots of lake views. We arrived just before dark which was good because the sites were not level front to back. Most sites had a slope but there were some level sites. You can kayak, canoe, paddle board, and fish on the lake. There are 2 boat launches. The store wasn’t much to speak of. Bath houses were clean. We walked around the lake on a paved level path. They advertise no alcohol. This is near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine tour which we loved. It’s near the Yingling Brewery tour.

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2020

    Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    Good campground for families.

    My dog and I stayed for 2 nights in the rustic tenting area. We were the only campers Wednesday & Thursday. The family camp area features spaces (small areas for either RV campers or tents and cars) with a picnic table and fire ring and water (some have electricity). They also have shared facilities such as bathrooms and showers. However, they seemed a little too cramped fir me and I wasn’t looking for opportunities to socialize, so the remote tent site was my choice. The tent sites do not have water or electric, but do have picnic tables, a fire ring and share one large outhouse with clean pit toilets. There are 5 sites and they can accommodate (shared) multiple tent set ups. Also you need to park your vehicle in a designated lot which is very close to the sites. There are multiple easy hiking and biking trails that are well marked. A lake for fishing and a small sandy beach with a picnic area for families (unfortunately no dogs are allowed on the beach). There are 2 boat launch areas (one for the campers, and another for gen. public) which also has a boat rental business (dogs are allowed). There are black bears in the park so do not leave food out and dispose of all trash in the appropriate dumpsters.

  • Angel A.
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area — Promised Land State Park

    Northwoods Campground

    Big sites with 30 amp service available for RVs and trailers. Each site has a large picnic table and a fire ring with an adjustable grate. The pull-through sites don’t offer much in the way of privacy, but that’s the trade off for convenience. There are two potable water spigots in the campground. The bathhouse offers warm showers, 2 dishwashing sinks, and a coin-operated washer and dryer. The facilities are kept very clean. On the weekends it can get pretty crowded, so it tends to be louder at night then, but the camp hosts and the rangers do a good job of enforcing quiet hours. Access points to several trails are very near the campground. As with all PA state parks, alcohol is prohibited. The park doesn’t have a camp store, however, there is a small general store on Route 390 (The Lake Store) just north of the park that would have any essentials you may have forgotten, as well as ice for your cooler.

  • Alaina Z.
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

    Beautiful facilities, rocky sites

    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.

    Cons: -chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad! -has a beach but it's not much to look at -sites have nice sizable fire pits, but they are very tall. It's difficult to cook over them, and sitting around the campfire in the evening is a much less visually appealing experience than I'd like

    We stayed in site 157. Accessible via a path from the designated parking space to the site about 2 minute walk. Lakeside, but visibility not great due to vegetation. All sites have little trails down to the water.

    Site 174 by the road and less private, but prettily overhung by evergreens.

    The cabins look very nice inside.

  • V
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Knoebels Campground

    Clean, quiet, inexpensive, fun place to camp!

    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. There are fill stations throughout the campgrounds. Most sites are level and shaded. There are nice sturdy wooden platforms for tent campers.

    The bath houses are clean and well maintained. There are outside sinks with mirrors, laundry facilities, shower stalls, and toilet stalls. Or if you prefer there are also traditional bathrooms with showers.

    Quiet hours are enforced between 10p and 8a.

    Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Wood is available by the bucket near the check in building. Sites are inexpensive and are all a short walk, or free shuttle ride, to the park!.

  • T
    May. 27, 2018

    Mountain Vista Campground

    Friendly Campground

    Set on a hillside, the campground has three levels. The tent sites all have water & electric, and have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are fully shaded. Facilities were neat & clean, and there was a covered verandah with string lights, chairs & picnic tables outside the bathroom area.

    Campground staff were friendly, and there was a store with firewood, ice and many other conveniences. Wifi was available, and connection was good the entire time I was there.

    The campground is convenient to many hikes in the Delaware Water Gap area.

    Be aware that the campground doesn't have credit card facilities, but does have an ATM in the store if absolutely necessary.

  • T
    Aug. 18, 2022

    Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

    Impromptu trip that we don’t regret!

    This trip was a bit impromptu so we assume most of the good sites were picked over. The site we stayed at was the perfect size for two people, not the biggest site in the campground but we had a bit of a buffer between our neighbors so we weren’t on top of other people. We were located at a bit heavily trafficked area because we were near the entrance of the campground and the restrooms. The state park was beautiful and had a lot of things to do. I recommend doing the Falls trail and to get onto Lake Jean. They have a concessions by Lake Jean that doesn’t only sell food and drinks but some ice and bundle of wood. Definitely bring a hammer because it’s near impossible to stake down your tent by hand because the turf is hard. Would definitely come again and do the primitive group camp option if I can. No cell service (Verizon) but if you drive 10 miles north up towards Lopez we were able to get a signal. This was a nice way to end summer!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Ricketts Glen State Park Campground

    Waterfalls!!

    The biggest draw to this state park (which no one in Pennsylvania I spoke with seemed to know about) is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike. 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. The campground was about ¾ full and there was often a wait in the bathroom. Showers looked reasonable but I did not use them.

    There were many tent campers in this loop, which does not allow pets (the other, smaller loop does allow pets). There are no hookups at all in the park. The water had been tested earlier in the season and unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth. However, the water for the dishwashing sink was turned off as well as the water in the restroom at the trailhead. Since we had a reservation, we received a phone call in advance of our stay letting us know about this.

    There are trails to the beach, but we woke to rain the next morning, so we did not explore this. 

    One trash/recycle area a distance away from the campsites which seems typical for PA state parks. Alcohol is strictly forbidden– we were warned that if a ranger saw any alcohol outside of our vehicle, we would be cited. Quiet hours are 9 pm– 8 am, which is more restrictive than other state parks, however, some did not observe these quiet hours (a guitar-playing singing camper thought he was talented, but I disagree!)

  • Heather G.
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Hickory Run State Park Campground

    Campground and More

    I love everything the campground and state park has to offer. Bolder field is a great way to spend the day, and the campground has a great price for the sites. Showers and bathrooms are close by to the basic tent campgrounds, and the sites are large and easy to set up.

Guide to Conyngham

Primitive camping options near Conyngham, Pennsylvania center on the Appalachian Trail corridor through Lehigh Gap. The area sits at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level where the Lehigh River cuts through Blue Mountain. Seasonal variations affect camping conditions significantly, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter dropping to 20-30°F.

What to do

Whitewater rafting excursions: Book a trip with Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center which combines camping with river adventures. "Stayed here for Riverfest and it was great. Bands throughout the night with beer and food. Nice showers," notes Emma T.

Paddleboarding on Mauch Chunk Lake: The clean water conditions at Mauch Chunk Lake Park make it ideal for water sports. "I like that I can launch my paddle board from my sight and the water is so clean and clear," says Lisa S.

Biking the D&L Trail: Access the converted railroad bed trail from Riverview Park Campground. "The park itself is located along the D&L biking trail that is on the bed of an old railroad," explains Asher K.

What campers like

Protected forest camping: The pine groves at AT Group Campsite near Lehigh Gap provide natural shelter from weather. "A bed of pine needles creates a padded comfortable area that is perfect for a large group backpacking in the area. The pine trees also provide a nice cover to make this a well-protected site in case of bad weather," reports Asher K.

Lakefront tent sites: Campers appreciate the direct water access at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. "You can get sites right on the water that are nice size. If you go during the week, it's quite calm," shares Lisa S.

Nearby attractions: The Jim Thorpe area offers additional activities. "There's much to explore in the town Jim Thorpe and beautiful hiking close by," writes Katie S.

What you should know

Varying site conditions: Many established campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Many sites have exposed tree roots and rocks, recommend extra padding for tenters," advises Amber M.

Weekend crowds: Popular sites get busy during peak times. "Our site was for the most part clean, the fire pit was so full of ash and trash and giant rocks that we had to clean ourselves right when we arrived... It's a busy place, a lot of weekenders with excited kiddos," notes Corbin.

Water availability: Primitive sites on the Appalachian Trail require water planning. "There is no water access at the site so make sure to fill up before coming up the mountain," warns Asher K. about Lehigh Gap AT primitive campsite.

Tips for camping with families

Beginner-friendly options: First-time campers can ease into the experience. "I believe it is a great spot to go with people who haven't camped much before. It has flat tent spaces, generally clean bathrooms, and access to tons of things to do on the campground and nearby," suggests Mackenzie B.

Activity-packed areas: Look for campgrounds with built-in recreation. "GREAT first trip! The campgrounds were nice and there was a lot to do. Volleyball courts, secret picnic areas, kayak and other boating rentals," shares Danny M.

Evening entertainment: Some campgrounds offer organized activities. "There was a movie shown at night, as well as music played late into the night," mentions Katie S.

Tips from RVers

Tick prevention: Insect protection is essential in wooded areas. "Very open, plenty of space. Most campgrounds have previously stocked wood from other people, makes setting up very convenient. Lots of ticks tho so get your spray," advises Gavin S. at Manny Gordon Recreation Area.

Reservation requirements: Plan ahead for the best tent camping near Conyngham, Pennsylvania. "Just make sure if you are going to stay here that you reserve a site in advance since they will charge you an additional $10 if you show up without planning," warns Asher K.

Noise considerations: Campground atmosphere varies widely. "It was not just 1 group; there were multiple parties making a lot of noise until after midnight. There are supposed to be quiet hours, but they were not enforced," reports Danielle F.

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