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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Several RV parks are clustered within 30 miles of Scranton, catering to different campground preferences. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South provides full hookups including 50-amp service on sites that accommodate larger rigs from May through October. Tri-State RV Park in Matamoras features big-rig friendly sites with sewer, water, and electric connections. "We had a site with power for our small trailer and it was fantastic. The bathrooms were kept very clean and they had 4 showers so we never had to wait," noted one camper. Keen Lake Resort Campground near Waymart offers RV sites with 50-amp service, operating from late April through mid-October, though some visitors mention the sites are closely spaced.
Driving access varies significantly between campgrounds in the region's rolling terrain. Multiple campgrounds near mountain areas require careful navigation, with some reviewers noting challenging turns when towing larger trailers. Cell service fluctuates throughout the area—Frances Slocum State Park Campground provides electric sites with 30-amp and 50-amp options but has limited cell coverage in some sections. Dump stations are available at most established campgrounds, though Clayton Park RV Escape and several others offer full-hookup sites with onsite sewer connections. Seasonal availability should be considered, as multiple RV parks close between mid-October and early May. One reviewer cautioned about Lackawanna State Park: "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained."
Best RV Campgrounds near Scranton (146)
1. Thousand Trails Scotrun
"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."
2. Soaring Eagle Campground and the Inn at Kellam's Bridge
"It is great family camp ground 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"
"Nice campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman ,hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing. pretty quiet but we went there in June before school was out so there wasn’t"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $160 / night
3. Tri-State RV Park
"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."
"This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right."
4. Clayton Park RV Escape
"A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return"
"Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax"
5. Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort
"Wanted to find a close by place for for a night of Tent camping and stumbled across this winter time ski resort/ spring summer camping and adventure grounds."
"Staff was nice & showed us to our campground, hauled our firewood, and checked in regularly to make sure we didn’t need anything. Restrooms were really clean."
6. Stonybrook RV Resort
"We spent four nights at Stonybrook RV Resort in Lehighton, PA, for a quiet wedding anniversary getaway— and so glad we did. We paid$150 per night total for a FHU 50 Amp Premium Back-in site (#F20)."
"We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow."
7. Mountain Top RV Park
"The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Top. We had to come to the area kind of last minute, and they were very accommodating!"
Check Availabilityfrom $89 / night
8. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South
"Pull through spots a a bit tight together but at least they have some. Cell service is awful for AT&T and our T-Mobile gateway."
"Well kept, wooded sites on a mountain. No lake in site. Standard amenities, like pool, hot tub, laundry, outdoor games a community fire pit etc.. Small store as well. 5 minutes to town."
9. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"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."
"You are able to camp in tents in the activity field or lakeside. They offer rented cabins/houses and RVs. Their bath houses were clean. The rec room was cool."
10. Lawton - RV park with hookup
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
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RV Park Reviews near Scranton, PA
903 Reviews of 146 Scranton Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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.
Tony F.Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
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.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
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!
Art S.LegendMoon Lake Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
Quiet camping
Just a few others here so it is quite peaceful. A one mile walk gets you to the lake. They have a covered pavilion with plenty of picnic tables. My site is large with plenty of trees providing shade. The outhouse is a bit of a walk. Garbage cans are inside it. I haven’t seen a water source but it might be around.
Guide to Scranton
Several campgrounds within 25 miles of Scranton provide distinct camping experiences in the Pocono foothills. This region has elevations ranging from 745 to 1,900 feet, creating varied terrain that affects camping conditions. Summer temperatures typically range from 55°F to 85°F, with higher humidity from June through August.
What to do
Boating access for all skill levels: Keen Lake Resort Campground offers multiple watercraft options. "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," reported one visitor who stayed for 5 nights.
Dedicated dog swimming area: Pet owners can enjoy swimming with their dogs at Keen Lake. "They have a beach for swimming with your dogs," noted a camper who appreciated the pet-friendly amenities despite initially being placed at "one of the worst" sites.
Mountain biking for adventure seekers: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers unique mountain terrain activities. "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, 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," shared a camper who discovered this winter ski resort that transforms into a camping ground in warmer months.
What campers like
Privacy in heavily wooded sites: Campers appreciate areas with natural separation. "We had a thick covered wooded area to our right and a huge grassy area to the left," noted a visitor at Frances Slocum State Park Campground, who specifically recommended site 44 in the Stony Point loop as "by far the largest campsite on the property."
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Several campgrounds receive praise for cleanliness. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," reported a family at Keen Lake Resort, though they noted "*The showers are coin operated."
Proximity to Delaware River: Soaring Eagle Campground offers river-based camping with spacious sites. "Great river based location (Delaware River)... sites are huge, plenty of room for 2+ family campers," mentioned one visitor who also noted the very clean bathhouse despite the overall rustic setting.
What you should know
Seasonal timing is critical: Several campgrounds have limited operating seasons. Thousand Trails Scotrun operates year-round but one visitor noted, "We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed. But, it's a beautiful campground."
Cell service variations: Coverage can be limited in mountainous areas. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, a visitor reported, "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."
Site spacing concerns: Some rv sites near Scranton, Pennsylvania have tightly packed layouts. "Sites are long but narrow," mentioned a camper at Timothy Lake South, while another noted that at Keen Lake Resort "You won't have a ton of privacy but you'll have space for your stuff."
Tips for camping with families
Activity schedules: Many campgrounds offer organized events. "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!" shared a seasonal camper at Keen Lake Resort who has made it their regular camping destination for three years.
Playground and recreation options: Facilities for children vary widely. Clayton Park RV Escape received praise for its family-friendly atmosphere: "Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax," according to a recent visitor.
Swimming alternatives: Having both lake and pool options proves valuable for families. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," noted a Keen Lake visitor who appreciated the dual swimming options, especially when the lake was crowded.
Tips from RVers
Utility management: Water pressure can vary significantly between campgrounds. At Timothy Lake South, one RVer warned, "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," suggesting the need for pressure regulators.
Highway noise considerations: Tri-State RV Park provides convenient highway access but with tradeoffs. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot," reported a recent visitor who still rated it positively as a convenient overnight stop.
Year-round availability: For winter camping near Scranton, options are limited. "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites," noted a winter traveler at Tri-State RV Park who appreciated the "CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry" despite highway noise.
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