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Best Tent Sites Near Scranton, PA (46)

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    1. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    10 Reviews
    22 Photos
    235 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
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    2. Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    10 Reviews
    27 Photos
    154 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $20 / night

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    3. Oh! Pear Orchard

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    30 Saves

    Oh! Pear Orchards is nestled in the Endless Mountain Region in Northeastern PA. Located on the fertile ground between two streams, the orchard has several varieties of pears, including, but not limited to, Olympic Giants, Hosui, Bartlett and 21st Century. In addition to selling Asian pears, Oh! Pear offers a look at a close to zero energy and negative carbon footprint. For those of you who want to stay in touch, we have a broadcast gateway that travels out 5 miles in all directions(included in the price). Two new sites coming this Spring: https://youtu.be/xDQiwwObppY

    • Fires
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    • Reservable
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

    $40 / night

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    4. Namanock Island

    9 Reviews
    57 Photos
    267 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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    6. Hillside Campgrounds

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    3 Saves

    Welcome to Hillside Campgrounds, a camping destination that has been serving the gay male community for over 37 years! Open from May through the end of September each year, we offer a unique, private setting on more than 235 secluded acres in the Endless Mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

    Whether your camping style uses a tent, a popup camper or a rental cabin, our experienced staff can help you decide between a site in the middle of all the action or a secluded site deep in the woods.

    As a clothing optional, attitude-free environment, your experience at Hillside Campgrounds can be as busy or as relaxed as you want. Make new friends at the pool, hike the nature trails, explore our wooded playground, join the crowd at the nightly bonfire, or dance the night away in our disco. Younger or older, bigger or smaller, bears or leather, whatever your style of men, you can find a themed weekend to pique your attention.

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    • Cabins
    • Alcohol
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    7. Scrub Mountain Retreat

    1 Review
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    6 Saves

    Escape to our quiet, serene, and remote property for a primitive camping experience or camper parking, just 5.5 miles from the historic downtown of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

    Our location offers easy access to the natural wonders of the area, including Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park, the D & L Rail Trail, and five Carbon County Waterfalls.

    For outdoor enthusiasts, there's no shortage of activities nearby, with access to the famous Lehigh River and over a dozen quality trout streams, two public lakes, and numerous scenic overlooks and hiking trails. Carbon County, PA is also one of the top destinations for Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking as well as mountain biking

    Experience the tranquility of nature and explore the beauty of the surrounding area during your stay at our peaceful retreat.

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    • Trash

    $30 - $35 / night

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    8. Shotwell

    6 Reviews
    8 Photos
    33 Saves
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    • Reservable
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    • Group
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    9. Camp Mohican Outdoor Center

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    103 Saves
    • Fires
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    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Dispersed
    • Trash

    $5 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Alosa Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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    10. Alosa Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
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    89 Saves

    Overview

    The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream. This section of the river offers unspoiled views, excellent boating, fishing, and birding opportunities within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. These reservation-only campsites are available to boaters who are on a multi-day river trip. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area also offers other boat in only campsites that are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on the first-come, first-served campsites and river campsite regulations in general, visit: http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/river-camping.htm

    Recreation

    This part of the Delaware River is unspoiled as it travels through the rural landscape of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. A mixture of flat water and a few riffles make this section ideal for beginning paddlers and those seeking a relaxing trip. Fishing is permitted on the Delaware River during the appropriate state-specific seasons. Anglers must possess a valid PA or NJ fishing license. Hunting is not permitted in or near the campsites.

    Natural Features

    This section of the Delaware River is known for its American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) fisheries, which is how the campsite got its name. The campsites are located on a bench above the Delaware River underneath a grove of hardwood trees. The hardwood forest is home to wildlife, including the eastern gray squirrel, white-tailed deer, and the American black bear, if you are lucky you might even see a bald eagle.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campsites are located approximately 2.5 miles downriver of the Bushkill Access and approximately 6 miles upriver from Smithfield Beach. PLEASE NOTE: Only campers on legitimate multi-day river trips may stay overnight at the Alosa Campsites. No vechicles are permitted at Alosa Campsites.

    Charges & Cancellations

    A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time the night before your stay will incur a non refundable $10 cancellation fee.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $16 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews In Scranton

758 Reviews of 46 Scranton Campgrounds


  • Oak T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stokes State Forest
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Stokes State Forest

    Always stoked for Stokes!

    Stokes is my go-to state park for unplugging and enjoying time with my family. We brought our son (23 months at time of visit) on his first camping trip this past September. He loved every minute of it.

    Site T07 in Lake Ocquittunk is gorgeous and one of the few relatively secluded sites in the campground. You need to carry your gear down a narrow, rocky path that's a little steep near the road, but it's manageable. There's also a graded path into the site adjacent to a neighboring site, but you should check with those campers if they are ok with you cutting through to use it. (We opted not to disturb our neighbors and take the slope.)

    I thought I would be able to launch my kayak from site 7 since it's waterfront, but there are a lot of huge rocks in the water that prevent you from getting out into the lake. We had to find a different launch spot. That was probably the biggest disappointment for us.

    Still, I love site 7 and it's absolutely worth the privacy and the views every morning.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Pond View

    Checkin was quick and no fuss. Friendly staff, grounds look well taken care of. The pond is a very nice amenity. Convenient FHU off interstate 81. Reasonably priced.

  • Wailym C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites

    River Access made easy

    The perks of this campground is the easy river access.  Besides Dingmans camp nearby or others on the NJ side of River, this is the only riverside campground before reaching NY.  The river access alone makes it worth a visit if you plan on kayaking a long stretch and need a home base, like we did. Friendly and attentive staff, clean bathrooms, full camp store, swimming allowed at your own risk.  They offer kayak tours with shuttle service. Small campground stretches up river side with several site options. The sites are very very small and close together.  The lower river front sites offer the best views for tent campers.  The upper RV/camper sites near entrance have some water views but most are obstructed by trees and sit high above river.  You cannot access river from here but it’s an easy short walk down to river access area.  The rest of campground is very cozy with a few sites near a small creek.  It was very quiet during the week, hardly anyone there.  We enjoyed the river almost to ourselves.   The weekends get very busy as most come to swim and bbq. Overall still a very nice spot for a weekend. Our reason for 3 star rating is the size of camp sites and road noise 24/7 due to two busy nearby roads.  We could hear it from anywhere in the campground, and some tents sites sit right along the side of the road.  But, we would stay again for the convenience of river location and accommodating staff.  We stayed in site 130 with 34’ trailer.

  • Kate R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Locust Lake State Park

    Just come for the day

    Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors. The lake is great so I would just do a day trip. If you want quiet and relaxation don’t come here to camp.

  • Damia F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stokes State Forest
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Stokes State Forest

    Campsites too close together and camping areas are greatly spaced out

    Stokes State Forest is a beautiful park with a lot of different trails to check out, though some of them are difficult to access due to parking. The camping areas are split between two different entrances. If you’re in Lake Ocquitunk, like I was, you don’t enter at the main entrance, you have to go past the main entrance about another mile on rt. 15 N. and enter by the YMCA. All the other camping areas are near the main entrance by the forest office. The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy. There is a day parking area which is only accessible going through the main entrance by the forest office— if you visit during the week park entrance is free, but on the weekend fees can be a bit steep. I wasn’t super happy with my campsite as I wasn’t able to physically have my car on the site like I thought. I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site. I like to car-camp so this was a bit of a let down having my car separate from my actual campsite.

    The bathrooms were nice and had flush toilets, but the showers were out of service during my time. Bathrooms are extremely spaced out so you will have to walk a far distance unless you strategically choose a site next to one. I drove through the other campsite and only saw 1 set of bathrooms that had toilets and showers per campground, not including the outhouses I saw for those in the small cabins.

  • Damia F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Worthington State Forest
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Worthington State Forest

    Spotty/unreliable WiFi and rather busy

    If you’re looking for a place to be a recluse, this is not the campsite to go. Being it’s along the Delaware water gap it attracts a lot of people, especially in summer. During the day you can hear music, smell fires, see people tubing on the water, or pass by people doing day picnics near the forest office. I went in the middle of the week and all the campsite in my area were filled up. I’m normally used to having campgrounds to myself when I go since I do during off times so this was a bit of a surprise. WiFi is very spotty— I was essentially out of range the entirety of my stay. Trails are nice and well marked, and there is no fee to enter if you drive all the way down to the day area parking at the end of Old Mine Rd. Bathrooms were decently clean and had flush toilets. Showers had hot water and nice ventilation. Overall it was a nice campsite, but too busy for my liking.

  • Jodi B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Keen Lake Resort Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Keen Lake Resort Campground

    Best camp ground ever

    Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it that is open from sun up to sundown. The nachos and ice cream are the best. Super friendly staff. It's big they have tent sites right along the lake the lake is huge there's so much I could say but I would run out of room. I started coming here when I was four and I am now 46 years old and it is just the best place ever. It will always have a special place in our heart. Look forward every year to coming here no matter what age my kids are they all have a blast. From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping you name it they have it highly recommend it. Recently went camping to somewhere a little bit closer to home and it's nothing compared to here. It's like comparing Macy's to Walmart. You will never regret coming here. So pack your family up and have a great time.

  • Rui T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple Brook Camping Resort
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Triple Brook Camping Resort

    Not a bad place to sit and relax

    This might be my 3rd or 4th trip there. They advertise WiFi but the WiFi never works. No cable hookups. And cell service is at a minimum. Every time we go there, it’s a new excuse about the WiFi. Funny thing is, they take the time to show you your password lol.

  • Matt S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Great Place for R&R

    We stayed at Lakewood Park Campground in Barnesville, PA, for a few days for R&R. And we got it! 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • This place has the best of an old-fashioned campground with a great layout. But it offers modern amenities and utilities in a natural setting. 

    • Family owned and operated by folks who take great pride in offering a really nice place to stay. 

    • About 30-minutes to Jim Thorpe, PA, or Lehigh Valley Zoo. 

    • The place is filled with mature shade trees which offer some protection from the sun and a beautiful setting. But they take great care to remove problem trees and branches from the sites and roads. 

    • Fun activities during our stay included bingo and a food truck. 

    • Our site(#74) was plenty big enough for our 45’ motorhome and Jeep plus lots of room to spread out. 

    • The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order. All kinds of maintenance was going on throughout each day, and it shows. 

    • I contacted the campground by email after 11pm to inquire about availability to arrive a day early. I sent an email rather than a phone call as I had no expectation of a response until at least the next day. They replied within minutes, adjusted my reservation, sent a revised confirmation email, and didn’t ask for payment until I arrived for check-in. Wow, that’s top-notch service! 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    • Traveling to this campground requires driving several steep grades(8+%). Do your best, drive slowly, and stay focused. Of course, it’s not the campground’s fault, just something to be aware of when planning to visit. 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    • Absolutely, this is a nice place.
  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Locust Lake State Park

    Great for a weekend

    206 Campsite unleveled, but plenty of room. No water or electric hookup at this site. Some privacy, but not completely secluded. A reasonable distance to the bathroom. Showers were great! Bathroom was somewhat clean. It has a nice lake and good views. It's currently under construction/renovations many other areas. Overall great place and would stay again!

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs Park
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Salt Springs Park

    Unique park with unique natural features

    This park is technically a “state park” because the land for it was donated to the state for public use. However, once the state became the official stewards, there werent funds in the state budget to maintain it as a park. A lical group, the Friends of Salt Springs, stepped up and offered to maintain the park with funds raised by their group. The result is a small but unique property open to the public for day use (picnicking and hiking and fishing) along with 2 small rustic campgrounds. One campground has a large open mowed grassy meadow with level sites for car camping or small campers, no hookups are available but each site has a fire ring and picnic table. On the other side of the parks trout stream are seven secluded primitive hike-in tent sites along with three basic camper cabins. The Friends of Salt Springs makes a good effort to maintain these two rustic campgrounds, however it seems there isnt a ranger on site at night so a camper said the meadow campground can get a little noisy some nights. The hike in sites are relatively quiet and secluded though, and are positioned nicely along the stream, one site actually adjacent to a good swimming hole.

    The camper cabins are basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat.

    On the grounds in the day use area are picnic spits, a pavilion, and an activity barn. When I was there, the barn was featuring a local quilt show.

    The special aspect of this park are the hiking trails through old growth hemlock forest, said to be the largest hemlocks in Pennsylvania. The trout stream also cascades through some some waterfalls, and there are gorges with unique geology.

    There is a village nearby with limited supplies, you may want to stock up on groceries before heading out to this somewhat remote park. There is, however, a local brewery, plus an odd coffee shop featuring both donuts and ammo, an unusual combination…..

  • Hailee P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dingmans Campground
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Dingmans Campground

    Rangers ruin our engagement, minutes after propsal

    I was warned about this place and told not to go here, gave it a chance anyways and biggest regret. Spent$300 on 2 sites and for extra people to come which is ridiculous to begin with but did it anyways. They seemed laid back as a person was drinking a beer in the office. So im not sure why there were rangers stalking us in the woods... right after my fiance proposed getting down on 1 knee the rangers come running to ticket us for having a celebratory drink!! Completely ruined our entire weekend and engagement. Got a ticket minutes after our engagement!!! Never had an experience like this camping out of 100 camping trips we've done!! Worst place we have ever been to. Let alone u can't swim even swim at the riverfront sites. The water is 1 foot deep the entire river across. IF YOU WANT TO CAMP AT A GREAT RIVER CAMPGROUND GO TO WORTHINGTON NJ!!! RANGERS AND STAFF WILL NEVER RUIN YOUR NIGHT AND THE CHANNEL IS RIGHT AT YOUR SITE SO CAN SWIM!!! ONLY$25 A NIGHT!!!!:D Only 20 min from this rough campground Go to Worthington you won't regret it, you'll regret it at dingmans

  • Sher D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Valley Campsites
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Silver Valley Campsites

    Lots to do

    Wow, what a great time!!! Love the themes they have. Kids loved the crafts and train ride. Pool was clean, bathrooms were clean. Seasonals were nice, friendly and social. They have food for sale on Fridays, no need cook and set up at the same time. Already booked two more weekends.😊

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lackawanna State Park
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Lackawanna State Park

    Something for everyone!

    This is an amazing state park that has something for everyone. There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network if hiking and horse riding trails. There are several campgrounds, with tremendous variety for every camping style. There are standard car camping tent sites, RV sites, and yurts and camper cabins. For those who like more rustic options, there are hike-in sites that are beautiful and not far from the parking area. The campsites are nestled in a deep shady mature forest, and peaceful and quiet due to the wooded aspect and spacing of sites (at least for me, in September in a hike-in site not far from the regular campground). It is nice to have such a fine camping and outdoor recreation opportunity within an easy drive of the city of Clarks Summit, so probably a great weekend getaway for local folks, but a wonderful stopover for anyone on a road trip through northern PA as it is not far off Interstate 81. I was there only one day, but would like to be back to explore the trails!

  • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tobyhanna State Park
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Tobyhanna State Park

    Great place to camp

    Our first timing camping at Tobyhanna and it won't be our last.

    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.  We rode our mountain bikes around the 5 mile trail around the lake.  Just awesome.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Dingmans Campground
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Dingmans Campground

    Best to stay during the week

    Average at best but better during the week . Can get really overcrowded on summer weekends sometimes . On holiday weekends it looks like a refugee camp . Always seems to be kids in charge here and it shows . Nothing gets done about late night noise when it occurs .

  • Rose
    Camper-submitted photo from Cranberry Run Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Great campground

    Loved our site, very spacious and close to a bathroom. The shower I was stuck using had a broken shower head. Overall good experience (except for loud neighbors) and staff is helpful and friendly.

  • w
    Camper-submitted photo from 100 Mile View Camping
    Jun. 3, 2024

    100 Mile View Camping

    Awesome views

    Wonderful eastern views of the valley below. Paved road and hard packed gravel for a short distance to get to the camp site. We made it up there no problem motorcycles.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickerel Point - Promised Land State Park
    May. 20, 2024

    Pickerel Point - Promised Land State Park

    Very little separation

    We always prefer parks to private RV parks. That being said, camp sites are very close together. I could hear the neighbors conversation, and they weren’t being all that loud. Definitely a pretty park though



Guide to Scranton

Camping near Scranton, PA, offers a fantastic escape into nature with plenty of options for families, RVers, and outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful lakes to scenic trails, there’s something for everyone in this area.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The trails are very well maintained. If you want to do the Falls Trail (21 beautiful waterfalls), it is quite challenging."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Lake Jean, which is accessible from the campground. A reviewer noted, "The lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July."
  • Fishing and Kayaking: Spend a day fishing or kayaking at Hickory Run State Park Campground. One camper shared, "Kayak rentals, fishing are some of the great water things you can enjoy."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-kept restrooms and showers. A visitor at Hickory Run State Park Campground said, "The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Pickerel Point Campground mentioned, "I can’t believe how quiet it is here. Our site is wooded and very private."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Keen Lake Resort Campground provide activities for kids. One camper raved, "Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it."

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, including Worlds End State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. A visitor noted, "Absolutely no cell signal so navigating by car can be tricky."
  • Busy Weekends: Popular spots can get crowded, especially on weekends. A camper at Worthington State Forest Campground mentioned, "If you’re looking for a place to be a recluse, this is not the campsite to go."
  • Rustic Camping Options: Some campgrounds, like Locust Lake State Park Campground, offer rustic sites with limited amenities. A reviewer said, "Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors."

Tips for camping with families

  • Bring Comfortable Shoes: Hiking can be tough, so wear good shoes. One camper at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground advised, "If you are going to visit all the falls, bring shoes that you can walk in and that are smart for wet and moist surfaces."
  • Plan for Activities: Check out local attractions and plan your days. A family at Camp Taylor Campground enjoyed, "We filled our days with the perfect amount of activity and relaxation."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand is a must. A camper at Blue Rocks Family Campground mentioned, "The general store had what we needed."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Keen Lake Resort Campground noted, "The sites are average in size. The site we had was a little tight to get into."
  • Be Prepared for Hills: Some campgrounds have steep roads. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground warned, "Make sure if you’re towing, you have a good tow vehicle because the hills on the way there are epic."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Make use of sanitary dump stations available at campgrounds like Hickory Run State Park Campground to keep your RV clean and ready for the next adventure.

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