RV camping near Shohola, Pennsylvania offers convenient access to the Delaware River Valley with numerous sites nestled in the Pocono foothills. The region experiences substantial seasonal variation with typical summer highs around 80°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Many campgrounds in this area remain accessible in spring and fall, though reduced amenities and seasonal closures become common after mid-October.
What to do
Water activities on the Delaware River: Soaring Eagle Campground provides direct river access for fishing, tubing, and canoeing. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish," notes a visitor at Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Farm experiences: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort features small animals for children to interact with. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," according to one camper. Another mentions, "The amazingly beautiful miniature horse that wonders around its huge pin located in the middle of the campground."
Seasonal foliage viewing: Fall brings spectacular colors to the region. "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," reports a visitor to Black Bear RV Park.
Game room activities: Many campgrounds offer indoor recreation options. A visitor to Mountain Top RV Park noted "there's also a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games."
What campers like
Large, private sites: Campers frequently mention appreciating spacious areas. At Soaring Eagle Campground, "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private."
Convenient locations for overnight stops: Several parks serve well as transit stops. At Tri-State RV Park, one camper noted it's "Safe, clean, and right on the Delaware River. Groceries and Home Depot close buy if you need to restock." Another mentioned it's "Perfect for an overnight stop. Yes, right off the hwy and you can hear it. At the end of a road, so I felt safe."
Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds with dedicated children's areas receive positive feedback. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, a visitor appreciated the "plenty to occupy the kids. Playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony)."
Responsive management: Staff quality affects experience significantly. At Tri-State RV Park, "The couple who runs the park is super helpful and patient. You can tell they love what they do."
What you should know
Highway noise impacts: Several parks sit close to major roads. Tri-State RV Park reviews consistently mention traffic sounds: "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7" and "While I did not have high expectations of the campground, I was very disappointed with how close it was to the interstate (you could actually feel the heavier trucks go by)."
Infrastructure quality varies widely: Many parks undergo continuous improvements. At Mountain Top RV Park, a reviewer appreciated "The investment in new 50amp wiring, upgraded sewer systems, and newer water lines provided convenient camping experience."
Limited cell service: Connectivity challenges occur throughout the region. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, "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."
Seasonal operation affects availability: Most parks operate limited schedules. According to Black Bear RV Park visitor, "We are returning to the south after spending a couple months of fall in New England... it was one of the few places along our route that was open for RVs in the off season."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. A visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley noted, "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."
Animal encounters: Children often enjoy farm interactions. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, "My daughter loved the horses and goats" and another mentioned "Plenty to occupy the kids... animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony). There were some organized activities which was nice."
Site selection for privacy: Some areas offer more seclusion than others. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South, "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."
Water features: Streams and pools provide entertainment. At Soaring Eagle Campground, "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 table."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds require attention to leveling. At Timothy Lake South, "Sites are long but narrow. Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi."
Access routes matter: Some locations require specific approach directions. Black Bear RV Park provides specific directions: "Ext 53. Straight at the light. Drive all the way down to the end of the road."
Waste management considerations: Trash disposal varies between parks. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, "The garbage situation was the worst... This place had their garbage and recycling very far away and without a golf cart (which they had none to offer) or a car, you're stuck."
Winter operation limitations: Few parks offer full-year access. A Black Bear RV Park visitor reported, "Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night... it was very overpriced for what we got."
