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The Pocono Mountains region surrounding Skytop, Pennsylvania features a mix of state park campgrounds and private camping facilities. Promised Land State Park, located approximately 10 miles northeast of Skytop, offers multiple camping areas including Pickerel Point, Deerfield, and Lower Lake campgrounds with options for tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, extending along the Delaware River, provides additional camping opportunities at locations like Dingmans Campground and Worthington State Forest, where visitors can find both developed sites and more primitive camping experiences.

Road conditions and accessibility vary throughout the region, with some campgrounds offering paved access while others require navigation on rougher forest roads. The camping season typically runs from April through October, though specific opening and closing dates differ by location. "The tent camping area was right along the river, some sites with direct access, some you'd have to walk a little more to the larger access areas. Our site had a direct path right down where you could be on the river," noted one visitor to Worthington State Forest. Winter camping is limited, with most facilities closing during the colder months due to freezing temperatures and potential snow accumulation. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds frequently reach capacity.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with several campgrounds offering sites along lakes or the Delaware River. Tobyhanna State Park Campground features lakeside sites that provide direct water access, though visitors mention these tend to fill quickly during peak season. Mountain Vista Campground and Otter Lake Camp Resort cater more to RV campers with full hookup options, while still accommodating tent campers. According to one camper, "Sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. Easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the area, with campers reporting sightings of deer, various bird species, and occasionally bears. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours and have specific regulations regarding pets, alcohol, and campfires that visitors should review before arrival.

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Best Camping Sites Near Skytop, Pennsylvania (211)

    1. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

    33 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 676-3428

    $20 - $44 / night

    "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."

    "Some sites are right on the lake, just put the kayak on the shore, and you're ready for an early morning paddle."

    2. Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Tobyhanna, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 894-8336

    $20 - $43 / night

    "Breathtaking views from nearby trails and nearby Big Pocono State Park. The park staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about nearby trails and best places to get the most out of the views!"

    "Scenic state park with a lake. You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths. There are at least two parking lots(no parking fees)."

    3. Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    39 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, NJ
    17 miles
    Website

    "The tent camping area was right along the river, some sites with direct access, some you'd have to walk a little more to the larger access areas."

    "Full bathrooms are located behind campsite #15 (clean flushing bathrooms, with motion-sensed lighting, showers, dishwashing sink), but easily accessible from campsites nearby."

    4. Mountain Vista Campground

    20 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 223-0111

    "Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do."

    "Close to Bushkill Falls which we hiked. 👍"

    5. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    11 Reviews
    Henryville, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 223-0123

    "We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven!"

    "There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in. I would probably avoid this section in the summer as the bugs will be bad."

    6. Dingmans Campground - Delaware Water Gap NRA

    8 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 426-2452

    "We asked for a secluded site at check in and the staff was more than willing to provide - but an after hours check-in wound up being rude campers (Parked next to us despite the entire field being open"

    "A 6 point buck walked right through our site literally. The kids enjoyed it a lot. Amenities were very clean. Even the portapot we used was very clean. Will visit again. No service/no electronics."

    7. Deerfield Campground — Promised Land State Park

    8 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 676-3428

    $22 / night

    "Recommend Little Falls Trail. We also explored Conservation Island. Many more trails to explore and not enough time. The surrounding town is small and very cute."

    "The park has some great trails. They have camping sites to meet everyone’s wants and needs."

    8. Mount Pocono Campground

    9 Reviews
    Mount Pocono, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 839-8950

    $54 / night

    "Pocono Campground in the Poconos, Pennsylvania is a very active and fun vacation vacation destination! There are lots of amenities for every family member and the staff is friendly and welcoming."

    "Great hiking trail right from the site. Be prepared for walking up and downhill - quite the unexpected workout. Many seasonal sites with friendly people."

    9. Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area — Promised Land State Park

    6 Reviews
    Greentown, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 676-3428

    $27 - $29 / night

    "~3 hour drive from NYC, and a wonderful campsite with good weather in the summer - not too hot during the day and nice and cool overnight."

    "We stayed in lower lake beechwood site 323. Was decent site only downside was fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs, otherwise it’s a nice wooded site with privacy."

    10. Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area — Promised Land State Park

    6 Reviews
    Greentown, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 676-3428

    $29 / night

    "Lot of things to do around, from enjoying a day at the lake beach, to hiking on one of numerous hike ng trails, to dining in one of the nearby spots. Highly recommend."

    "Access points to several trails are very near the campground. As with all PA state parks, alcohol is prohibited."

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  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Kylie R.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Mountain Vista Campground

    A mix of being able to unplug but also have the ammenities avavilble if wanted/needed

    This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It’s a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities(pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more.)

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • j
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Don’t Stay here!!

    It’s not a campground. It’s where people stash their rvs, some of whom seem to live here permanently. Caretaker was rude. Sites were all rocky and many on steep inclines. Complete waste of our time. Plus, the site looks nothing like the pictures they post, which is an area you can’t camp at. Don’t stay here.

  • b
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Thunder Swamp Trailhead

    Gravel lot

    It’s a gravel parking lot. Plenty of shade. No one bothered me.

  • Adeline M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Nice campground loud campers

    Great open spot with some shade, depending on when you go we have noticed there tends to be a lot of loud disrespectful people who are there to party not camp. It’s nice to be on the Delaware and not many campgrounds have water access or a boat ramp so that’s a plus. Showers, sinks, and toilets are available.

  • Janine D.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Kittatinny Campground

    Not worth the money or time

    If we could rate this a 0 we would.  We were expecting a weekend of kayaking and relaxation when in fact we got an overcrowded, noisy and dirty weekend that was overpriced.  I will give the river a 10, it was beautiful, welcoming and refreshing in the warm sun.  We arrived at about 8:00 in the evening with several camps blaring different genre of music, not a problem, considering we still like it as loud as possible sometimes, but it didn't end at quiet time, it continue until well over midnight.  The campsites are so close together it was like being packed into a sardine can.  The campsite across the pathway didn't have their dog on a lead and we woke up with a pile of dog excrement next to our trailer, that was a howdy-do morning for ya.  We were super excited to take our kayaks out on the river, paddle up stream and float down with our pup, but we were told that we couldn't launch from this location.  (What kind of crap is that)  This location was a receiving location only and "absolutely no launching" was allowed.  If you are looking for a party spot to come with your friends, this is definitely the place for you!  If your looking for a chill place to camp next to the river where you can tube, kayak and enjoy your peaceful weekend, this is NOT the place.  The amount of money we spent for 2 nights was outrageous for such a sucky weekend, will not be going back!

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Dani T.
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Bake Oven Knob

    Bake Oven lot & Appalachian Trail

    I've overnighted in my van here a bunch, no problems. This spot is both part of the Appalachian Trail and a day hiking area for the Bake Oven Knob, which is a high point on the Blue Mountain ridge of the Appalachian Mountains near Germansville, Pennsylvania. There are two large lots. You can park and sleep, or hike in and find a place for a tent. There's also a trail shelter about a .5 mile in, but I haven't been to that. The hike to the overlook is really lovely; short and rocky.

Guide to Skytop

Camping near Skytop, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Tobyhanna State Park Campground noted, "The facilities were clean, well organized, and access to the lake was very satisfactory."
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the generous spacing between sites. One visitor at Worthington State Forest Campground said, "The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. A family at Camp Taylor Campground shared, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike on the premises."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Kittatinny Campground expressed frustration, saying, "I wish they would enforce 'quiet hours.' Loud music everywhere takes away from the camping experience."
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many areas. A visitor at Stokes State Forest mentioned, "AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile do not have signal at camp."
  • Wildlife Precautions: Keep food secured to avoid attracting wildlife. A camper at High Point State Park Campground noted, "Because of bears and other animals, we couldn't keep any food at our site."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A family at Mountain Vista Campground enjoyed the "game room" and "lots of stuff to do for kids."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good time. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground appreciated the "quiet and respectful" neighbors.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can keep kids happy. A visitor at Pickerel Point Campground enjoyed the "short walk to the beach area for swimming."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Keen Lake Resort Campground mentioned, "The sites are average in size, but we had enough room to enjoy our site."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need them, check for sites with full hookups. A camper at Hickory Run State Park Campground appreciated the "fifty amp hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have hilly access roads. A visitor at Camp Taylor Campground advised, "Make sure if you’re towing, you have a good tow vehicle because the hills on the way there are epic."

Camping near Skytop, Pennsylvania, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Skytop Lake for fishing and recreation?

Skytop Lake is accessible through several methods depending on your preferred recreational activity. For fishing and boating, you can use designated boat launches similar to those at Tom's Creek Boat In Campsites — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which offers water access points. Some areas may require permits or passes, particularly during peak season. For those staying at nearby accommodations, many provide direct lake access. For public access, check with the Skytop Lodge management regarding day passes, as certain areas may have restricted access for non-guests.

What amenities are available at Skytop Lodge near the lake?

Skytop Lodge offers comprehensive amenities similar to those found at premium Pocono destinations like Mount Pocono Campground. The lodge typically features swimming facilities, on-site dining options, equipment rentals for water activities, and guided fishing experiences. Many visitors appreciate the combination of natural beauty with resort-style conveniences. The property likely includes hiking trails, picnic areas with tables, and possibly a store for essential supplies. For those seeking luxury accommodations in the Poconos with lake access, Skytop provides a more upscale alternative to traditional camping.

When is the best time to visit Skytop Lake for outdoor activities?

The ideal time to visit Skytop Lake is from late spring through early fall (May through September), when weather conditions favor water recreation and fishing. Similar to Wawayanda State Park Campground, which features a popular lake, summer months offer warm temperatures perfect for swimming and boating. Early fall provides stunning foliage views with comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. For fishing enthusiasts, spring and fall typically yield the best catches. Winter visitors can enjoy ice fishing and winter sports if conditions permit. Weekdays generally offer a more peaceful experience compared to busier weekend periods.

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