Best Campgrounds near Skytop, PA

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.

Best Camping Sites Near Skytop, Pennsylvania (212)

    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, PA
    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. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    12 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."

    5. 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. 👍"

    6. 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."

    7. 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."

    8. 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."

    9. 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."

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

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

    $20 - $27 / night

    "There's a small trail called Little Falls Trail, that helped us get close to nature. Well maintained area. Although there were scares of Bears but we didn't find any to our luck."

    "Spent 5 days at Promised Land- we were in the Lower Lake section and had a loop and bathhouse to ourselves once the weekend was over! The camp hosts were friendly. Lots of trails to go on."

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991 Reviews of 212 Skytop Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Clayton Park RV Escape

    Top Notch

    A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent. Will return

  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Dingmans Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Beautiful, wooded, campsites

    I’m stopping through for the night and so grateful that I did. This campground is lovely. The spots are wooded so you have a bit of privacy. And you are so close to activities throughout the park. I’m changing my schedule to enjoy the campground and park a bit tomorrow.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Stonybrook RV Resort

    This is a great place!

    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). This campground makes a great home-base while hanging out in the Pocono Mountains. 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • This place is in super condition— everything works as it’s supposed to and is clean and maintained 
    • The concrete pad/patio with Breeo smokeless fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and metal patio table and chairs made a great setup 
    • Our site(F20) is level and beautiful— spacious and beautifully landscaped 
    • We interacted with 5 members of their staff and all were welcoming and friendly to talk with 
    • There’s a heated pool behind the office/store so it’s not noisy for campers at their sites 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    • Just one thing— the entrance made for a challenging entry up a steep grade, narrow roadway, and sharp turn in. I made it without problems, but it wasn’t easy in a 45’ motorhome towing a Jeep. This may be nitpicky— and I’m not complaining about it— just letting you know to expect it on arrival. 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    • Absolutely, this is a great campground(I’ve already recommended it to my Newmar Kountry Klub chapter president as a possible site for a future rally).
  • 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.


Guide to Skytop

Campers seeking sites near Skytop, Pennsylvania can explore several options along the Delaware River and in the surrounding forested landscape. The region sits at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures compared to nearby urban areas. Winter camping opportunities are limited in most locations, though Pickerel Point Campground offers some sites with electric hookups year-round.

What to do

Kayaking on multiple lakes: Tobyhanna State Park features a 5-mile trail around its lake with easy water access points. "You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one," notes a visitor to Tobyhanna State Park Campground.

Hiking to waterfalls: Several short trails with moderate difficulty lead to scenic water features. "The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail," reports a camper who visited Deerfield Campground, adding "We also explored Conservation Island. Many more trails to explore and not enough time."

Off-season wildlife viewing: Fall and early spring visitors often spot diverse wildlife including eagles. One camper at Tobyhanna noted, "We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite," while another mentioned, "Just stayed 2 nights with my 7 yrs. old daughter we had a blast. Everyone was very nice camp host and DCNR were very helpful."

What campers like

Private lakefront access: Many sites provide direct water access for both swimming and launching small watercraft. At Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area, visitors appreciate the proximity to water: "Access points to several trails are very near the campground... the park is centered around the lake."

Spacious campsites: Wooded and well-separated sites are available at several campgrounds in the region. At Worthington State Forest Campground, "The spots are huge, and mostly private. When we go camping we don't want to be right up against our neighbors and at Worthington we pretty much had our own little island."

Clean facilities: Bathhouses and showers receive positive reviews at most campgrounds. "Cleanest campground bathouse I've ever used!" reported one camper at Mount Pocono Campground, while another noted, "The whole place is very pleasant, quiet, wooded, well-landscaped, and cared for."

What you should know

Weather preparation: The higher elevation creates variable conditions even in summer. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," notes a winter visitor to Pickerel Point, adding "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."

Road conditions: Many smaller campgrounds have rough access roads requiring careful driving. "Careful on the roads to the campsite, they're a bit on the bumpy side. Defo smaller roads than your usual ones. We have a minivan so we had to take our time on all the pot holes," warns a Worthington Forest visitor.

Bear activity: Bears are active throughout the region, particularly in summer. A visitor cautions, "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Organized programs available during peak season at select campgrounds. "This state park is only 20 minutes from home and we love spending time there. Almost every campsite is close to the water," notes an Otter Lake visitor, while another mentions, "We've tried to camp at least one weekend a month from spring through fall and try different places,but we always come back to Mountain Vista! The staff is friendly and helpful and they have a ton of great activities from kids carnival, craft beer tastings,farmers market, bingo...the list goes on!"

Playground accessibility: Several campgrounds feature play areas within walking distance of sites. At Dingmans Campground, "Big space - we had around 40 people for a group event and there was plenty for everyone to do. Well kept facilities," while Mount Pocono offers "Take a walk to the nature trail, go fishing or hiking. Take the kids to the arcade. play pool billiards."

Off-peak benefits: Camping outside July-August reduces crowding at beaches and swimming areas. "Evan in August it was not crowded," shares a Pickerel Point visitor, while another at Deerfield notes, "Not crowded this time of year, serene, and perfect weather. We collected our own firewood as there is none for sale in the state park."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Most state parks offer limited electric but private campgrounds provide full hookups. "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer). There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna," reports a Pickerel Point RVer.

Site layout considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and privacy across campgrounds. At Otter Lake, "Sites are very well shaded but some can be tight," while Northwoods Campground offers "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."

Laundry facilities: Limited laundry options exist at select campgrounds. "The bathhouse offers warm showers, 2 dishwashing sinks, and a coin-operated washer and dryer. The facilities are kept very clean," notes a visitor to Northwoods Campground in Promised Land State Park.

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.