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Best Tent Camping near Spring Brook, PA

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Tent camping opportunities scatter the wooded landscape around Spring Brook, Pennsylvania, offering access to the region's diverse terrain within Pinchot State Forest and near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Manny Gordon Recreation Area Campground provides established tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings, while more primitive options can be found at Kirkrige Shelter along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The region features both drive-in campgrounds and secluded walk-in tent sites, particularly in the mountainous areas bordering the Lehigh River and Delaware River watersheds.

Most tent camping areas feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Fire rings are common at established sites, though campers should verify current fire restrictions before arrival. Drinking water is available at larger campgrounds like Mauch Chunk Lake Park, but many primitive and backcountry tent sites require carrying in all water. Terrain varies considerably, with some sites featuring exposed tree roots and rocky surfaces. A recent review noted that "many sites have exposed tree roots and rocks, recommend extra padding for tenters." Ticks are prevalent in warmer months, with one camper specifically mentioning "lots of ticks, so get your spray" at Pinchot State Forest.

Walk-in tent sites near the Appalachian Trail provide exceptional views for backpackers seeking a more immersive experience. The AT Overlook Campground near Lehigh Gap offers particularly scenic tent camping with minimal development. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "You can set up your tent to have a view of the valley right from your door and the space is flat, dry, and not too rocky." For water-based adventures, backcountry tent camping is available along the Delaware River at boat-in only sites like Alosa Campsites, which require advance reservations. These primitive tent setups offer riverside camping with basic fire rings and occasional portable toilets but no potable water sources. River sites provide excellent access for paddlers on multi-day trips while maintaining separation from more developed recreation areas.

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  • Doug W.
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Valley View Group Campground

    Beautiful River Site

    This is a great campsite right on the river. There are 5 different sites all nicely marked out. Each has its own fire ring. There is also a central area with a big fire ring for everyone to get together. Bear boxes at each site for food storage.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Salt Springs State Park Campground

    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…..

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Locust Lake State Park Campground

    Serenity on the lakes

    Pretty campground with lots of lake views. We arrived just before dark which was good because the sites were not level front to back. Most sites had a slope but there were some level sites. You can kayak, canoe, paddle board, and fish on the lake. There are 2 boat launches. The store wasn’t much to speak of. Bath houses were clean. We walked around the lake on a paved level path. They advertise no alcohol. This is near the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine tour which we loved. It’s near the Yingling Brewery tour.

  • Dwight D.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Jenny Jump State Forest

    Cute Comfortable Shelter

    This is the first time we decided to forgo tent camping and reserve a shelter at a state park. We had a much better experience than we were expecting! The "shelter" is what we would describe as a "cabin"; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch. Even compared to our glamping this was luxury!!

    There are eight shelters at Jenny Jump State Park. Shelter 2 is a minute walk from the restroom with sink/shower and water. Shelters 7 & 8 are even closer while 4 & 5 are the furthest, may an extra 5 minutes walk? The dead end means there isn't too much traffic, though the road is right there so you can wave to the other campers heading to the restroom or for hikes. There is a trail head at one of the parking lots. During the day the parking lots filled up and there was some overflow parking for day-hikers across the road. We got to see their dogs, so that was a bonus for us! Otherwise, this shelter is not situated too close to the other shelters and feels very private.

    We brought battery-powered lights since there is no electricity. There were coat hooks and a built-in shelf for our snacks, games, and other supplies. There was a picnic table and benches inside. We brought camping chairs for relaxing on the porch. We spent most of our time on the porch; cooking, chatting, and crafting while enjoying the sunshine and breeze.

    Oh, this shelter is wheelchair accessible. Some of the others are not.

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2020

    Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    Good campground for families.

    My dog and I stayed for 2 nights in the rustic tenting area. We were the only campers Wednesday & Thursday. The family camp area features spaces (small areas for either RV campers or tents and cars) with a picnic table and fire ring and water (some have electricity). They also have shared facilities such as bathrooms and showers. However, they seemed a little too cramped fir me and I wasn’t looking for opportunities to socialize, so the remote tent site was my choice. The tent sites do not have water or electric, but do have picnic tables, a fire ring and share one large outhouse with clean pit toilets. There are 5 sites and they can accommodate (shared) multiple tent set ups. Also you need to park your vehicle in a designated lot which is very close to the sites. There are multiple easy hiking and biking trails that are well marked. A lake for fishing and a small sandy beach with a picnic area for families (unfortunately no dogs are allowed on the beach). There are 2 boat launch areas (one for the campers, and another for gen. public) which also has a boat rental business (dogs are allowed). There are black bears in the park so do not leave food out and dispose of all trash in the appropriate dumpsters.

  • Christina H.
    Aug. 6, 2019

    Stokes State Forest

    Stokes State Forest: A nature-lovers dream (Review for Shotwell Campsite)

    I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone wanting a beautiful, remote setting, but with all of the conveniences that the campgrounds offer. Anyone from a beginner to an expert would enjoy Stokes. Whether it be just a short, relaxing weekend trip or an adventure-packed week long trip, this place has the potential to be whatever you make it.

    Pros:

    • Has the perfect balance of feeling secluded without feeling completely alone in the middle of nowhere; the campsite we were specifically on was just far enough to be remote-feeling and fully private with trees surrounding it

    • Cute little pond right on the campgrounds

    • Our site had a fire ring, a picnic table, and a large sturdy pole with a hook for your lantern/mesh dry bag/etc

    • Even, rocky, yet soft enough ground to sleep on, many trees available for hammock camping

    • There was a huge, nasty storm one night that we stayed there, with terrible downpour and flash flood warnings, our site was elevated and did not get flooded

    • A lot of firewood and kindling in the area to be gathered, or you can buy firewood right from the office

    • Lots of stuff to do in the area for nature-lovers and outdoors-enthusiasts (Hiking trails, fishing/fly-fishing, sightseeing, mountain-biking, kayaking/paddle-boarding (rentals in the area if you do not own), hunting, swimming, horseback riding, waterfall-hunting, bird/wildlife watching (there are hawks, rabbits, owls, deer, toads, snakes, turtles, frogs, foxes, bats, salamanders, many interesting bugs, beavers, and bears in the area, you never know what you will see), lots of beautiful brooks and streams throughout the entire park, many awesome remote areas to set up your hammock and relax) Whoever said that there wasn't much to do here is just either not an outdoors person or straight up lying!

    • Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

    • There are outhouses scattered around, or if you are really needing a clean restroom where you can wash your hands, the park office's restroom is always open and very clean

    • Can be buggy at night time however, I was pleasantly surprised to have experienced zero mosquito bites and ZERO ticks on ourselves and even our dog (however she did have a leech on her from playing in the brook all day). We moderately used bug spray on ourselves and the dog had her flea and tick topical on.

    • Beautiful view of the stars on a clear night (Which can be breathtaking especially to city folk or those that cannot see stars from their homes)

    Cons:

    • Can hear the traffic from 206, but generally gets much quieter at night

    • Campsites are close enough that you may occasionally hear other groups if they are being very loud (We were next to a group campsite that had a very noisy party crowd, but could really only hear them at their loudest, and we weren't bothered)

    • Tent sites are located just off the dirt road where people travel to get to their sites, which means other campers' cars will occasionally pass right through your area. If this bothers you, be sure to book a site as far back as possible. Ex: Site T137 should have no vehicle traffic but your own and is the most remote of that area

    • Water fill stations can be a bit busy at certain times

    • Our fire ring rack was bent, but luckily we came prepared with our own rack to place on top of it and it worked out

    • Lots of poison ivy in the area, if you are not immune to it be very mindful of where you are stepping!

    • Our neighbor warned us that they got a flat tire after arriving at their campsite, and after searching their site found a bunch of nails almost intentionally thrown about. It's not the park's fault and the rangers were made aware of it. Carefully check your site after arriving for anything out of place and report to the office if necessary to keep these campsites safe and enjoyable.

    Points of interest nearby the campsite:

    • Big Flat Brook - A beautiful babbling brook that runs all throughout the area. Has great fly fishing for stocked rainbow trout. Access to the brook was only a short but beautiful hike north from our site through some thistle fields and woodlands.

    • Buttermilk falls (Tallest waterfall in NJ), Tillman Ravine, Dingmans Ferry/Falls, and my personal favorite, Silver Spray Falls - Multiple gorgeous waterfalls and ravines just waiting to be explored, all within ~15-20 min by car. I definitely recommend checking them out while you are camping here especially if you live far away from the area.

    • Sunrise Mountain and Rattlesnake Mountain - Catch a beautiful sunrise or sunset on top of Sunrise Mountain, which is a pleasant, scenic car ride directly to the top where there is a small parking lot, a smelly outhouse, and a nice picnic table area with a great view. Rattlesnake Mountain is a part of the Appalachian Trail and is somewhat barren towards the top which makes for excellent views. Like its name, it's not uncommon to see many snakes in the area, rattlesnakes tend to hang out on the top and sunbathe on the rocks. Keep your pets on a leash and have a stick handy just in case, however, they will leave you alone if you keep your distance.

    • Lake Ashroe, Stony Lake, Lake Ocquittunk - Many lakes for multiple activities in the area such as fishing (trout stocked waters), kayaking, swimming (Stony lake has a beach area with lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas. Check their website for more info.)

    • Horseback riding - A few great horseback riding places nearby, some offering trail rides through the beautiful park.

    • Appalachian Trail - The widely-known Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only trail in the world, that runs all the way from Maine to Georgia goes right through this area. You may run into very interesting people from all over who are thru-hiking the AT.

    PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR VISIT. LEAVE NO TRACE. KEEP OUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU.

  • M
    May. 17, 2015

    High Point State Park Campground

    Large Private Lakeside Sites

    We recently stayed at site 3 at the campground at High Point State Park in NJ. It was our first time there, and we were surprised at how nice it was.

    There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside. The sites were large and spread out, and we felt like we had a good amount of privacy.

    Our site had a picnic table, and a fire ring with a cooking grate. Although, we didn't have one, we saw some sites had tent platforms

    There are a few sites that sit higher up, and further from the lake, for RV and or car campers not looking to walk to there site. These had less privacy because they sit close to the road.

    The bathrooms with flush toilets were ok when we were there. There are water spigots around the campground, but there are no showers or sinks. It's noted that there is no camp store at the campground, and the closest grocery was about 1/2 hour away, so come prepared. They did sell firewood at the park headquarters , which is about 10 minutes away from the campground.

    It was pretty buggy (including ticks), so don't forget your deep woods.

  • Angel A.
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area — Promised Land State Park

    Northwoods Campground

    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. There are two potable water spigots in the campground. The bathhouse offers warm showers, 2 dishwashing sinks, and a coin-operated washer and dryer. The facilities are kept very clean. On the weekends it can get pretty crowded, so it tends to be louder at night then, but the camp hosts and the rangers do a good job of enforcing quiet hours. Access points to several trails are very near the campground. As with all PA state parks, alcohol is prohibited. The park doesn’t have a camp store, however, there is a small general store on Route 390 (The Lake Store) just north of the park that would have any essentials you may have forgotten, as well as ice for your cooler.

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    High Point State Park Campground

    Nice Secluded Campsites

    My first time camping at High Point State Park, Sawmill Area, September 2019. I chose a campsite close to the restrooms and water spigot. It turned out to be very secluded, minus the foot traffic to the restroom at all hours. The campsite is mostly gravel so the platform is necessary. There are no trees for hammocking, so I made the best of it with the platform and my car. There was also not a lot of shade during the day. I moved my chair around to chase the shade. It was hot during the day and chilly at night.

    Campground is close hiking trails and the High Point Monument(20min drive).

    Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets, no sinks, no showers, no bad smell.

Guide to Spring Brook

Spring Brook's Pocono Mountain location sits at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet with a humid continental climate that brings warm summers and cold winters. The area receives approximately 50 inches of annual precipitation, creating lush forests around tent campsites near Spring Brook, Pennsylvania. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, so most primitive camping sites operate seasonally from April through October.

What to do

Paddling adventures: The Delaware River offers excellent kayaking and rafting opportunities near tent camping locations around Spring Brook. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center provides equipment rentals and guided trips with one camper noting, "Rafting on the Lehigh with whitewater challengers was amazing" while another mentioned enjoying the "Riverfest and it was great. Bands throughout the night with beer and food."

Lakeside recreation: Mauch Chunk Lake Park features a swimming beach and boat rentals for day use. According to reviews, it's "a beautiful lake to kayak" with "canoe and kayak rentals" available. One camper appreciated being able to "launch my paddle board from my site and the water is so clean and clear."

Hiking trails: The Appalachian Trail passes through the region at Kirkrige Shelter / Kittatinny Mountain, offering spectacular views. As one backpacker described, "This spot is right next to a beautiful view on the side of Kittany Mountain and just off the Appalachian trail. There is 4 spots to set up at all of which have a spot for a fire."

What campers like

Island camping: For a unique experience, Namanock Island offers boat-in camping on the Delaware River. A camper described it as "serene and peaceful, you'll hear the water flowing gently all night." Another noted "camping on an island is a feeling I have never experienced anywhere else."

Private wooded sites: Many tent campsites near Spring Brook feature secluded spots with natural surroundings. At Jenny Jump State Forest, campers enjoy that "the sites are nicely laid out to ensure privacy" and one reviewer mentioned "we felt like we had the entire Park to ourselves."

Geology and views: The region's mountain terrain creates scenic vantage points. At Kirkrige Shelter, tent sites are positioned to maximize views with "three of them a little more secluded and in the woods while the fourth one it's out in the open where the view off the side of the mountain is."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Several campgrounds require advance planning. The Alosa Boat In Campsites are specifically designated for "multi day river trips" and "reservations are required for this site."

Insect preparation: Beyond the tick concerns mentioned in the existing description, mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months. One camper at Namanock Island warned it was a "very buggy spot, LOTS of centipedes and other creatures at night, so bring a chair instead of sitting on the bench or log."

Weekend crowds: Popular sites fill quickly during summer weekends. At Mauch Chunk Lake Park, a camper observed "we visited in the summer on a weekend when it was full" and found it was "the LOUDEST campground I have ever been to" despite quiet hours.

Tips for camping with families

Group-friendly options: Some campgrounds specifically accommodate larger family groups. Mauch Chunk Lake Park received positive feedback noting "I've stayed here a couple times with groups. I believe it is a great spot to go with people who haven't camped much before."

Activity-centered camping: Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center combines camping with organized activities, with one reviewer noting it's "definitely great for Girl Scout or school groups" and mentioning "a movie shown at night."

Beginner-friendly facilities: For families new to camping, sites with amenities reduce stress. Jenny Jump State Forest offers cabins as an alternative to tents with "four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch."

Tips for RVers

Limited RV access: Many of the primitive tent campsites near Spring Brook aren't suitable for RVs due to rugged terrain and narrow access roads. Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center is one of the few that's marked as "big-rig-friendly" while offering tent camping options.

Electric hookups: For RVers needing power, Manny Gordon Recreation Area Campground provides electric hookups along with "plenty of space" according to reviews. The campground features 30-amp and 50-amp connections for those requiring electrical service.

Seasonal considerations: Most RV-accessible campgrounds in the region operate seasonally. Jenny Jump State Forest only accepts campers from "April 1 to October 31," making advance planning essential for RVers looking to visit during the peak summer season.

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