Stroudsburg sits within Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains at elevations ranging from 400-1400 feet, creating varied terrain for RV camping throughout the region. Cell reception varies widely across these elevations with significant differences between providers. Winter closures affect most camping facilities from November through April, though select RV parks near Stroudsburg remain operational year-round.
What to do
Hiking access: Cranberry Run Campground provides convenient proximity to Delaware Water Gap trails. "The Delaware Water Gap is about a 15min drive from the campground and a beautiful place to hike. We hiked the Red Dot trail on Mt. Tammany and it was breathtaking to see in the fall," notes one camper.
Mountain biking: Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort offers unique downhill mountain biking options. "If you choose adventure this is the place for you, ride the ski lifts up to the top of the mountain then you get to bike down it, they have rental bikes available or bring your own," explains a visitor.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds feature on-site disc golf facilities. At Robin Hill Campground, "They also have a Frisbee golf course on site. There is a pond for fishing however we didn't have any luck. It had a lot of pond scum and there were a lot of duck families around."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Village Scene Park offers roomier accommodations than many in the region. "The sites are pretty big and clean. Can't tell you about restroom as I have my own, but they do have. Nice lake for fishing," reports one camper.
Group camping options: Some campgrounds specifically accommodate larger groups. One camper at Cranberry Run Campground shared: "We had a group of 10 people and they were able to put us all on the same site. Looks like they have permanently merged sites 81 and 82. They also have larger group sites (up to 50 people) available."
Winter accessibility: Limited RV parks remain open during winter months. "We stayed here during the winter January-February no activities going on. It does offer beautiful views especially covered in snow," notes a Stonybrook RV Resort visitor.
What you should know
Site quality varies: Robin Hill Campground receives mixed reviews on maintenance. "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site! Our usual disconnect and set up time less than an hour!"
Road conditions: Mountain access roads present challenges for larger motorhomes. "The driveway is a little hairy—steep with crushed stone on top of pavement. Which led to some tire slippage on the way up with our setup," warns one Cranberry Run Campground visitor.
Reservation systems: Thousand Trails properties use a first-come, first-serve system. "This is a first-come, first-serve park in the Thousand Trails system so we had to drive around looking for a spot. The check-in process alerted us to the sites that had issues such as no water or cable."
Tips for camping with families
Playground considerations: Many campgrounds have basic play areas. At Robin Hill Campground, "The playground at the campground was small but left plenty of grassy space for our kids to play safely and for us all to yoga since our actual camp site was basically rock."
Pool availability: Most pools operate seasonally. "The pool was very nice and refreshing. I liked how the kid area wrapped around and connected to the deeper end," reports a visitor at Robin Hill Campground.
Kid-specific activities: Organized events vary significantly by campground and season. A visitor to Robin Hill Campground explains: "They had an art activity for the children, BINGO on Friday night, and a live band on Saturday night. There is an outdoor pool which is open seasonally, an arcade, a playground for children."
Tips from RVers
Connectivity issues: Cell service limitations affect remote work capabilities. 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."
Site leveling: Many RV parks near Stroudsburg require additional preparation. "Very rocky and I don't mean crushed stone, nope just rocks all over the site," warns a visitor to Timothy Lake North, adding "No fire ring was available. So we took all the rocks around our site and made our own."
Water pressure variations: Pressure ranges significantly between parks. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi," notes a Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South visitor, suggesting travelers bring pressure regulators.
Overnight transit options: Tri-State RV Park works well for travelers passing through. "Good for overnight stop. Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot. Restrooms are clean. Not much else to say about this CG, is just a parking lot with hookups."
