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Best Campgrounds near Tobyhanna, PA

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The Pocono Mountains region surrounding Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania features a mix of state park campgrounds and private facilities catering to various camping styles. Tobyhanna State Park Campground serves as a central option with both electric and non-electric sites situated around a large lake with a 5-mile trail system. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access additional options like Promised Land State Park's Pickerel Point Campground, Hemlock Campground & Cottages, and Mount Pocono Campground. These facilities accommodate tent camping, RV setups with hookups, and cabin rentals, with most properties featuring wooded settings typical of the Pocono Mountain landscape.

Pennsylvania state parks in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-April through mid-October, with limited winter access. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities often reach capacity. As one camper noted, "Camp sites are generously sized, good spacing between sites and heavily treed. Huge lake to enjoy." Most campgrounds provide water stations rather than individual site hookups, and campers should be prepared for variable weather conditions. Cell service can be spotty throughout the mountainous terrain, particularly in more remote camping areas. Bear activity requires proper food storage, with many campgrounds providing bear-proof receptacles.

Lakeside camping represents a significant draw to the Tobyhanna area, with multiple campgrounds offering water access for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Fall brings spectacular foliage viewing opportunities, with one visitor describing it as "breathtaking views from nearby trails." Families appreciate the bike trails and hiking opportunities, though some campgrounds receive mixed reviews regarding site spacing and privacy. Private campgrounds tend to offer more amenities like swimming pools, game rooms, and on-site stores, while state parks focus on natural features and basic facilities. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours and no-alcohol policies, with regular ranger patrols. Insect activity, particularly mosquitoes and ticks, requires preparation during warmer months.

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Best Camping Sites Near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania (211)

    1. Tobyhanna State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $43 / night

    "Our first timing camping at Tobyhanna and it won't be our last.

    Mix of electric and non-electric sites.  No water hook ups but a water station is on site."

    "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!"

    2. Hickory Run State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
    Albrightsville, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (272) 808-6192

    $20 - $72 / night

    "Great location lots of hiking trails right in the park and many more close by"

    "Hickory Run is in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We had a full hook-up site in the back loop, pet friendly part of the campground.   "

    3. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

    33 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    15 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."

    4. Mount Pocono Campground

    9 Reviews
    Mount Pocono, PA
    4 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."

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

    39 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, NJ
    21 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."

    6. Mountain Vista Campground

    20 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, PA
    16 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. 👍"

    7. Hemlock Campground & Cottages

    5 Reviews
    Mount Pocono, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 894-4388

    8. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    11 Reviews
    Henryville, PA
    14 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."

    9. Cranberry Run Campground

    11 Reviews
    Stroudsburg, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 421-1462

    $32 - $66 / night

    "A shady spot with a creek nearby and good cell service. They have a pool. The surrounding area/town is really nice."

    "With my sister in-law leading this adventure I buckled up and made the 500+ mile drive as prepared asi thought i could be."

    10. Deerfield Campground — Promised Land State Park

    8 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    14 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."

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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!

  • 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.

  • Jennifer G.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Beautiful and Fun

    Beautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.

Guide to Tobyhanna

Camping near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Hickory Run State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
  • Fishing and Boating: At Lackawanna State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A visitor shared, "There is fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails."
  • Family Activities: Keen Lake Resort Campground is great for families. One reviewer said, "Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Tobyhanna State Park Campground noted, "The facilities were clean, well organized, and access to the lake/firewood/basic necessities were all very satisfactory."
  • Spacious Campsites: Many enjoy the generous spacing between campsites. A reviewer at Pickerel Point Campground mentioned, "The campsites are nestled in a deep shady mature forest, and peaceful and quiet due to the wooded aspect and spacing of sites."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Camp Taylor Campground said, "The family that operates this place are the friendliest and most accommodating hosts I have encountered."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Worthington State Forest Campground expressed frustration, stating, "If you are looking for a nice peaceful getaway from the city to quietly enjoy nature....this is not it."
  • Site Proximity: Campsites can be close together at certain campgrounds. A camper at Pickerel Point Campground mentioned, "Camp sites are very close together. I could hear the neighbors' conversation, and they weren’t being all that loud."
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in many areas. A camper at Kittatinny Campground noted, "AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile do not have signal at camp."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with planned activities. One family at Keen Lake Resort Campground said, "The amount of activities they had planned for all group ages was nothing short of amazing."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Mountain Vista Campground mentioned, "All sites have ample room."
  • Explore Nature: Encourage kids to explore the outdoors. A visitor at Camp Taylor Campground shared, "The kids immediately took to exploring the creek and woods behind our campsite."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure the sites can accommodate your RV. A camper at Hickory Run State Park Campground noted, "Very varied length of campsites and privacy."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A visitor at Keen Lake Resort Campground mentioned, "We had full hookups."
  • Plan for Access: Some campgrounds may have tricky access roads. A camper 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 but also beautiful."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitor reviews say about camping at Tobyhanna State Park?

Visitor reviews of camping at Tobyhanna State Park are overwhelmingly positive. Campers highlight the generous site sizes, good spacing between neighbors, and heavily wooded setting that provides privacy. Many appreciate the natural surroundings and access to the huge lake for recreation. First-time visitors frequently mention their intention to return, indicating high satisfaction with their experience. For comparison, nearby Mount Pocono Campground also receives excellent reviews for its amenities including a huge swimming pool, toddler pool, and on-site store, making it another popular option in the Poconos region.

What camping facilities are available at Tobyhanna State Park?

Tobyhanna State Park Campground offers a mix of electric and non-electric campsites in a heavily wooded setting. While there are no water hookups at individual sites, the park provides a water station for campers to fill their tanks or containers. The campground features generously sized sites with good spacing between neighbors, providing privacy among the trees. Facilities include picnic tables and fire rings at each site. The park also offers access to a large lake for recreation activities. For alternative options with more amenities, Hemlock Campground & Cottages near Tobyhanna provides water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly.

Are there photos available of Tobyhanna State Park's campground?

Yes, photos of Tobyhanna State Park's campground are available on camping websites and apps. The Dyrt features user-submitted photos that showcase the campground's wooded sites, lake views, and facilities. These images help prospective campers visualize the park's heavily treed environment, spacious campsites, and natural setting. For additional comparison when planning your Poconos camping trip, you can also view photos of nearby Hickory Run State Park Campground, another popular option in the region with similar wooded campsites and natural attractions.

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