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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Hidden Brook Glamping offers three luxury canvas accommodations near Union Dale, providing an upscale outdoor experience in Pennsylvania's scenic countryside. The fully furnished glamping tents feature comfortable beds, private bathrooms with showers, and essential amenities including trash service. Valley View Farm and Campground and Keen Lake Resort Campground also offer glamping options with more robust amenities including electricity, water access, and fire pits with provided firewood. The glamping sites are set in peaceful, wooded surroundings that create a sense of seclusion while maintaining accessibility to modern comforts. One reviewer highlighted their experience at Hidden Brook: "We enjoyed staying at Keen lake resort. Loved the lake and glamping."
At Keen Lake Resort, glamping accommodations provide direct access to a beautiful lake with swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. Guests can rent rowboats and paddle boats to explore the water, while a beach area offers lakeside relaxation. The glamping yurts at Lackawanna State Park Campground combine rustic charm with modern conveniences, situated just a short drive from hiking trails and natural attractions. Seasonal considerations affect availability, with most glamping resorts operating from mid-April through mid-October, though Hidden Brook's season extends longer. A recent visitor noted about Valley View Farm and Campground: "One of the best places I've stayed all year. Great spots to setup as well as cabins. My daughter and I highly recommend this campground to anyone who loves the forest and the peace and tranquility that comes along with it."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Union Dale (39)
1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time. The bath houses are constantly being cleaned and restocked."
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
2. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
"Some are a little close to each other, but others offer plenty of space, including our site (52) on this trip. One of the biggest spots we have ever had. "
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
3. Honesdale - Poconos KOA
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
4. Valley View Farm and Campground
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
"Very clean sites and bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful at night and the other campers were very friendly. There is not one negative thing I can say. Would definitely visit again."
5. Ponderosa Pines Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
6. Oneida Campground & Lodge
"This place makes everyone feel welcome including gay, straight, bi-sexual, transsexual or however to choose to be and despite what you might think, the atmosphere makes the clothing optional part comfortable"
"The staff and people there were welcoming and accepting i felt the bond the community has there its something special and im hoping eventually i can get a parcel of land there i would like to be a seasonal"
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $140 / night
7. Hidden Brook Glamping
Check Availabilityfrom $125 / night
8. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"The trails are very well marked. We stayed in the large loop, which is a peninsula on Lake Jean. Many of the sites have lake views. The bathhouse was clean but not adequate for 73 sites."
"we had a wonderful experience. drove our car right up to our site, had a ton of space to set up. a nice picnic bench and fire pit was there and we were sure 61 so the lake was 100 yards from all of this"
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
9. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"Mix of electric and non-electric sites. No water hook ups but a water station is on site. Camp sites are generously size, good spacing between sites and heavily treed. Huge lake to enjoy. "
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
10. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
"This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
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Glamping Reviews near Union Dale, PA
395 Reviews of 39 Union Dale Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
- fferrall D.
ScoutAlder lake
October leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
MJ W.GuideOquaga Creek State Park Campground
Very Nice and would go again; but not the Adirondacks.
Really liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
Deiludi P.ScoutKittatinny Campground
AWFUL
We reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
Guide to Union Dale
Yurt camping in Union Dale, Pennsylvania provides access to the western edge of the Pocono Mountains at elevations of 1,500-2,000 feet. The area's northern Pennsylvania climate features distinct seasons with vibrant fall foliage from mid-September through October. Union Dale's forested terrain creates well-protected camping areas with limited cell service in some valleys.
What to Do
Lake activities at Keen Lake: The 90-acre lake offers swimming and boating with rental options. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was SO BEAUTIFUL," shared a camper at Keen Lake Resort Campground.
Hiking around Tobyhanna Lake: Try the 5-mile trail circling the reservoir. "You can do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths. The hike should last 1.5 to 2 hours for the average person. Spray some insect repellent before you start," advises a visitor to Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
Waterfall exploration: View the cascading waters at Ricketts Glen State Park. "The biggest draw to this state park is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike. The trails are very well marked," notes a camper who visited Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
What Campers Like
Peaceful wooded settings: Many campsites offer seclusion despite being accessible. "Sites were nicely shaded. Look forward to visiting again in the sun for a longer period," mentions a visitor to Lackawanna State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The region's lakes provide good fishing spots. "The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch," notes a Keen Lake visitor, while another camper at Ponderosa Pines Campground appreciated the "well kept and peaceful" environment.
Yurt camping options: Yurts provide a comfortable alternative to tent camping. "Campground has cabins and yurts, pull in sites for RV's and strictly walk in tent sites. There is a beautiful lake and a very large pool. We went in early spring midweek, it was very quiet and exactly the get away we wanted," shared a guest at Lackawanna State Park.
What You Should Know
Bear safety requirements: Bears are active in the region. "Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent," warns a camper from Tobyhanna State Park.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. "Park Staff were very friendly. We took a drive on 2 afternoons on a stone road through the woods to see the Boulder Field. It was a beautiful drive," notes a visitor to Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Water quality issues: Some parks occasionally have water restrictions. "The water had been tested earlier in the season and unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth," reported a Ricketts Glen camper.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas. "There is a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children," notes a Hickory Run visitor.
Planned activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events. "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!" shares a Keen Lake camper.
Educational opportunities: Some parks offer learning experiences. "There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails," comments a visitor to Lackawanna State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Consider site location carefully. "Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit. We didn't have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone's back yard," advises a Keen Lake RVer.
Hookup quality: Some electrical systems have limitations. "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," warns a camper at Lackawanna State Park.
Campsite layout: Site dimensions vary significantly across parks. "The RV sites are spaced out nicely. Most of the sites seem to be on the smaller size when compared to other campgrounds we've been too. That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site," explains a Keen Lake visitor.
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