Lower Lake Campground Hemlock Hill Equestrian Area in Promised Land State Park accommodates horses with specialized camping facilities. Located in Greentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles from Unity House, this campground provides electric hookups, water connections, and sewer facilities for RV campers traveling with horses. The campground maintains a pristine 5-star rating from visitors who appreciate the combination of equestrian accessibility and standard amenities including reservable campsites, showers, and toilets. The equestrian area features level parking for horse trailers with easy access to nearby trails.
The connecting trail system allows riders to explore the diverse terrain of Promised Land State Park directly from the campground. Riders can access both woodland paths and open meadows suitable for various skill levels. Stokes State Forest, approximately 20 miles from Unity House in neighboring New Jersey, offers additional horse-friendly camping options with multiple trails running through the property. Camping options include tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, with several campsites specifically designed to accommodate horse trailers. The campground's amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water access points strategically placed throughout the property. Group campsites accommodate larger parties traveling with multiple horses and rigs.
"We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."
"* 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"
from $7 - $55 / night
"If you're there in the summer, I'd recommend taking a kayak around the lake and filling it with wild blueberries. Lots of hiking options as well."
"The Appalachian Trail crosses through here also."
from $5 - $75 / night
"We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons."
"The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment."
"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."
from $27 - $29 / night
"This location was about an hour and a half away from our home so it was far enough to feel like we were getting away but close enough that we could be home quickly in case of an emergency since we decided"
from $125 / night
"Park employees and park police drive around through the day. Some big groups of campers got a little rowdy at night. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting."
"The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."
from $25 / night
"We were kindly escorted to our site (a nice refreshing change from having to wander around to find the sites ourselves), which was the one farthest away from the entrance."
"Close by to a couple of nice state parks. Cute sheep and goats that wander about during the day! Sweet little spot, we'll definitely be back!"
"I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. "
"We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."
GuideStayed 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.
TravelerThe state park is beautiful. The site was very nice. The park itself is very big with many activities available such as boat rentals and a swimming pool. There's also an amphitheatre which hosts specials. During our stay the only activity we made it to was the pool. The main reason we didn't do more was the distance. We have a motorhome so we didn't have additional vehicles to get to and from places. We walked to the park which according to my Fitbit was 1.5 miles away. That doesn't seem too bad until you realize it's mostly hills in both directions! We are a fairly active young family who has no problem with a bit of a walk but after that experience we decided to just spend the remainder of our trip hanging out at our site. It's a good thing we only stayed 2 nights because our 10 year old might've lost his mind with boredom if we stayed longer. Overall, the site we had was great and I'd recommend it. My husband and I may come back for a couples date weekend.
RangerI've visited the MOC a bunch of times, and have taken training classes here also. There are campsites for tent camping, cabin stays where you can rent a whole cabin or rent a bunk in a cabin with others. There is a store as well as food options. It's a great place to visit whether you grab a meal, a bunk, or just take a hike. The Appalachian Trail crosses through here also.
TravelerWe’re here for the Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival and what a great experience! Make sure to bring a 50’ power cord as the hook ups are grouped together on telephone poles rather than at each individual site. As far as I know camping is only available during select events.
GuideWe stayed at a tent platform site in Shotwell camping area. The platforms could use a little maintenance as there were a few tie down hooks that were missing or corroded. The campsites are close around this loop that includes lean-tos, but not so close that you are bothered by your neighbors normal sounds. The bathroom is close and clean. There is a bear box at each campsite which gave peace of mind. Firewood is available for sale at the park office. The staff there is very welcoming. Great Jersey getaway with gorgeous hiking trails.
GuideStayed in the fairly new ledges loop that are all full hookup sites. Nice large sites, beautiful area, friendly rangers. Nice play area for kids, water craft rentals, nice lake. Plenty of picnic areas for day trips.
GuideThere are four campgrounds that are all pretty different, we stayed at Shotwell across from the pond. For the most part, each campsite has its own porta potty or it shared with a couple other sites. At the entrance of the campground, there is a bathhouse with running water, bathrooms, and potable water. We stayed in one of the RV areas across the pond. It was peaceful to hear the frogs chirping at night, but definitely didn’t think about how many more bugs the pond would bring, probably wouldn’t stay at that specific spot again even though it’s really pretty. Most of the campsites were very rocky, but you can find some that have a little bit of grass. We came on a Friday night. Everyone was up pretty late, but was not crazy loud. The rest of the weekend it seemed like everyone’s simmered down. The campground was full of mostly families. If you wanted to shower, you would have to head to the group campsite not too far but you need to drive. We don’t typically expect to have a campgrounds with a ton of amenities. Potable water and a toilet is really all we need. Overall, it was a great time gorgeous park. Also took a few pictures of the cabins in Shotwell. I wouldn’t personally rent one, but I guess if your winter camping it has a little fireplace and will keep you dry and somewhat warm.
TravelerStokes is my go-to state park for unplugging and enjoying time with my family. We brought our son (23 months at time of visit) on his first camping trip this past September. He loved every minute of it.
Site T07 in Lake Ocquittunk is gorgeous and one of the few relatively secluded sites in the campground. You need to carry your gear down a narrow, rocky path that's a little steep near the road, but it's manageable. There's also a graded path into the site adjacent to a neighboring site, but you should check with those campers if they are ok with you cutting through to use it. (We opted not to disturb our neighbors and take the slope.)
I thought I would be able to launch my kayak from site 7 since it's waterfront, but there are a lot of huge rocks in the water that prevent you from getting out into the lake. We had to find a different launch spot. That was probably the biggest disappointment for us.
Still, I love site 7 and it's absolutely worth the privacy and the views every morning.
GuideStokes State Forest is a beautiful park with a lot of different trails to check out, though some of them are difficult to access due to parking. The camping areas are split between two different entrances. If you’re in Lake Ocquitunk, like I was, you don’t enter at the main entrance, you have to go past the main entrance about another mile on rt. 15 N. and enter by the YMCA. All the other camping areas are near the main entrance by the forest office. The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy. There is a day parking area which is only accessible going through the main entrance by the forest office— if you visit during the week park entrance is free, but on the weekend fees can be a bit steep. I wasn’t super happy with my campsite as I wasn’t able to physically have my car on the site like I thought. I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site. I like to car-camp so this was a bit of a let down having my car separate from my actual campsite.
The bathrooms were nice and had flush toilets, but the showers were out of service during my time. Bathrooms are extremely spaced out so you will have to walk a far distance unless you strategically choose a site next to one. I drove through the other campsite and only saw 1 set of bathrooms that had toilets and showers per campground, not including the outhouses I saw for those in the small cabins.
Equestrian camping near Unity House, Pennsylvania offers direct access to trail networks across northeastern PA and neighboring New Jersey. The region sits within the Pocono Mountains with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 feet, creating diverse terrain for riders and campers. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing while summer days typically reach 75-85°F, requiring appropriate gear for seasonal camping.
Trail riding at Promised Land State Park: The park maintains 50 miles of multi-use trails winding through dense forest and around two lakes. At Pickerel Point Campground, riders appreciate the varied terrain. "The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail," notes Kelly F., who enjoyed views of water features during her rides.
Water activities: Many campgrounds near Unity House allow camping with horses and boat access. "You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one," explains Debbie W. about recreation options at Keen Lake Resort Campground, located 30 minutes from Unity House.
Winter camping: For experienced riders, several area campgrounds remain open year-round. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," reports Mara S. about winter camping at Promised Land State Park.
Lake access: Many equestrian-friendly sites offer direct water access. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper," shares Kelly F. about her stay at Pickerel Point Campground, where horses can be walked to designated watering areas.
Privacy between sites: Campers with horses appreciate adequate spacing. At Camp Mohican Outdoor Center, "The Group Campsite was really big. It had 5-6 platforms, privys, big fire ring, a grill, a beatbox, a large pavilion w/picnic tables and a real full sized bathroom only 100 yards away," according to Shawn B.
Clean facilities: Horse camping requires reliable bathrooms. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," reports Emily Z. about Keen Lake Resort, though she notes that "the showers are coin operated" - important for riders after a day on the trails.
Reservation requirements: Most equestrian campgrounds require advance booking. At Mountainview Campground, "I reserved two nights, but the first night we were not going to be able to arrive until after 9. After talking to them, they would not allow us to come late, but did refund the first night," explains Kyhlea D.
Ground conditions: Sites may have challenging terrain. "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad!" warns Alaina Z. at Pickerel Point Campground, where the rocky terrain can also affect horse comfort.
Wildlife awareness: Horses should be secured properly at night. "Only shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise!" reports Christina H. about Mountainview Campground.
Activity planning: Camps offer programmed events for younger visitors. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," notes Emily Z. about Keen Lake Resort, which provides alternatives when horses need rest.
Site selection for trailer access: Choose locations with adequate parking. At Ocquittunk, "We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons. The site itself is huge and we were able to position our tent facing the lake," explains Kara L.
Weather preparation: Mountain weather can change rapidly. "We went in November when there was a light rain that turned into a thunderstorm with hail and sleet!" recounts W L. at Stokes State Forest, noting the need for proper shelter for both humans and horses.
Hookup availability: RV sites with horse accommodation vary in services. At Hemlock Hill, full hookups are standard while other nearby options are more limited. "You can bring a camper, tent, or use one of the cabins. Many sites have a lovely water view of the reservoir," notes Jocelyn G. about Spruce Run Recreation Area.
Leveling challenges: Some equestrian sites have uneven terrain. "The only drawback is fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs, otherwise it's a nice wooded site with privacy," explains Dawn R. about Lower Lake Beechwood Area, showing how sites configured for horse trailers may have practical limitations for RV camping.
Access road conditions: Some horse-friendly campgrounds have difficult approach roads. "Watch the local roads for potholes," warns Tommy M. about accessing Pickerel Point Campground, advice particularly relevant for those towing horse trailers.
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