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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Lackawanna State Park Campground in North Abington Township houses comfortable yurts that blend wilderness immersion with modern comforts, while Keen Lake Resort in nearby Waymart offers premium glamping accommodations with lakeside views. Both locations feature electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and convenient access to natural attractions. The Lackawanna yurts provide an elevated camping experience with proper beds, electricity, and proximity to hiking trails and lake activities. Valley View Farm and Campground adds luxury glamping options with full amenities just minutes from Waverly. One guest shared, "My experience here was most enjoyable. I stayed in a yurt for the first time and it was also my first time camping since my teenage years. The yurt was most comfortable and the park is beautiful in the spring."
Visitors staying at these glamping sites enjoy direct access to fishing, boating, and swimming in the pristine lakes that define the region. Lackawanna State Park maintains extensive hiking trails through mature forests, with some routes leading directly from the glamping accommodations to scenic overlooks. Keen Lake Resort organizes activities throughout the day, with scheduled programs for all ages including crafts and outdoor recreation. The Pioneer area at Keen Lake provides a unique glamping experience with waterfront views and access to paddle boats and kayaks. Ricketts Glen State Park, within driving distance, offers additional glamping accommodations near its famous waterfall trails. A recent visitor mentioned, "Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Waverly (44)
1. 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
2. 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."
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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."
7. 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."
8. 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
9. Secluded Acres Campground
"The site itself isn't bad, a lot of woods to tuck into if you camp rite."
"Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!! Love it and just wish it was open all year round!"
10. Ponderosa Pines Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
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- 16 min from Scranton, PA
- 50 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 24 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 38 min from Elmira, NY
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Glamping Reviews near Waverly, PA
404 Reviews of 44 Waverly 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.
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.
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!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
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!
Stefanie K.TravelerLackawanna State Park Campground
Quiet getaway
The 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.
Guide to Waverly
Glamping options near Waverly, Pennsylvania extend beyond the well-known locations with additional accommodations and wilderness experiences. Located in the Pocono Mountain region at approximately 1,200 feet elevation, the area features diverse camping settings from lakeside properties to forest hideaways. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, while summer days typically reach the mid-70s to low 80s with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking trails for all skill levels: At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, trails range from easy strolls to challenging routes with spectacular waterfall views. "There are various trails for all skill levels, and pets are welcome!" shares Lexi, highlighting the park's accessibility.
Lake activities beyond swimming: Secluded Acres Campground offers designated areas for different water activities. "An area of the lake is to swim and the other to fish in. Catch and release only," notes Luis B., demonstrating how the campground manages multiple water uses.
Winter recreation options: Unlike seasonal parks, some locations offer year-round activities. "We would love to come back in the winter when they have an ice rink with a warming house," mentions Michael from Lackawanna State Park, pointing to off-season opportunities not widely known.
What campers like
Spacious primitive sites: Many campgrounds offer more room for tent campers than you might expect. As Julie notes about Secluded Acres Campground, "Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!! Love it and just wish it was open all year round!"
Clean facilities: While amenities vary across campgrounds, cleanliness is consistently mentioned by satisfied campers. A visitor to Tobyhanna State Park Campground notes, "Bathrooms were immaculate even had a family bathroom," highlighting facilities that exceed expectations.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region offers chances to spot native wildlife. "We were on the lookout for bear, but only saw 3 deer," mentions a visitor to Hickory Run State Park, while another camper at Tobyhanna recalls, "We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite."
What you should know
Bear safety protocols: Bears are active in several campgrounds. At Tobyhanna State Park Campground, one camper advises, "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area... Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car."
Site privacy varies significantly: Even within the same campground, site separation can differ dramatically. At Hickory Run, "The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area, but we were along a wooded area which gave us some shade," while at Lackawanna, a camper notes, "There is no privacy at the campsites; they're all very small and packed tight."
Water quality issues may occur: Some parks experience seasonal water concerns. One visitor to Ricketts Glen State Park Campground reported, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activity fields: Family-friendly campgrounds often feature dedicated play areas. At Hickory Run State Park Campground, "There was a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children."
Educational opportunities: Some parks offer learning experiences alongside recreation. According to Janet R., Lackawanna State Park "has an environmental education center with programs" that enhance the camping experience for children.
Swimming options beyond lakes: When lake beaches get crowded, look for alternatives. "Can't have your number 1 item closed during the middle of summer," notes Michael about Lackawanna State Park's pool, emphasizing the importance of having backup swimming options for families.
Tips from RVers
Electrical capacity concerns: Older campgrounds may have infrastructure limitations. At Lackawanna State Park Campground, one RVer reported, "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained."
Seasonal site availability: For those considering longer stays, Valley View Farm and Campground offers seasonal options. One visitor noted, "I would like to be a seasonal there. It's a place where you can be yourself and express yourself without fear or worry of judgment by your peers."
Full hookup site locations: At Keen Lake Resort, site selection matters significantly. "We hopped in the car and drove the 2 mins to get to the beach. There was always parking. If you stay closer to those things it would be easy to walk & ride bikes to the different activities," advises Emily Z., highlighting how convenience varies by site location.
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