RV parks around Peckville, Pennsylvania sit within the Lackawanna Valley region, where elevations range from 700 to 1,200 feet above sea level. The camping season typically spans early April through mid-October, with fall temperatures dipping into the 30s at night. Most campgrounds in this region of northeastern Pennsylvania experience moderate to heavy tree cover, creating natural shade but sometimes limiting satellite reception.
What to do
Fishing on lakes and rivers: Soaring Eagle Campground offers Delaware River access that's "great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," according to camper Mike S. Trout, smallmouth bass, and panfish are common catches.
Water recreation options: Boating opportunities range from motorized to paddle craft. Keen Lake Resort Campground provides multiple water activities as Shannon C. notes: "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."
Mountain biking trails: Several parks maintain dedicated trail systems. At Blue Mountain RV and Camping Resort, "you can 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 Lois.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Many campers appreciate room to spread out. At Soaring Eagle Campground, camper Nichole P. states: "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private with a great community of campers."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses rank high on camper priorities. Emily Z. reports that at Keen Lake, "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," though notes that "the showers are coin operated."
Winter camping options: While most rv parks near Peckville close seasonally, Thousand Trails Scotrun remains open year-round. Kasey M. visited during off-season: "We came in at end of season, so pretty much everything seems closed. But, it's a beautiful campground and the part of PA is great too."
What you should know
Site selection considerations: Some campgrounds have significantly varied site quality. At Thousand Trails Timothy Lake North, "Very rocky and I don't mean crushed stone, nope just rocks all over the site. Then come to find out no fire ring was available. So we took all the rocks around our site and made our own," reports Ray L.
Cell service limitations: Signal strength varies significantly by location and carrier. At Timothy Lake South, Nick E. found that "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."
Seasonal camper presence: Many RV campgrounds near Peckville maintain a high percentage of seasonal residents. Yamileth K. observed at Timothy Lake North that "those who stay there are more of the NY crowd and are very festive," suggesting weekend noise levels may increase at certain sites.
Tips for camping with families
Kids' activities: Promised Land State Park offers multiple recreation options. Maze M. found the Beechwood area "quiet and peaceful. You could only ever hear the wildlife. The RV pads were spaced out perfectly and we all had our own picnic table and fire pit."
Swimming options: Both pool and natural swimming areas exist at several parks. Dawn T. notes that at Keen Lake, "This is a very nice park with a beautiful lake. Clean bath houses and very friendly staff. They have activities for all ages. My kids love going here."
Entertainment during rain: Weather contingency plans matter for families. At Blue Mountain, Rosanna C. reports, "There were endless activities from hiking to mountain biking. We visited in fall so we had the entire place to ourselves."
Tips from RVers
Big rig access: Some rv parks provide superior large motorhome accommodation. Tri-State RV Park offers convenient highway access as Erin N. mentions: "The sites aren't anything glamorous but the hookups are great and easy to pull through. It is by the highway so it can be loud at times but I don't mind."
Year-round options: Finding open campgrounds in winter requires planning. BENdejo describes Tri-State RV Park as "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Perfect for an overnight stop."
Overnight parking considerations: Quick stays need efficient access. Dave B. notes that Tri-State RV Park is a "point to point camp on the freeway. Easy on and off on I 84. Great place to pull in for the night if you are traveling. Safe, clean, and right on the Delaware River."
