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What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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Wyoming, Pennsylvania provides access to several developed state park campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, creating a gateway to northeastern Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation. Campgrounds near Wyoming range from RV camping with electric hookups to tent sites and primitive options, giving campers a broad choice of settings and amenities. Frances Slocum State Park Campground, located in Wyoming itself, offers electric hookups and accommodations for both tent and RV camping from April to October. Other nearby options include Lackawanna State Park Campground and Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, which provide additional amenities such as cabins, yurts, and year-round accessibility in some areas. The region includes a mix of state forest and county park campgrounds with varying levels of development.
Most campgrounds in the Wyoming area operate seasonally, with the primary camping season running from mid-April through mid-October. Winter camping opportunities are limited, with Ricketts Glen being one of the few year-round options. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when facilities reach capacity. Sites with electric hookups are available at most state parks, though water access points may be communal rather than at individual sites. Trail systems connect many camping areas, making them appealing bases for hiking and outdoor exploration. One camper noted, "Very nice park with great hiking spots, a local pool, and a lake that you can rent boats or kayak on."
Campers frequently mention the lakes and water recreation as highlights of camping in this region. Frances Slocum and Lackawanna State Parks feature lakes suitable for kayaking, fishing, and boating, with some campsites situated near the water. The developed campgrounds generally provide clean facilities with showers and toilets, though site privacy varies considerably. Several visitors noted that campgrounds can become crowded during peak summer weekends, with some mentioning that sites are "packed in together tightly" at Frances Slocum. For those seeking more seclusion, Moon Lake Recreation Area in Pinchot State Forest offers more primitive camping with fewer amenities but greater separation between sites. Highland Campgrounds and Cozy Creek Family Campground provide private alternatives with full hookups for those wanting more conveniences.
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1. Frances Slocum State Park Campground
"Was also an easy back in site as there’s an adjacent road (to parking and the amphitheater) right in front of it. All sites only have electric and only certain allow pets."
"Large, wooded sites, good bathhouse, nice trails close by. A little highway noise, but dark and quiet at night. Very peaceful place."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $48 / night
2. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"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. "
65 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
3. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"The biggest draw to this state park (which no one in Pennsylvania I spoke with seemed to know about) is the 22 waterfalls!"
"Many of the sites looked close to the road and not very private but we were in site 63 which was pretty private(though we were lucky neighboring site 62 was empty)."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
4. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"The sites were a little close to each other and where we were in the park was a mixed use area. So we had an RV next to us with the Genny running all day."
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $90 / night
5. Moon Lake Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
"A one mile walk gets you to the lake. They have a covered pavilion with plenty of picnic tables. My site is large with plenty of trees providing shade. The outhouse is a bit of a walk."
"There is no electric or water hookup but the trails are nice, it's quiet, and there's a lake to fish. There's also swimming down the Rd at a nearby creek."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $10 / night
6. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"We were looking for a lakeside campground with a spacious campsite that could comfortably fit two large tents and two vehicles."
"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!"
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
7. Highland Campgrounds
"This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
8. Cozy Creek Family Campground
"Campground is based around kids, there’s a lot for them to do!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
9. Thornhurst Tract Roadside Campsites — Pinchot State Forest
"No electric, no water, no dump site, no shower, Vault toilets in walking distance."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
10. Manny Gordon Recreation Area Campground — Pinchot State Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
Drive Time
- 19 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 10 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 12 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 21 min from Williamsport, PA
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Recent Reviews near Wyoming, PA
873 Reviews of 194 Wyoming 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.
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
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.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Daniel C.ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
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!
Guide to Wyoming
Wyoming, PA offers access to both primitive and developed camping experiences across northeastern Pennsylvania's forested terrain. Situated at 700 feet elevation in the Wyoming Valley, the region features a mix of deciduous woodland and meandering waterways. Camping in Wyoming PA typically experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 80-85°F and moderate rainfall, making weather preparedness important for any overnight stay.
What to do
Hike to waterfalls: At Ricketts Glen State Park, you can explore the Falls Trail featuring 22 named waterfalls. One visitor noted, "There are 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."
Lakeside recreation: Keen Lake Resort Campground offers paddling opportunities on their large lake. A camper shared, "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 awesome."
Mountain biking: The trail systems at Moon Lake Recreation Area provide challenging terrain for cyclists. A reviewer mentioned, "Place has some of the best mountain bike trails in northeast pa. Camping is primitive but has spots big enough for RVs."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Hickory Run State Park Campground offers secluded camping areas. A visitor commented, "The sites are large and many are somewhat private in terms of visual barriers. Some bathrooms are latrines, but they also have beautiful, fully updated showers and restrooms available."
Well-maintained facilities: The cleanliness at Lackawanna State Park receives consistent praise. One camper noted, "Camp host is always most helpful and the park is always clean and well maintained. Great pool, lake, hiking etc."
Reasonable fees: Moon Lake Recreation Area offers budget-friendly camping options. A reviewer shared, "Camping here used to be free but now they charge $10/night. There is no electric or water hookup but the trails are nice, it's quiet, and there's a lake to fish."
What you should know
Campsite size variations: Site dimensions and privacy differ significantly between parks. At Tobyhanna State Park, a camper observed, "Just finished up two nights in site 123. These sites are RIGHT AGAINST THE ROAD. Other state parks tend to make their sites deep, whereas these are wide."
Water conditions: Some lakes in the region have water quality issues during certain seasons. At Frances Slocum, a visitor warned, "DO NOT take your pups to the water. There is a weird bacteria or algae currently growing in the lake, it's completely visible. There are advisories around about it too."
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. A reviewer at Highland Campgrounds mentioned, "Been here twice so far! Whether it's nature and back roads, or wanting to have a dip in the pool and lay in the sun, this campground is the best of both worlds."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-focused amenities: Cozy Creek Family Campground caters to families with children. A reviewer shared, "Campground is based around kids, there's a lot for them to do!"
Wildlife awareness: Bear encounters are possible at several area campgrounds. At Tobyhanna State Park, a visitor reported, "Everyone was very nice camp host and DCNR were very helpful. We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent."
Tent site selection: Not all tent sites are created equal. A Frances Slocum camper advised, "This campground is beautiful and has great cell service (Verizon). Bath houses are okay, showers are button showers and are freezing come prepared. The site we stayed on was a swamp! It was terrible."
Tips for RVers
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven ground at some parks. At Frances Slocum State Park, a camper mentioned, "Nice level sites easy to back in rv and set up."
Hookup reliability: Electrical systems at older parks may have limitations. A reviewer at Lackawanna State Park 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."
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have difficult approach roads. A visitor at Cozy Creek Family Campground cautioned, "The drawbacks- The road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow. There is presently no gate as well so the public can just drive in."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Wyoming, PA?
What camping is available near Wyoming, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Wyoming, PA offers a wide range of camping options, with 194 campgrounds and RV parks near Wyoming, PA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Wyoming, PA?
Which is the most popular campground near Wyoming, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wyoming, PA is Frances Slocum State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 16 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wyoming, PA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wyoming, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Wyoming, PA.
What parks are near Wyoming, PA?
What parks are near Wyoming, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Wyoming, PA that allow camping, notably Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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