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Dispersed Camping

Thunder Swamp Trailhead

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Thunder Swamp Trailhead in Pennsylvania offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides opportunities for hiking and exploring natural landscapes.

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Location

Thunder Swamp Trailhead is located in Pennsylvania

Coordinates

41.14754786 N
75.08043534 W

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Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

31 min away

Slumberland at the River's Edge

44 min away

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49 min from Scranton
59 min from Allentown
1 hr 9 min from Kiryas Joel
1 hr 31 min from New York

Access

Drive-In
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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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benjamin H.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2025

Gravel lot

It’s a gravel parking lot. Plenty of shade. No one bothered me.

Month of VisitAugust

Jason R.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2025

Chill

Trailhead parking was chill for a night. No trouble. Tons of hiking. Went down Saw Creek trail to a marsh.

Month of VisitJuly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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