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BeaverWood Farm (no children)

40 sites ¡ RVs, Tents15 acres ¡ Liberty, NY
We are a 15 acre farm on the shores of Swan Lake. There are plenty of campsites sites all around the property, accommodating tents, mid sized campers and RV's. No children under 16 please. Depending on how crowded we are, privacy varies, but on most weekends you can be out of site of other campers. Many campsites have fire-pits already, but you're welcome to make your own anywhere you'd like. While camping, you may be visited by over 100 friendly, free roaming FARM ANIMALS! You may feed them, but PLEASE dont let them eat plastic bags. Be sure to put all food away when you are done. We cannot offer reimbursement for tents damaged by animals. This is extremely rare, but it CAN happen. If you do not wish to put your tent at risk, please do not camp here. The farm was once an old bungalow colony and has some glass and metal still in the soil. Please wear shoes at all times. Firewood is available at several locations around the farm. There is a heated sink and shower in the back corner of our main camping area. Boats are available at our lakeside dock, at no charge. There is also a great mountain for hiking and a super secret swimming hole, both within a 10 minute drive. Also enjoy a child free visit, as we do not allow children under 16 years old. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook: @beaverwoodfarmers
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Lake Genero

23 sites ¡ RVs, Tents44 acres ¡ The Hideout, PA
Conveniently located in the Northeastern Pocono Region of Pennsylvania offering camping, glamping, boondocking, and event space. Our property is in its 2nd ownership in place effective 2021 and renovations are underway to make the Lake Genero experience a rewarding one. Learn more about this land: At Lake Genero you can take in nature as you see bald eagles nesting and flying above, hawks, turtles, frogs, foxes, deer and so much more. We allow non-power boating, fishing (catch and release), private pavilion rentals and a serene environment. We have 44 acres of wooded area and a 7 acre lake to explore. You can also enjoy a campfire, relaxing on a hammock, playing yard games such as cornhole, ring toss, swing sets, Kan Jam, Jenga, volleyball and badminton, bring your dog and enjoy local attractions. We plan events to bring the community to the property through camping, glamping and special events such as live music festivals, craft fairs, comedy shows and car shows. Tailgaters Lakeside is our onsite food truck (with wifi and cell service!) on site (open Thursday-Sunday during the off-season and Tuesday-Sunday during peak season). Restrooms and primitive showers also available. Bring your own towel, toiletries and shower shoes. After your booking, we will send you a check list of what we recommend you bring, as well as a local attraction and food guide. We look forward to hosting your Pocono camping experience!
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Pine Valley Alpacas

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Dallas, PA
Learn more about this land: 🌲 Pine Valley is an alpaca farm with a nice tucked away campsite surrounded by trees and nature. It’s a short distance from Ricketts Glen where you can hike the trails or go up and enjoy the activities at Lake Jean. 🦙 There are alpacas to visit and a small store to shop. You can have a cozy campfire while you enjoy watching the alpacas and being with nature.
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$34
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Camp Dietrich on Bear Creek

4 sites ¡ Lodging425 acres ¡ Jim Thorpe, PA
4 Secluded campsites along Bear Creek in the Poconos, feature spacious safari tents with queen bunk beds, covered dining area, a deck to set up an additional 6 person pop up tent. In addition we have “Check Point Shed” where campers can borrow gear. Drive into your campsite immediately you will hear the sounds of a Babbling creek, by giant rhododendrons under magnificent hemlocks and oaks - a truly natural and relaxing experience. Campers can enjoy a short hike to our private waterfall with swimming hole or lay in a hammock by the creek. The sites are surrounded by 400 acres of privately owned natural forest with several miles of marked trails. The campsite is adjoined by Lehigh Gorge State Park and PA state game lands. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended for hiking. Just minutes away there are outdoor adventures galore: white water rafting, kayaking, biking on rail to trails bike paths, skirmish paint ball, Glen Onoko Falls and Hickory Run state parks. the mountaintop entertainment venue Penns Peak and the historic town of Jim Thorpe are just 15 minutes from the campsite. Jim Thorpe has many fine eatery’s, shops, the Lehigh Gorge Railway and Asa Packer mansion
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Lake Front Campsite !!!

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Meshoppen, PA
We have a beautiful campsite with 300 feet of lake frontage, private waterfall and a beautiful dock. This spot has an electric hookup for your camper with a flat gravel pull through or back in pad. There are two picnic tables and a fire pit with a grilling top. Your spot is very private and you are can barely see the next place on the pond. The dirt road is great for walking and bike riding. If you want a place to relax and get back to nature, this is your place!!! We do provide a porta potty that is cleaned out once a week. if you have t mobile or AT&T or T mobile you will get service. Verizon does not but we do offer a Hotspot as an add on.
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$85
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BooBoo at Big Bear

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Hawley, PA
A full-connection RV site near Lake Wallenpaupack. It is within a campground that was formerly a “Jellystone Park” and is now comprised of privately owned individual lots for camper units. Most lots have seasonally occupied park model homes and large campers. The host’s part-time residence is next door. The site is an open (no trees) level gravel pad with water, sewer and electric connections plus high speed WiFi. There are tall oak trees adjacent to the lot. The site has a fire ring and a picnic table. Big Bear campground is gated for security (you will be assigned a code) and has an outdoor pool (summer only), a playground and picnic pavilion, and walking trails. There is a community dumpster. Shopping, eateries, ice cream, pizza, a brewery-restaurant, groceries and laundry in Hawley are within a 7 minute (3 mile) drive. The Lake dam at sunset is popular. Walt’s Landing marina on Lake Wallenpaupack is within a 4 minute (1.5 mile) drive. The interior campground roads have speed bumps and an owner-enforced posted 5.5 mph speed limit. A leashed pet and a supplemental tent for those in your party are allowed. There are evening quiet hours.
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Oh! Pear Orchards

14 sites ¡ Tents22 acres ¡ Gibson, PA
Oh! Pear Orchards is nestled in the Endless Mountain Region in northeastern PA. Located on the fertile ground between two rivers, the orchard has several varieties of pears, including, but not limited to, Olympic Giants, Hosui, Bartlett and 21st Century. In addition to selling Asian pears, Oh! Pear offers a look at a close to zero energy footprint. Within a half-hour of our campsites are the Merli-Sarnoski Park and the Lackawanna and Salt Springs State Parks--which offer hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. Endless Brewing and EMR Event (Paintball) Park are also located nearby. Three showers restrooms with in 2 miles of site. The main difference between the showers at the Pen Can, Burger King, and Flying J truck stops in Harford and New Milford, PA is the price. The Pen Can charges $10 for a shower, Burger King charges $7, and Flying J charges $5. The quality of the showers is also slightly different, with the Pen Can having the nicest showers, followed by Flying J and then Burger King. The Pen Can also has the most shower stalls, with 10, followed by Flying J with 6 and Burger King with 4. Here is a more detailed comparison of the showers at each truck stop: Pen Can Price: $10 Number of stalls: 10 Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels, hair dryers Quality: Best Burger King Price: $7 Number of stalls: 4 Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels Quality: Good Flying J Price: $5 Number of stalls: 6 Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels Quality: Fair In addition to the price and quality of the showers, there are a few other factors to consider when choosing a truck stop shower. One factor is the location of the truck stop. The Pen Can is located in Harford, PA, which is about 2 miles from Oh! Pear. The Burger King and Flying J truck stops are both located in New Milford, PA about 3 miles from Oh! Pear.. Another factor to consider is the amenities offered by the truck stop. The Pen Can offers a variety of amenities, including a convenience store, a restaurant, and a laundry room. The Burger King and Flying J truck stops only offer a convenience store and a restaurant. Finally, you may also want to consider the hours of operation of the truck stop showers. The Pen Can showers are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Burger King and Flying J truck stops showers are open from 6am to 10pm. Ultimately, the best truck stop shower for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. If you are looking for the best quality shower, the Pen Can is the best option. If you are looking for the most affordable shower, Burger King is the best option. And if you are looking for a shower with a variety of amenities, the Pen Can is the best option. Please check prices as they are subject to change. HANNAH'S HAVEN: This is our original campsite--which began our Oh! Pear camping legacy. The campsite is a short walk downhill from where you park (please refer to the short video provided, when booked, for more information) and it is remote. Rugged, majestic and serene sites (4) are spatially set alongside the picturesque stream. Each site is outfitted with a Big Horn 47" Wood Burning Ranch Fire Pit (with grill grate), a picnic table and the potential for an outside adventure. Bounded on one side by an escarpment and on the other side a mountain, this campsite is irrevocably secluded--and has been voted the #1 Hipcamp site in PA and in the nation--as evidenced by the nearly perfect positive reviews from those adventurers who have stayed here.....and our many repeat Hipcampers. Although our check-in process is to go straight to camp, if we're onsite, we do offer the option of meet and greet. While we respect the privacy of our Hipcampers, we also love to meet our Guests and are very conversant once you grab our ear! For those of you who want to stay in touch--although we suggest you not plug in--new this year, we hope to have a 100Mbps broadcast gateway that more than triples our previous bandwidth (included in the price). For Holidays and Special Events (i.e., Harford Fair August 14-19)), we do require a 2-night minimum stay, there will be a cost of $20 for each additional Hipcamper and we operate under a SUPER STRICT Cancellation policy. By booking Hannah's Haven, you and every member of your party confirm that you have read, understood and will abide by all Rules as stated. For non-Holiday/Special Event weekdays, we offer a 20% discount. If Hannah's Haven isn't available, or if you'd like to consider one of our other sites, please see: Liam's Lair (just upstream from Hannah's Haven) and, across the road, our newly opened site--The Serengeti. We limit to what we believe suitable the number of Hipcampers at each of our campsites. If, however, you are interested in adding to the limit, please feel free to contact us beforehand. If you forget something, and we're onsite, and we can assist, please let us know. NEW CAMPSITES/OFFERINGS ANTICIPATED THIS SEASON (please, however, check beforehand): Outdoor Movies: Bring your camping chair/sleeping bag and watch a movie under the stars in the spacious farmhouse backyard. Hannah's Haven Buyout: Additional details to follow. Sailor's Secret: This campsite can accommodate larger parties of eight (8) or more. After parking and a short walk, you stumble upon the most of serene of landscapes--bordered on one side by a closed oxbow water feature found on Oh! Pear Orchards north stream. The view from across from the campsite beyond the stream is the foot of a mountain. In all likelihood, you'll be sharing this location with beaver, turtles, fish, deer and waterfowl alike. Enjoy the seclusion; you deserve it. We are considering floating tents at this location and are very interested in your input. Lucky's Ledge: This 1200' linear campsite, a ledge cut into the escarpment within view of Oh! Pear south stream, lies about 60' above the stream. This campsite is for those Hipcampers who desire not to set up their own tent, but instead, have one pre-placed for them--or are welcome to bring their own. The ledge is merely 15' wide.....so watch your step! Accompanying this campsite is use during non-quiet hours of the spacious farmhouse backyard.
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Naturerest

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents36 acres ¡ Nicholson, PA
With 36 acres of a beautiful forest preserve, Naturerest is the perfect place to disconnect and commune with nature. Let the frogs in our pond sing you to sleep and the birds cheer you as you awake at our picturesque property in the Endless Mountain region of northeastern Pennsylvania. We have hiking trails in development, a lovely pond, lots of forest, and zero cell service so plan to truly disconnect!
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Lakeside Campground

50 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents45 acres ¡ Windsor, NY
Welcome to the lakeside campground in beautiful Windsor, New York! We are a seasonal campground open May 1st thru October 15th. Surrounded by nature’s beauty, lakeside provides spacious, Rustic campsites in a quiet, family-friendly environment. We offer these amenities and more! • Variety of wooded campsites, all with picnic tables and fire rings • Full hook-up (W/E/S) RV sites - Lakeside and Large Pull-through sites • Tent / Pop-up (W/E) sites – Lakeside and Remote (Hillside Tent Loop) • Rental Accommodations – Cabins, Rental RVs, Yurts, and Platform Tent • Fishing on private lake; no NYS license required • Swimming in Lakeside’s new in-ground pool or designated lake swim area • Basic Campground WiFi • Non-motorized boating, using personal or rental boats (kayaks, peddle boats, row boats, or canoes) • Playground, Game Room, Pool Table, and more • Laundry, Bath Facilities, and Dump Station • Camp convenience store - includes firewood bundles, ice, propane refills, fishing worms, ice cream, grocery items, and more • Activities every weekend • Hiking and Golf Nearby (under 5 miles) Nothing beats curling up in a cozy sleeping bag under the stars. At Lakeside, we honor the desires of these camping “purists”, while offering an experience that has “evolved” to meet the needs of today’s tenters. All of our rates are based on 2 persons. Additional persons are $5.00, and Children 10 years & under are free. There is no charge for pets in your own camping units. If you fish, Lakeside provides wonderful fishing. The lake includes bass, sunnies, bluegills, catfish, and perch. We have a license for the lake so you do not need an NYS license.
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$37.95
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Welcome Ricketts Glen Hikers

10 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres ¡ Hunlock Creek, PA
This is Prime Agruculture. We sit on 6 acres of Beautiful land Surrounded by Trees, Birds, Starry Nights and Clear Sunny Days. We have a little bit of every wild life around our area. People love coming here because it is a piece of serenity, private and friendly. Please come join us. We are welcoming people. Close to Ricketts Glen State Park.Area surrounded by nature! Have a fire for you and your family. Cook on The Grills That we Provide. Buy a Bundle of wood to enjoy the true experience in camping. Sit under the canopy listen to music. Go for walks in the Rustic Woods. Go for a Hike up at Ricketts Glen State Park. Go Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, hike the River lands flea markets, antiquing theres lots to do.
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RoundStone

9 sites ¡ Tents400 acres ¡ Weatherly, PA
We are a small, family owned campground nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, on the outskirts of the famous Poconos. We offer rustic tent sites and log cabins on nearly 400 acres. The property has been in our family since the late 1800's, initially operating as an ochre mill. We are near the historic town of Jim Thorpe, Whitewater Rafting Adventures, Hickory Run State Park, Lehigh Gorge State Park, Tuscarora State Park, and more! PLEASE NOTE: - Our tent sites are rustic with NO electric or running water. Porta-Johns are available throughout the grounds. (Some sites are closer to port-a-johns than others.) We do not provide potable water or showers but we allow responsible use of the stream for cleaning. -Due to the threat of invasive pests, we do not allow firewood to be transported onto the grounds. We have firewood for sale for $7 per crate. -We have a variety of wildlife in the area, including black bears. Please follow 'Leave No Trace' protocols and be mindful of trash and food throughout your stay. We have a dumpster available to you on the grounds. -Check in is contactless. Upon booking, you will receive directions to your site. -Three night minimum: Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend, Labor Day Weekend. -Only some of our sites are available here on Hipcamp. Please get in touch with us for more options if you have a larger group or if you are interested in a cabin.
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CampsiteDiscGolf @ HighHorizonsFarm

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents90 acres ¡ Tunkhannock, PA
We are a working blueberry and flower farm near the town of Tunkhannock, in the Endless Mountains Region of Pennsylvania. We also have nature and some fun recreational opportunities both on property and close by. On our property we have an 18 hole disc golf course (more info can be found on Udisc or Facebook page "Campsite Disc Golf"). The course has all PDGA approved chain baskets with wood chip or grass tee boxes. We are constantly upgrading the course, it gets better every year! We have some beautiful places for walks (or easy hikes) including walking the course even if you don't play disc golf....it makes for some nice clear trails through the woods. There is a 2 1/2 acre pond where you are welcome to kayak, canoe or paddleboard. A 10 acre swamp, a small creek (that does often dry up in the summer....it's beautiful in the spring), and bountiful wildlife. Nearby are many more recreational opportunities. Within driving distances varying from 5 minutes to an hour (most things within 20 minutes) are a river, two creeks, several lakes (all with public boat access, some with swimming), hiking and biking trails, wineries, brewery, restaurants, a movie theater and shopping (grocery stores and the small downtown are less than 10 minutes). We can provide more information and directions for any activities you are interested in. Our private road which leads to the areas available for camping has only one resident who lives past (with access rights to use the road to get to his property) so it is secluded with no traffic. It can be very dark on moonless nights which is fantastic for stargazing. Intrepid winter campers will find the sky is most crisp clear and incredible in the winter....but the summer is still quite spectacular. Blueberry season is all of July and spilling into August (although winding down by then). During that time the Grassy corner site is more out of the way and quieter. The Most Convenient Woods is close but separate, no one except a passing disc golfer can easily look into your site. You will hear activity in the blueberry field during the day. Possibly including a noise maker that makes a periodic boom in the mornings to keep the birds from stealing all the berries (we are looking for quieter bird scaring options for the future). We try to keep that to a minimum especially if campers are present but can't promise silence. The noise maker is turned off as soon as customers are present so it is just a little while in the morning.
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$45
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The best camping near Lackawanna State Park guide

Overview

About

Just north of Scranton lies a recreational dream-come-true. Lackawanna Lake and the surrounding state park offer up adventures of the summer camp variety and then some. The 198-acre lake is great for paddlers and small boats with electric motors. There are yurts and cabins for “camping” plus regular tent and RV sites.

Maybe the best time to visit is during a snowy winter, when you’ll find snowmobile and ski trails, plus a perfect spot for ice fishing and ice skating. Oh, and the sledding hills near the pavillion? We’re talking hours of fun!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Lackawanna State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are cold, and some facilities may be closed, so check ahead.

Know before you go

  • Always check the weather forecast before planning your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Review the park's rules and regulations, including any fire restrictions or wildlife advisories.
  • Accessibility varies across different areas of the park; inquire ahead if you require special accommodations.
  • Bring your own water and snacks, as options may be limited within the park boundaries.
  • Remember to pack out all trash and leave the park as pristine as you found it, respecting the Leave No Trace principles.

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