Delaware Water Gap

The <a href='/en-US/d/united-states/delaware/camping/all'>Delaware</a> River carves a deep gorge through the Poconos, forming a stunning backdrop for camping.

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Camp Blackbird

*Dear Campers, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be hosting during the 2024 season. Sharing our land with you and providing a space to create memories that will hopefully last a lifetime has been a great joy to us. 
Thank you for spending time with us and, as always, happy camping. Sarah and Stein *

Camp Blackbird is a 28 acre property that runs along Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, PA.  So besides the camp, there is an additional 3,002-acres of state park to explore. There are a total of 2 sites. 

The land was vacant for decades and unfortunately used to dump household garbage during that time. We cleaned up the land, built a home and bat habitat. We, Sarah and Stein, always disliked renting a camp site somewhere and then ending up on top of people.

 So it was our goal to make space on our land for campers like us that want to be surrounded by nature, not other camp sites. 

A portion of the proceeds from your stay will be donated to bat habitat conservation and bat sanctuaries around the world.

We are grateful for the hundreds of campers that have stayed with us. Thank you to all of you that have left a clean site and not made unnecessary noise that would disturb the countless species that share the forest with us. Also, Thank You for patronizing local businesses while you are here.  

We'll give you a map so you can see where to take a short walk to get to the lake.

 There are miles of hiking trails a few minutes walk from your campsite.

 Beltzville Lake is a great place for paddling.  The boat launch is just a few minutes drive from Camp.

In addition to the beautiful immediate surroundings, we are centrally located near many exciting destinations. Year round activities at Blue Mountain Resort, adventure on The Appalachian Trail, fine dining, biking the rail trail and whitewater rafting in Jim Thorpe, all within a 25 minute drive.

The property is not suitable for parties or events.

The area is a QUIET ZONE. Ideal for people looking to unplug from it all and become one with nature. It is teaming with wildlife and is ideal for birding.

The hosts mission is to disturb wildlife and its habitats as little as possible.

VERY IMPORTANT - NO PARTIES or unregistered guests on the property. There are other campgrounds in the area that are great for people who want to party.

We welcome pets.

Please add your photos! Especially of your dog camping!  Check out the 300+ photos past campers have added. So many of them are dogs camping it up. 

We, the hosts, live on the property about 700 ft from the campsite. We try to have minimal interactions with the guests to ensure privacy and personal space but we're always reachable.

Campsite2 has its own campfire area, picnic table with unlimited water provided. 

A view of the lake from the "chill" spot. This is a 3-minute walk from your site. 

A copy of this map will be on the picnic table for you. On the other side are listed places to get food and have fun. 

Unlimited water and everything you need to have campfires is included. 

Unlimited firewood with everything you need to have campfires is included in your firewood shed. 

You can pull your car right up to here if you want. 

There are two rather flat spots good for pitching your tent. This is the second spot. 

Water is provided. Welcome packet with additional information is also left for you on picnic table.  

Showers

Cooking equipment

Twin Oaks - Approaching the site from the parking area.

Twin Oaks

This campsite provides a great location to use as a base for day hikes.  The tent site is situated beneath a canopy of two large Red Oak trees. This property was formerly a farm and has since grown back to a pioneer Hardwood Forest.  There are stone rows throughout the farm and some areas that have been cleared of invasive vegetation and planted with native grasses to enhance the deer population.

We suggest day hikes such as Catfish Fire Tower, Van Campen's Glen, and Buttermilk Falls.  Here's a list of our recommendations for hiking, fishing, and just plain old exploring:

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area (DWG) and nearby Walpack Fish and Wildlife Management Area in Layton have many hiking trails (See the National Park Service's website).  Great areas for sightseeing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting.

Buttermilk Falls, (trailhead on) Mountain Road in Layton.  Hike to the top of the beautiful waterfalls near Walpack and take a 6.8 mile loop trail to Crater Lake.

Walpack Inn, National Park Service Rd 615, Layton.  A beautiful restaurant with an entire back wall of windows with a view of the Kittatinny Valley.  The Walpack is open on weekends for dinner only.

Appalachian Trail (AT).  Check out the AMC Mohican Outdoor Center located along the trail in Blairstown.  The AT runs through the DWG.  \

Long Pine Pond amp; Crater Lake in Walpack.  Both are spring fed and great for swimming and boating (clear water).

Van Campen's Glen, Old Mine Road, Hardwick. The 2.1 mile loop trail features several cascades and waterfalls, a narrow stone valley, and a lush hemlock ravine.

Catfish Fire Tower, Millbrook Road, Hardwick.  A rocky 2.0 or longer 4.4 mile hike to the top of the ridge.  Great views on NJ and PA.

Also check out "Hiking Our Preserves" on the Ridge and Valley Conservancy's website for information on 4 local hiking trails.

Delaware River- Great for swimming, boating, tubing, canoeing, fishing.  Keep your eye out for Bald Eagles!

White Lake - 97 Stillwater Rd. Hardwick, NJ 07825.

The Paulinskill (Blairstown) and FlatBrook (Old Mine Road, Hardwick) rivers are local spots for trout fishing.

On Saturdays during the summer, you may want to try out the Blairstown Farmers Market on Stillwater Road.  Hours 9:30 to 1:00 pm.

Twin Oaks - Looking towards the camping platform.

Twin Oaks - A view of the campfire, sitting ledge, and camping platform.

Twin Oaks - A view of the clover field from the campsite.  

Twin Oaks - A deer visiting the clover field.

Organic Farm in the Pocono Mts.

Our chemical free farm is set on 45 acres overlooking the iconic Delaware Water Gap in the Pocono Mountains! We're located 1 hour from NYC and 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and the closest national recreation area with millions of visitors each year. There are plenty of activities within the 45 acres: hiking, fishing, farming activities, bird watching, biking all on site. We have luscious fields of sustainably produced vegetables, fruit and flowers. Explore the Delaware river from our boat launch or one of the great canoe rental companies. Hike Mt. Tammany, Ski Shawnee Mt, walk the Appalachian Trail, visit America's oldest jazz club in Delaware Water Gap or visit the dozens of water falls surrounding our farm for a swim. (Autumn is camping season in the poconos, bring blankets and plan hikes for excellent fall foliage)

We have 3 camping locations which you can park near with your vehicle. They are all private camps and out of sight from others. 

Our camps sites are for people that like camping in the mountains and near a working farm. Our farm and the community we built is focused on sustainable living with nature, local self reliance, and kindness.

Also, feel free to join us in the fields, request a tour, pet a goat, smell a pig, and check out our DIY home renovation, (built with hempcrete).

Pets should not be off leash unless well behaved and pets should not be left unattended. 

truck campers are allowed if they're under 8 feet. No trailers/campers.

Also, if you move rocks to secure tents, please move them back, our mower blades thank you.

The Delaware Water Gap view from the orchard 

Wooded area with campsites

Learn more about this land:
Hiking on property, fishing on property , biking , horse back riding very close , very relaxing setting, camp fires at night, White Lake kayaking. Close to local shops, historic Downtown Blairstown ,Buck hill Brewery, Post time pub, and many other local places to dine.

Fresh Air Field

Learn more about this land:

If you are looking for an open field, and enjoy fresh air this is the place. The terrain is flat. There are trees for shade, and plenty of privacy.

Flat & groomed, ready to be enjoyed by you....

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