The best camping near Upper Gwynedd with snow sports

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94% (532) 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Upper Gwynedd

The Lookout

1. The Lookout

94%
(294)
44mi from Upper Gwynedd · 4 sites
Our property consists of 20 acres of the beautiful Blue Mountain. At the Lookout you can see for 40 Miles across the valley below. With views from Allentown, Lyons and Reading.  The area with the view is a shared area for both sites. Feel free to use the fire ring while you sit and watch the evening sky. It is breathtaking at night.  At the bottom of the mountain there is a Gunclub with a shooting range and you will hear shooting from the property. Please note it is far away and there is no danger Our property is mostly the mountain side. But with an area that is flat for tent camping. The property is close to Route 309 but there is a camping area away from the road. Our land is next to the road and you will hear some road noise. We are next to National Parks land which also consists of the Appalachian Trail and also against the Pennsylvania Game Lands. You can walk up the street or trail to Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant. Leaser lake is a short drive if you like fishing or kayaking. The Wanamakers Store is a unique place to visit with amazing sandwiches. The Wanamakers and Kemton railroad is close by for a weekend train ride. Bear Rock Junction is close by for mini golf and ice cream. Eight Oaks Distillery is only a few minutes away. Several wineries and antique shops as well. You may also see Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers come thru our property to stay at the hostel. Please welcome our hikers as they come to rest their weary bodies. Welcome to the Lookout. We have made many improvements to our land but also try to maintain the beauty it is. We plan to keep upgrading our property. We plan to use the land for Recreational activites. We have a Hiker Hostel in the Building. The Building was previously the Blue Mountain Lookout Restaurant but has been neglected for approximately 20 years. We are trying to restore the property to bring it back to life.
Pets
Campfires
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from 
$50
 / night
Lehigh Gap view at Josephine’s Farm

2. Lehigh Gap view at Josephine’s Farm

94%
(40)
46mi from Upper Gwynedd · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Breathtaking view of the Lehigh Gap at the Poconos mountains. 11 acres with access to a heated swimming pool and a breathtaking view of the gap in Palmerton, PA Close to the city of Palmerton and 6 miles away from Jim Thorpe. Appalachian hiking trails nearby, D&L biking trails and whitewater rafting at the Lehigh river
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$79
 / night
Camp Blackbird

3. Camp Blackbird

99%
(289)
48mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
*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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$72
 / night
Evansburg State Park

4. Evansburg State Park

100%
(2)
State park 5.5mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Discover the natural charm of Evansburg State Park.
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Nockamixon State Park

5. Nockamixon State Park

100%
(1)
State park 18mi from Upper Gwynedd · 10 sites
Bring your boat, fishing tackle, or horse to this lakelubbers’ playground.
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Dude, Girl! Ranch.

6. Dude, Girl! Ranch.

100%
(66)
49mi from Upper Gwynedd · 1 site
On almost 2 acres you will have a small barn with a loft and a queen mattress. There is a stove and wood to be burned. There is an outside shower, native plant gardens, a pergola with chiminea, an edible herb and vegetable garden and a fire pit. There is also a hammock under some huge Norway Spruce trees. Feel free to relax! Distance to more fun: 20 minutes to Jim Thorpe for biking, hiking, rafting, browsing cute shops, excellent restaurants. 12 minutes to Mauch Chunk Lake Park and the historic Switchback Trail 14 mins to Lehighton (Downtown Farm Market on Saturdays) Blended Bakery too! 15 mins to the Lehighton Outdoor Center for bike and rafting rentals (maybe kayak lessons) 25 minutes to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 15 minutes to Bake Oven Knob (hike and a view) 20 mins to Blue Mountain Ski Area and Bike Park 20 mins to Beltzville Lake 10 minutes to Tamaqua 16 minutes to The Hometown Farmer's Market (9-9:00 on Wed only) 20 minutes to Tuscarora State Park 30 mins to Cabela's Outdoor Store Restaurant Recommendations - I love to snack and eat. Ask me about savory to sweet. I teach yoga and have a super cool loft space. A class can usually be arranged during your stay. Regular classes are held Monday evenings at 5:30pm and 7:00pm and Friday mornings at 5:45am for the early birds.
Pets
Toilets
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from 
$120
 / night
1797 Farm

7. 1797 Farm

80%
(5)
17mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Located in the heart of Chester County, few locations offer so many things to see and do. Some of the loveliest creations of man or nature are nearby The cottage is on a 70 acre country estate (circa. 1797). See Longwood Gardins and many other world famous nearby places. Learn more about this land:Chester County was rated as the sixth most desirable County  to raise a family in the United States. Relax, there are no animals that want to eat you nor poisonous creatures to kill you. Bird watcher's heaven where John Audubon was inspired by rolling hills and friendly forests containing walking trails and babbling brooks. Moss, ferns, mushrooms, and a huge variety of tree species make their home here. The weather is temperate and mostly sunny and there are dozens of things to see made by man or nature, all within less than an hours drive. Many stores and locations of interest are within bicycle distance. History & Art abound and world famous Longwood Gardens is nearby. Notable industrialists  like Sun oil  , Ludens, Carnation, Dodge and Safeguard are just a few who made this their home. The farm cottage is surrounded by over 2000 acres containing walking paths and horse trails, and even an Indian chipping ground where flint arrow heads and other Indian implements were made.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$135
 / night
Farm side campsite on 11 acre farm

8. Farm side campsite on 11 acre farm

100%
(2)
18mi from Upper Gwynedd · 1 site
Learn more about this land:This is an ideal spot for a several night stay, off the beaten path but minutes from town with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. The space is just off our driveway, along side our horse fence. Additional things to note: This is our personal, farm, and business property. Expect some come and go traffic, our kids playing on the property, and pets roaming. We do our best to respect your privacy but note you’re only about 150 feet from our home and immediate lawn. On Weekdays we have several employees meet here to load landscape equipment and leave for the day. Some noise may be heard at that time (around 8AM Monday - Friday)
from 
$43
 / night
Ridley Creek State Park

9. Ridley Creek State Park

67%
(3)
State park 19mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Woods, fishing, and a colonial plantation are just minutes from Philadelphia.
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Washington Crossing State Park

10. Washington Crossing State Park

State park 24mi from Upper Gwynedd · 4 sites
Discover the historic beauty of Washington Crossing State Park.
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Potable water
French Creek State Park

11. French Creek State Park

90%
(24)
State park 26mi from Upper Gwynedd · 233 sites
Twin lakes and highland hikes await adventurers in this wooded wilderness.
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Voorhees State Park

12. Voorhees State Park

100%
(4)
State park 37mi from Upper Gwynedd · 49 sites
Discover Voorhees State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
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Spruce Run Recreation Area

13. Spruce Run Recreation Area

75%
(3)
State park 36mi from Upper Gwynedd · 67 sites
Discover Spruce Run: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
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Round Valley Recreation Area

14. Round Valley Recreation Area

96%
(12)
State park 37mi from Upper Gwynedd · 85 sites
Discover Round Valley Recreation Area's natural splendor.
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Wharton State Forest

15. Wharton State Forest

96%
(26)
State forest 48mi from Upper Gwynedd · 192 sites
Say all you want about New Jersey, you can't deny the parks are top notch.
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Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

16. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

100%
(1)
State forest 47mi from Upper Gwynedd · 91 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.
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94% (532) 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Upper Gwynedd

The Lookout

1. The Lookout

94%
(294)
44mi from Upper Gwynedd · 4 sites
Our property consists of 20 acres of the beautiful Blue Mountain. At the Lookout you can see for 40 Miles across the valley below. With views from Allentown, Lyons and Reading.  The area with the view is a shared area for both sites. Feel free to use the fire ring while you sit and watch the evening sky. It is breathtaking at night.  At the bottom of the mountain there is a Gunclub with a shooting range and you will hear shooting from the property. Please note it is far away and there is no danger Our property is mostly the mountain side. But with an area that is flat for tent camping. The property is close to Route 309 but there is a camping area away from the road. Our land is next to the road and you will hear some road noise. We are next to National Parks land which also consists of the Appalachian Trail and also against the Pennsylvania Game Lands. You can walk up the street or trail to Thunderhead Lodge Restaurant. Leaser lake is a short drive if you like fishing or kayaking. The Wanamakers Store is a unique place to visit with amazing sandwiches. The Wanamakers and Kemton railroad is close by for a weekend train ride. Bear Rock Junction is close by for mini golf and ice cream. Eight Oaks Distillery is only a few minutes away. Several wineries and antique shops as well. You may also see Appalachian Trail Thru Hikers come thru our property to stay at the hostel. Please welcome our hikers as they come to rest their weary bodies. Welcome to the Lookout. We have made many improvements to our land but also try to maintain the beauty it is. We plan to keep upgrading our property. We plan to use the land for Recreational activites. We have a Hiker Hostel in the Building. The Building was previously the Blue Mountain Lookout Restaurant but has been neglected for approximately 20 years. We are trying to restore the property to bring it back to life.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from 
$50
 / night
Lehigh Gap view at Josephine’s Farm

2. Lehigh Gap view at Josephine’s Farm

94%
(40)
46mi from Upper Gwynedd · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Breathtaking view of the Lehigh Gap at the Poconos mountains. 11 acres with access to a heated swimming pool and a breathtaking view of the gap in Palmerton, PA Close to the city of Palmerton and 6 miles away from Jim Thorpe. Appalachian hiking trails nearby, D&L biking trails and whitewater rafting at the Lehigh river
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$79
 / night
Camp Blackbird

3. Camp Blackbird

99%
(289)
48mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
*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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$72
 / night
Evansburg State Park

4. Evansburg State Park

100%
(2)
State park 5.5mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Discover the natural charm of Evansburg State Park.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
Nockamixon State Park

5. Nockamixon State Park

100%
(1)
State park 18mi from Upper Gwynedd · 10 sites
Bring your boat, fishing tackle, or horse to this lakelubbers’ playground.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
Dude, Girl! Ranch.

6. Dude, Girl! Ranch.

100%
(66)
49mi from Upper Gwynedd · 1 site
On almost 2 acres you will have a small barn with a loft and a queen mattress. There is a stove and wood to be burned. There is an outside shower, native plant gardens, a pergola with chiminea, an edible herb and vegetable garden and a fire pit. There is also a hammock under some huge Norway Spruce trees. Feel free to relax! Distance to more fun: 20 minutes to Jim Thorpe for biking, hiking, rafting, browsing cute shops, excellent restaurants. 12 minutes to Mauch Chunk Lake Park and the historic Switchback Trail 14 mins to Lehighton (Downtown Farm Market on Saturdays) Blended Bakery too! 15 mins to the Lehighton Outdoor Center for bike and rafting rentals (maybe kayak lessons) 25 minutes to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 15 minutes to Bake Oven Knob (hike and a view) 20 mins to Blue Mountain Ski Area and Bike Park 20 mins to Beltzville Lake 10 minutes to Tamaqua 16 minutes to The Hometown Farmer's Market (9-9:00 on Wed only) 20 minutes to Tuscarora State Park 30 mins to Cabela's Outdoor Store Restaurant Recommendations - I love to snack and eat. Ask me about savory to sweet. I teach yoga and have a super cool loft space. A class can usually be arranged during your stay. Regular classes are held Monday evenings at 5:30pm and 7:00pm and Friday mornings at 5:45am for the early birds.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$120
 / night
1797 Farm

7. 1797 Farm

80%
(5)
17mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Located in the heart of Chester County, few locations offer so many things to see and do. Some of the loveliest creations of man or nature are nearby The cottage is on a 70 acre country estate (circa. 1797). See Longwood Gardins and many other world famous nearby places. Learn more about this land:Chester County was rated as the sixth most desirable County  to raise a family in the United States. Relax, there are no animals that want to eat you nor poisonous creatures to kill you. Bird watcher's heaven where John Audubon was inspired by rolling hills and friendly forests containing walking trails and babbling brooks. Moss, ferns, mushrooms, and a huge variety of tree species make their home here. The weather is temperate and mostly sunny and there are dozens of things to see made by man or nature, all within less than an hours drive. Many stores and locations of interest are within bicycle distance. History & Art abound and world famous Longwood Gardens is nearby. Notable industrialists  like Sun oil  , Ludens, Carnation, Dodge and Safeguard are just a few who made this their home. The farm cottage is surrounded by over 2000 acres containing walking paths and horse trails, and even an Indian chipping ground where flint arrow heads and other Indian implements were made.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$135
 / night
Farm side campsite on 11 acre farm

8. Farm side campsite on 11 acre farm

100%
(2)
18mi from Upper Gwynedd · 1 site
Learn more about this land:This is an ideal spot for a several night stay, off the beaten path but minutes from town with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby. The space is just off our driveway, along side our horse fence. Additional things to note: This is our personal, farm, and business property. Expect some come and go traffic, our kids playing on the property, and pets roaming. We do our best to respect your privacy but note you’re only about 150 feet from our home and immediate lawn. On Weekdays we have several employees meet here to load landscape equipment and leave for the day. Some noise may be heard at that time (around 8AM Monday - Friday)
from 
$43
 / night
Ridley Creek State Park

9. Ridley Creek State Park

67%
(3)
State park 19mi from Upper Gwynedd · 2 sites
Woods, fishing, and a colonial plantation are just minutes from Philadelphia.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
Washington Crossing State Park

10. Washington Crossing State Park

State park 24mi from Upper Gwynedd · 4 sites
Discover the historic beauty of Washington Crossing State Park.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
French Creek State Park

11. French Creek State Park

90%
(24)
State park 26mi from Upper Gwynedd · 233 sites
Twin lakes and highland hikes await adventurers in this wooded wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Voorhees State Park

12. Voorhees State Park

100%
(4)
State park 37mi from Upper Gwynedd · 49 sites
Discover Voorhees State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Spruce Run Recreation Area

13. Spruce Run Recreation Area

75%
(3)
State park 36mi from Upper Gwynedd · 67 sites
Discover Spruce Run: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Campers Alike.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Round Valley Recreation Area

14. Round Valley Recreation Area

96%
(12)
State park 37mi from Upper Gwynedd · 85 sites
Discover Round Valley Recreation Area's natural splendor.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
Wharton State Forest

15. Wharton State Forest

96%
(26)
State forest 48mi from Upper Gwynedd · 192 sites
Say all you want about New Jersey, you can't deny the parks are top notch.
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Toilets
Campfires
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

16. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

100%
(1)
State forest 47mi from Upper Gwynedd · 91 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.
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