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The Lookout

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190 reviews
· New Tripoli, Lehigh, Pennsylvania
20 acres hosted by Glen & Bernadette L.
2 tent sites
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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.
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Primitive site 2

96% (146)
Tent site · Sleeps 12
No showers available between November - April 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.  The Pictures of the lake are from Leaser Lake which is a few miles away. I also want to make people aware that there is a gun club at the bottom of the mountain and you may hear shooting at the range especially on the weekend. Please note this is far away and will not affect you other than the noise. 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 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.  Campsiet 2 is commonly accessible with 2 wheel drive. But in bad weather or rain we suggest 4 wheel drive only. This site has a fire ring, table and Hammock. This site is remote and located in the woods.  This is also the closest to The Appalachian Trail and Thunderhead Lodge with a short walk thru the National Parks land. We have placed an arrow on the path as you go up the path further. I also laid some branches across the path so people see where to cut thru.
Campfires allowed
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No potable water
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The Lookout Site 1

91% (106)
Tent site · Sleeps 12
PLEASE NOTE  No showers available between November thru April Site 1 is very flat with some gravel area and some freshly planted grass. This site is easy to drive to and can park right at the site. Perfect for someone who wants to car camp or tenting. There are some trees to hang a hammock on as well. As mentioned in the reviews there is some guest who have mentioned the glass on the property at site 1. We have brought in 4 dump truck loads of fill to help with this situation. It is a lot better. We have also planted grass and will continue to when no one has the site booked. The glass is from the previous owner who had fill brought in.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
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Picnic table
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New Tripoli, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Glen & Bernadette L.

Joined in May 2021
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