# The Lookout

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- **Location:** New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Price:** from $40.00/night
- **Rating:** 95% recommend (340 reviews)
- **Sites:** 2
- **Size:** 20 acres
- **Host:** Glen & Bernadette  L.

## Overview

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.

## Highlights

- **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Off-roading (OHV), Snow sports, Whitewater paddling, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, Lake, Mountainous

## Sites

- **Primitive site 2** (tents, up to 12 guests, $50.00/night)
- **The Lookout Site 1** (tents, up to 12 guests, $50.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> The host was very responsive when we needed help, seemed like super friendly people! the site was spacious and private other than the highway close by.
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> - Jordan H., October 28, 2026

> We had a great time!! We will be back😊
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> - Maura M., October 25, 2026

> Nice spot near the AT
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> - Spencer L., October 12, 2026

> The site is on a slope, so definitely be prepared to sleep on a bit of a slant. The view was beautiful. There was some glass on the ground, but it wasn’t terrible. We had our dog with us and it didn’t seem to bother her at all. The highway is right there, so you can hear cars, but it was still surprisingly peaceful and didn’t bother us much. We met the owner and he was really nice. Privacy at night was good, but during the day there were a lot of hikers and trail workers walking by while we were making breakfast. Overall, it’s a beautiful spot and a really good place for a one-night camping ge…
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> - Brandon G., September 15, 2026

> Beautiful view! Great location. Right off the Appalachian trail and close to a lot of places we wanted to visit. We will return
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> - Monica  M., September 10, 2026