Best camping near Lake Ariel
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Caffrey Rec Area - PPL
Fair
8.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Caffrey Recreation Area PPL Camping in Pennsylvania offers scenic views of the Pocono Mountains and nearby Beltzville Lake. The campground has 177 campsites equipped with…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 65 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Keen Lake Camping and Cottage Resort in Pennsylvania offers established campsites, not dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak season, and fees vary by…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Wilsonville Rec Area - PPL
Fair
11.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
The Wilsonville Rec Area PPL Camping Area is a picturesque camping site located in Pennsylvania. Situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, this camping area is surrounded by…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Ledgedale Rec Area
Marginal
6.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Ledgedale Recreation Area is a picturesque camping destination located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. The campground features 49 campsites, most of which offer…
Why 84: live conditions (marginal) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Ironwood Point Rec Area - PPL
Marginal
7.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Ironwood Point Recreation Area is a charming camping destination located in the state of Pennsylvania. This beautiful campground offers a wide range of amenities to make your…
Why 84: live conditions (marginal) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
White Deer Camp
Fair
13.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
White Deer Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. The campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Promised Land State Park
Marginal
12.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Promised Land State Park camping area, located in Pennsylvania, offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides various amenities, including…
Why 84: live conditions (marginal) · 61 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Lake Owego Camp
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lake Owego Camp is a popular camping destination located in Pennsylvania. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. It provides…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 74 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Lackawanna State Park
Fair
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lackawanna State Park, located in the state of Pennsylvania, offers a picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to ensure a…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Camp Timber Tops
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Camp Timber Tops is a beautiful camping area in Pennsylvania. The surrounding views are breathtaking with lush green forests and mountains. There are plenty of nearby activities…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Carpenter Town
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Carpenter Town camping area in Pennsylvania offers stunning views of the mountains and is surrounded by lush greenery. The area offers hiking and fishing activities, making it a…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Wilson Campground
Marginal
13.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Wilson Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania that offers stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The camping area is nestled in the heart of the…
Why 84: live conditions (marginal) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Camp Shohola
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Camp Shohola in Pennsylvania is a premier summer camp for boys, with beautiful surrounding views of the Pocono Mountains. The camp offers a variety of activities, including…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Lake Greeley Camp
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lake Greeley Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. Situated amidst the beautiful outdoors, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Pine Forest Camp
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Located in the state of Pennsylvania, Pine Forest Camp offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 81 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Lake Ariel
The Lake Ariel area has 24 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Lake Ariel
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.