Best camping near Old Forge
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Old Forge, 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 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Carpenter Town
Fair
12.9 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
85Elite
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#2
Frances Slocum State Park
Fair
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Frances Slocum State Park in northeastern Pennsylvania offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with a mix of tent, trailer, and RV sites—some with electric hookups…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#3
Lackawanna State Park
Fair
13.3 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
85Elite
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#4
Moon Lake County Park
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Moon Lake County Park is a picturesque camping area located in Pennsylvania. The campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With spacious…
Why 84: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
001 Carvolth
Fair
10.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 92°F
001 Carvolth is a backcountry campground located near Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. The site welcomes tent camping in a rustic, undeveloped setting. Visit during warmer…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#6
003 Sassafras Hill
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Sassafras Hill is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Scranton. This primitive camping area offers an…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#7
002 Fireline
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
002 Fireline is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania DCNR near Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania. This primitive camping area offers backcountry tent camping…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#8
Manny Gordon 001
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Manny Gordon 001 is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania DCNR near Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. This primitive camping area offers backcountry experiences…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#9
Manny Gordon 002
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Manny Gordon 002 is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Wilkes-Barre. This facility offers primitive tent…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#10
Manny Gordon 003
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Manny Gordon 003 is a backcountry campground operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Wilkes-Barre. This primitive camping area offers…
Why 71: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#11
Camp Lackawanna
Fair
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Camp Lackawanna is a campground located near Back Mountain in northeastern Pennsylvania. The facility offers camping opportunities in a rural setting within the state's Pocono…
Why 60: live conditions (fair) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Old Forge
The Old Forge area has 11 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 Old Forge
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.