Best camping near Pocono Lake
23 campgrounds · 23 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Pocono Lake, 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 23 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Manny Gordon 002
Marginal
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#2
Manny Gordon 003
Marginal
5.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Manny Gordon 001
Marginal
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Manny Gordon 001 is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania DCNR near Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. This primitive camping area offers backcountry experiences…
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#4
002 Fireline
Marginal
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
002 Fireline is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania DCNR near Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania. This primitive camping area offers backcountry tent camping…
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#5
003 Sassafras Hill
Marginal
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Sassafras Hill is a backcountry campground operated by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Scranton. This primitive camping area offers an…
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#6
001 Carvolth
Marginal
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#7
Camptel Poconos
Marginal
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camptel Poconos is a campground located near Hazleton in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains region. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping. The area experiences pleasant…
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#8
Camp Shehaqua
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Shehaqua is a beautiful camping area located in Pennsylvania. It offers a variety of nearby activities, including hiking, fishing, and swimming. The campground amenities are…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Tobyhanna State Park
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Tobyhanna State Park camping area is located in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania, offering stunning views of the surrounding forests and mountains. The…
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#10
Camp Daddy Allen
Marginal
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Daddy Allen in Pennsylvania offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and forests, with nearby activities including hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The campground…
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#11
Organized Group Tenting Area
Marginal
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
The Organized Group Tenting Area in Pennsylvania is a fantastic camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in a scenic area, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Hickory Run State Park
Marginal
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Hickory Run State Park is a popular camping destination located in the state of Pennsylvania. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
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#13
Mount Pocono Campground
Marginal
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Mount Pocono Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. It offers a range of amenities that cater to both seasoned campers and beginners. The…
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#14
Pennsylvania Youth Forestry Camp #2
Marginal
11.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Pennsylvania Youth Forestry Camp #2 is a popular camping area located in the state of Pennsylvania. The campground offers numerous amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
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#15
Lehigh Gorge Campground
Marginal
11.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Lehigh Gorge Campground is a great camping spot in Pennsylvania that offers stunning views of the natural surroundings. The campground is located near the Lehigh River, and…
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Camping near Pocono Lake
The Pocono Lake area has 23 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 Pocono Lake
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.