Lake Camping in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania: Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Organic Farm in the Pocono Mts.

3 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · East Stroudsburg, PA

Our chemical free farm is set on 45 acres overlooking the iconic Delaware Water Gap in the Pocono Mountains! We're located 1 hour from NYC and 1.5 hours from Philadelphia. There are plenty of activities within the 45 acres: hiking, fishing, farming activities, bird watching, biking all on site. We have luscious fields of sustainably produced vegetables, fruit and flowers. Explore the Delaware river from our boat launch or one of the great canoe rental companies. Hike Mt. Tammany, Ski Shawnee Mt, walk the Appalachian Trail, visit America's oldest jazz club in Delaware Water Gap or visit the dozens of water falls surrounding our farm for a swim. (Autumn is camping season in the poconos, bring blankets and plan hikes for excellent fall foliage) We have 3 camping locations which you can park near with your vehicle. They are all private camps and out of sight from others. Our camps sites are for people that like camping in the mountains and near a working farm. Our farm and the community we built is focused on sustainable living with nature, local self reliance, and kindness. Also, feel free to join us in the fields, request a tour, pet a goat, smell a pig, and check out our DIY home renovation, (built with hempcrete). Pets should not be off leash unless well behaved and pets should not be left unattended. truck campers are allowed if they're under 8 feet. No trailers/campers.

The Lookout

4 sites · Tents20 acres · New Tripoli, PA

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.

Maple Grove Farms

22 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Alleghenyville, PA

Hello, come over for a stay on our 26 acre farmers. You will be next door to a 5 acre pond full of fish to catch and surrounded by wildlife. The site is in the field next to the pasture occupied by cows or a horse depending on the time of year. Perfect for camping and hammocking. RVs are welcome as well but there is not electric or water hookup. We would love to have you.

Historical Lake Front Barn

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Mendham, NJ

Nestled in the mountainside in Morris County this 10 acre farm estate is home to a plethora of wildlife, small lake, and large brook that runs through the property. The lake is home to native wildlife and the brook is loaded with trout. There are a couple of professionally maintained landscaping areas perfect for camping and firepit. It comes with a firepit, and everything you need for an amazing night out in the wilderness. There are beautiful hiking trails on site as well as right across the way adjacent to the property that are highly regarded in the state. The most secluded property you can imagine, it is home to some truly magnificent wildlife. There is no littering, and absolutely no hunting. As a nature lover, the respect I have shown these animals, is the reason why they love it here. Who knows what you may see! Firewood is available for purchase at the top of the driveway. It is handcut and seasoned for 3 years and stored in a custom hutch. $5 a compartment money goes in the mailbox.

Camp Nox ⛺️

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Plumsteadville, PA

Escape the crowded campgrounds and enjoy an off-grid, private campsite along the Tohickon Creek and adjacent to Lake Nockamixon State Park. Located on top of a wooded ridge that overlooks the winding Tohickon Creek, this single 20+ acre campsite is peaceful with abundant wildlife. Secluded enough for you to unwind and relax but conveniently close to the small towns of Ottsville, Easton, Bethlehem, Frenchtown, New Hope and Doylestown. Spend your time relaxing at camp, at the creek or exploring adjacent Nockamixon State Park. The park offers fishing, paddle boarding and boating opportunities on the lake, and swimming, mountain biking, and hiking in the park. Ralph Stover, Peace Valley, Ringing Rocks and Delaware Canal State Parks are only a 15-minute drive for outdoor enthusiasts. If you looking for dining and shopping experiences, we would love to share some local gems based on your interests. Our campsite is accessible by car and set up so you can start relaxing as soon as possible. The 10x12’ canvas tent includes a bunk bed with two queen memory foam mattresses. Bring your own favorite linens and make yourself at home. The campsite offers a campfire pit, firewood, seating, a picnic area, a food prep area, water and a well-maintained porta-potty. The canvas tent sleeps 4 but feel free to pitch another tent (or rent one of ours) for additional sleeping space. The campsite has parking for up to three vehicle but is not able to accommodate RV's or travel trailers. Plan your perfect getaway at this peaceful secluded site! Check us out on Instagram: Camp_Nox for additional info. We look forward to hosting you. Happy Camping!

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camp griffin

9 sites · Lodging5 acres · Pittstown, NJ

camp griffin has been in my family for 49 years and it is a very special and sacred place!Learn more about this land:Set on an elevated platform on a natural grass field, surrounded by wildflowers is a Pittstown Yurt. Inside you'll find comfortable blankets, a full size bed, and perfect spot to get away for a few days. Our tent is a 4-season rated enclosure to keep out the elements while you enjoy your nights in comfort. We have a heater which keeps you toasty even on the coldest nights! The local area is bounding with adventure, quaint riverfront towns, flea markets, antiquing, river rafting, kayaking, farmers markets, apple picking, pumpkin picking and great hiking... We have a fire pit for your use and enjoyment... the possibilities are endless... we are pet friendly, please note that we have two Weimaraners who love other dogs and are super friendly!!!

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Contemporary Pocono Cabin/RV

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Eagle Lake, PA

Learn more about this land:Welcome to our getaway in beautiful Pocono Mountains! Fully stocked and ready for your nature escape. Featuring 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, large deck and firepit space steps away from a private community lake with sandy beaches, swimming and fishing! Amenities: Essentials Cleaning products Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Portable fans Carbon monoxide alarm Smoke alarm Coffee maker Dining table

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Camp Blackbird

2 sites · RVs, Tents28 acres · Lehighton, PA

*Dear Campers, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be hosting during the 2024 season. Sharing our land with you and providing a space to create memories that will hopefully last a lifetime has been a great joy to us. Thank you for spending time with us and, as always, happy camping. Sarah and Stein * Camp Blackbird is a 28 acre property that runs along Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, PA. So besides the camp, there is an additional 3,002-acres of state park to explore. There are a total of 2 sites. The land was vacant for decades and unfortunately used to dump household garbage during that time. We cleaned up the land, built a home and bat habitat. We, Sarah and Stein, always disliked renting a camp site somewhere and then ending up on top of people. So it was our goal to make space on our land for campers like us that want to be surrounded by nature, not other camp sites. A portion of the proceeds from your stay will be donated to bat habitat conservation and bat sanctuaries around the world. We are grateful for the hundreds of campers that have stayed with us. Thank you to all of you that have left a clean site and not made unnecessary noise that would disturb the countless species that share the forest with us. Also, Thank You for patronizing local businesses while you are here. We'll give you a map so you can see where to take a short walk to get to the lake. There are miles of hiking trails a few minutes walk from your campsite. Beltzville Lake is a great place for paddling. The boat launch is just a few minutes drive from Camp. In addition to the beautiful immediate surroundings, we are centrally located near many exciting destinations. Year round activities at Blue Mountain Resort, adventure on The Appalachian Trail, fine dining, biking the rail trail and whitewater rafting in Jim Thorpe, all within a 25 minute drive. The property is not suitable for parties or events. The area is a QUIET ZONE. Ideal for people looking to unplug from it all and become one with nature. It is teaming with wildlife and is ideal for birding. The hosts mission is to disturb wildlife and its habitats as little as possible. VERY IMPORTANT - NO PARTIES or unregistered guests on the property. There are other campgrounds in the area that are great for people who want to party. We welcome pets. Please add your photos! Especially of your dog camping! Check out the 300+ photos past campers have added. So many of them are dogs camping it up. We, the hosts, live on the property about 700 ft from the campsite. We try to have minimal interactions with the guests to ensure privacy and personal space but we're always reachable.

Camping next to Park and Preserve

2 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Canadensis, PA

Learn more about this land:There is a creek, a pond and small waterfalls just a short walk through the woods and there is a park with several amenities also a short walk through the property. Trails and a playground for kids with a slide and such alongside a baseball field and pavilions with bbqs, basketball courts and volleyball too, a fountain pond with fish and bathrooms, commode and sink only.

Pocono Waterfront Retreat

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Tobyhanna, PA

Welcome to your Pocono Waterfront Retreat! We are just a skip, hop and a jump away from the lake. Step outside and hear the sound of the water from the creek next to us, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. Summit lake is also known to be great for fishing. You can fish on our lake using our dock. We provide some kayaks and boats for some water activities and also have a game area that includes a shuffleboard, a pool table, electronic dartboard, a Foosball for you to enjoy indoors. The space Our 4 bedroom two bath home is over 2000 sqft. It has an open concept entertainment area with tons of games for some friendly competition with friends and family. Some of our amenities include: - smart 70” TV. We provide Hulu (that has many channels like ESPN+ and Disney+). TV has Roku so you can access your own preferred account for streaming. 3 bedrooms have TV except bunk bed room. -king bed in largest room - Central air conditioning and heating. - electric fireplace - arcade machine with 5 games -The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary items you need to make a meal. - fire pit with plenty of chairs to sit around ( BYO firewood) - outdoor dining table -large 6 burner propane grill - Included are boats for you to use if you want some water fun, we have two pedal boats, a row boat and a tandem kayak. - We have an 8x12 floating dock with a ramp where you can launch our boats or simply sit to go fishing. -we also provide adult/child life vests Location We are located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains! Approximate distance to main attractions in Poconos Mountains: - Kalahari Waterpark (6 mins away) - Mountain Creek Riding Stables (10 mins away) - Camelback Mountain Resort (15 mins) - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park (15 mins) - Tannersville Premium Outlet Shopping (15 mins away) - Camel Beach & Aquatopia (18 mins away) - Pocono Raceway (18 mins away) - Stock Car Racing Experience (20 mins away) - Skytop Ziplining (24 mins away) - Pocono Whitewater Rafting (32 mins away) - Whitewater Challengers Rafting (36 mins away) There are a few supermarkets about 5-10 mins away for grocery shopping. Restaurants are close by, about 5 minutes away to get some pizza, chinese food or Perkins. There is also a Walmart, an ALDI and CVS if you need some last minute supplies. *There are also optional community facilities you can access for a small daily fee (currently at $5 per person a day) There is a beach, a newly renovated outdoor pool, and a basketball court. If you are interested to use the facility, you can purchase a wristband during your stay or inquire with your host prior so you can get more details about it. Guest access Guests will be able to use the whole home and lake access in the backyard. There is ample parking in front paved driveway. You will be receiving a door code the day before your travel, it is a unique code that will only activate at time of check in. * Host will require a liability waiver after booking. Our HOA requires a tenant registration form filled out and submitted a week prior to arrival ( for last minute bookings, you will need to submit this form back as soon as I send it with your confirmation). *For lake fishing: You need a fishing license to fish in any lake in PA. Security and Game commission does show up to check so make sure you are in compliance. Host will not be responsible for you ticket violation if caught. Our dock will only allow up to 1000 lbs of weight at once, about 4-6 persons and less if carrying a boat to launch. Guests will wear life vests on the dock, boats and swimming on the lake. Guests will not leave any personal belongings on the dock or leave out chairs to avoid any loss of property. Guests will not release the floating dock off the secured attachment on the shore anchor. NO ACCESS to lake Spillway: At any time, do not attempt to swim or hang out on or near the lake spillway ( located to the right of propery) This is very dangerous and is a violation of our HOA rules. You will incur a fine from security dept if caught. I really appreciate your cooperation for your safety. Other things to note Please read " HOUSE RULES" before booking. We have a Well water system, bring your own preferred water bottle for drinking. We have a water filtration system for the house and a Brita if you would like to use it. We also have a queen sofa pull out bed in the living room and a futon in the largest room for when you need it. Our home is fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, blender, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, spices, bar seating. Firewood is not included. Bring your own firewood for the fire pit.

Classic Pocono Lakefront

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Tobyhanna, PA

Welcome to Classic Pocono Lakefront Cabin! This modern A-frame with its picturesque location is the perfect getaway for family and friends looking for a serene escape from the city. Our cabin boasts a private dock where you can soak up the sun, go fishing, or launch one of our kayaks for a leisurely paddle on the tranquil lake. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the surrounding woods and the soothing sounds of nature. The space After taking in the stunning views of Lake Carobeth from your private dock, where you can soak up the sun or hang out by the fire pit. Step inside and marvel at this newly renovated, stylish cabin to find a comfortable living area with a gas fireplace, perfect for snuggling up with a good book or your favorite movie. We have a fully stocked kitchen, all stainless steel appliances to help you whip up a delicious meal, and there's plenty of space to enjoy it together at the dining table. Welcome to our game room! Where we've embraced the retro vibe of the 1980s with our decor! You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you take in the vibrant colors, bold patterns, and geometric shapes that are synonymous with this iconic era. Bring back the nostalgia with popular games on the Pac-Man arcade machine. Enjoy a game of pool and darts, or simply hang out and gather with friends and family in our entertainment/game room. The cabin has three cozy bedrooms, each with comfortable bedding to ensure a good night's sleep. There are two full bathrooms, one is located next to the master's bedroom adjacent to an extra sleeping area in the loft. Just some of our many amenities worth noting: - Smart TV's. Paramount+, Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN. TV has Roku so you can access your own preferred account for streaming. - Every room has a mini split air conditioning and heating. - Gas fireplace -The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary items you need to make a meal. We also have a coffee station. - fire pit with plenty of chairs to sit around. - Propane grill and outdoor dining table on our back deck. - Included are 2 single kayaks, 1 canoe, and 2 row boats for you to use if you want some water fun. -We provide adult/child life vests. Location: We are located in A Pocono Country Place community where you also can have access to these facilities for a daily fee of $12 per person per day, It is only a a block away, barely 2 minute walk from the cabin: - Beach lake access ( closed for winter ) -Outdoor swimming pool ( closed for winter) -Basketball and tennis courts -Children's outdoor play area -Miniature golf course Approximate distance to main attractions in Poconos Mountains: - Kalahari Waterpark (19 mins away) - Mountain Creek Riding Stables (18 mins away) - Camelback Mountain Resort (24 mins) - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park (22 mins) - Tannersville Premium Outlet Shopping (21 mins away) - Camel Beach & Aquatopia (27 mins away) - Skytop Ziplining (29 mins away) - Pocono Whitewater Rafting (40 mins away) We can't wait to host you at our beautiful lakefront cabin in the Poconos Mountains! Guest access Guests will be able to use the whole home and lake access in the backyard. There is ample parking in the driveway. You will be receiving a door code the day before your travel. It is a unique code that will only activate at the time of check-in. *For lake fishing: You need a fishing license to fish in any lake in PA. Security and Game Commission does show up so make sure you are in compliance. To ACCESS our lakefront cabin, a tenant registration form and waiver are needed prior to your arrival. By booking our home, you agree to comply with this requirement. The host will have the right to cancel your booking within 24 from the travel date if this requirement is not fulfilled with NO refunds. Other things to note Please read " HOUSE RULES" before booking. IMPORTANT INFO * Host will require a liability waiver after booking. Our HOA requires a tenant registration form filled out and submitted a week prior to arrival ( for last-minute bookings, you will need to submit this form and return it back to me as soon as I send it with your confirmation). *We don’t offer refunds for weather, park closures, changes in travel itinerary, or mismanaged expectations. There shall be no refunds of rent for shortened stays due to family emergencies or change of # of guests attending. Power outages and the internet provider being down are beyond our control and no refund policy will apply. Read our description on our listing, and inquire from your hosts regarding the property if you have certain expectations that we may/ or may not meet. Please make sure to check our cancellation policy prior to booking, and avail of your own travel insurance or through Airbnb insurance most especially if you opted for a nonrefundable booking promotion. We have public city water, with a water filtration system on our fridge. You may bring your own preferred water bottle for drinking if you like. We also have a queen sofa pull-out bed in the game room and a futon in the loft area for extra sleeping. All linens for bedrooms and extra sleeping are provided. Our home is fully equipped with/ stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove/oven, blender, dishware/silverware, a Keurig and drip coffee maker, a toaster oven, and a blender. Firewood is NOT included. Bring your own firewood for the fire pit.

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