11 acres hosted by Keith C.
2 tent sites
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
We offer two primitive tent camping sites on our private wooded acreage surrounding our residence, located 6 miles outside the town of Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania. Our 2 sites are located on the Southern slope of Scrub Mountain at an elevation of 1473 ft, in the Bear Creek Drainage area a beautiful and rugged tributary to the Lehigh River
Our 2 Tent campsites are completely landscaped and contain all basic amenities such as water, electric, stone fire rings, with tables and chairs.The property is completely wooded secluded and quiet however the property is frequented by potentially dangerous wildlife such as bears coyotes and rattlesnakes. Guests are given a brief orientation upon arrival as to potential dangers and basic rules. To protect our guests our property is video monitored with night vision cameras and perimeter sensing alarms which are activated after dark which alert the hosts to any potential unwelcome trespassers crossing over the perimeter.
Our location is a great base camp for those outdoor adventurers looking to explore the Lehigh River Gorge, Hickory Run State Park, SGL#141 and other natural attractions of Carbon County, PA. Our property provides convenient access to many outdoor activities such as Whitewater Rafting, on the famous and scenic Lehigh River. Mountain Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail, Day Hiking to scenic vistas and we are within short driving distance of several Scenic Waterfalls. Our prize possession is the outstanding trout fishing in the Lehigh River and it's numerous tributaries, all of which have good populations of Native Brook Trout, Wild Brown Trout and wild and stocked Rainbow Trout as well as many other cold water fish species. Our location further provides top notch wildlife viewing and photography on our private property you are highly likely to encounter black bears, coyotes, whitetail deer, wild turkey and even an occasional mountain lion, as well as many other various other game species. For you bird watchers this part of the Poconos has an exceptional population of wild birds some very rare.
Your Campsite Hosts are Keith and Deborah and their 3 lovable and friendly rescue Dogs Sophie, Trinity, and Neo who all reside on the property in the main house (Please if you do not enjoy Dogs please do not book a stay here), The Main House is open to all guests for bathroom, showers, laundry, and kitchen use if necessary, or to escape potentially dangerous weather or wildlife. Keith (58), Debby (60) and the dogs are highly experienced outdoor adventurers who enjoy backpacking, camping, kayaking, fishing and Rockhounding along with many other outdoor pursuits. As hosts their goal is to provide their guests with a safe, relaxing and adventurous getaway. Keith owns and operates an Outdoor Adventure Guide Service known as Bear Mountain Adventures providing personalized outdoor adventures in and around the Lehigh River Gorge and Carbon County, PA. Your Hosts can suggest, plan, outfit, and even guide you on any outdoor excursion you would like to enjoy during your stay., and they are happy to provide you with information on all the hidden natural wonders of the area.
If you seek to avoid the crowded commercial and state campgrounds then we got you covered, book a stay at our semi-primitive campsites at our remote mountain home and let us provided you with true and individualized mountain hospitality. We look forward to seeing you on the Mountain.
