RV Parks In East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

For big rigs and full amenities, the Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday is the standout, with level concrete-patio pull-throughs up to 102 feet and full 50-amp hookups. Pocono Vacation Park in Stroudsburg is the easygoing family pick, with a pool, playground and full hookups. Cranberry Run Campground offers quieter wooded full-hookup sites, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South is a strong lakeside choice with roomy 50-amp sites. Between them you can match a park to whether you want resort polish, a shady retreat, or lake access.

Yes, the private parks here are built for RVers who want water, electric and sewer at the site. The KOA offers 50/30/20-amp full hookups, Pocono Vacation Park has both full-hookup and water-electric sites, Cranberry Run runs full-hookup pull-throughs, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South is all full hookup on 50 amp. The nearby state parks are the exception: Hickory Run and Tobyhanna offer little or no hookups but keep dump stations and, in some loops, electric sites. If full hookups matter, book a private park.

Private RV parks around East Stroudsburg generally run from the mid-$40s to the $80s per night depending on the park, the season, and whether you want a premium pull-through. Resort-style parks with pools and full hookups sit at the top of that range on summer and foliage weekends. Public state park sites are much cheaper, often in the $20s to low $30s, but they trade hookups for setting. Expect to pay peak rates and two-night weekend minimums during July, August, and October leaf season.

For summer weekends and especially fall foliage in early-to-mid October, book two to three months out, and by August for the best foliage-weekend sites. The Poconos are a quick drive from New York City and Philadelphia, so weekend demand is intense and the popular full-hookup sites go first. Midweek is a different world, often wide open even in peak season, so if your schedule is flexible you can book much later. State park sites through Recreation.gov also move fast for summer weekends.

Summer is prime for the lakes, rivers, and swimming, with warm days in the 80s and busy but lively campgrounds. Our personal favorite is late September into mid-October, when the foliage peaks, the air turns crisp, and the scenery is at its best, though you pay for it with crowds and higher rates. Spring is quiet and cheap once parks reopen mid-April, with the trade-off of mud and late-spring black flies. Winter is for ski-season diehards only, since most parks close.

Absolutely, as long as you pick the right park. The Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA is the most big-rig friendly option, with level pull-through sites as long as 102 feet and full 50-amp service, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South also has large, easy-to-access sites. The older, wooded family campgrounds can have tighter roads and shorter sites, so if you run a 40-foot coach or a long fifth wheel, call ahead to confirm site length and approach. State park loops tend to suit smaller rigs better.

Yes, and they are the reason the private parks here are popular with RVers. The KOA leads with pull-throughs up to 102 feet on concrete patios, Cranberry Run has shady full-hookup pull-throughs that make backing a non-issue, and Pocono Vacation Park mixes full-hookup and water-electric sites. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South rounds it out with roomy 50-amp full-hookup sites. Pull-through, full-hookup sites are the first to book on weekends, so if that setup matters to you, reserve early and ask for it specifically by name.

Yes. Hickory Run State Park and Tobyhanna State Park both offer public camping through the Pennsylvania DCNR, with dump stations and, in some loops, electric sites, though many are reservation-based in peak season. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Delaware State Forest have more primitive and permit-based options for those who want to get away from the resort scene. First-come availability is thinnest on summer and foliage weekends, so treat any first-come plan as a backup rather than your only plan during peak times.

Many do, which is part of the family appeal here. Pocono Vacation Park has a pool, playground and free Wi-Fi, and the KOA Holiday brings the full resort package with organized activities, a store, and deluxe patio sites. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South centers on lake recreation with swimming and boating. If amenities like a pool, planned activities, or a camp store are important for your crew, the private resort-style parks deliver them; the state parks are the choice when you would rather trade amenities for quiet and scenery.

Yes, and it is one of the main reasons RVers come here. Several private parks, including the aptly named Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA, sit within easy reach of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, so you can base at a full-hookup site and spend your days paddling, hiking, and chasing waterfalls in the park. The recreation area itself has more primitive and permit-based camping if you want to be right in it. For most RVers, a nearby private park plus day trips into the Gap is the sweet spot.

Plenty, which is why the Poconos are such a strong RV destination. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area anchors the outdoor scene with paddling, hiking, and river time, Bushkill Falls draws visitors as the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," and Hickory Run State Park hides the remarkable Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark. Add lakes for swimming and fishing, over 150 in the region, plus waterparks and family attractions in the towns. You can easily fill a week without repeating yourself, mixing quiet nature days with the busier resort attractions.

Most are not. The typical Pocono private park runs from mid-April through late October, closing and winterizing for the snowy months to protect their water systems. A handful of parks near the ski resorts stay open for winter recreation, but they are the exception, so never assume a park is open off-season without calling. State park campgrounds are largely seasonal too. If you are planning a shoulder-season or winter trip, confirm openings directly and expect a much shorter list of choices than in summer.

It comes down to what you value. Private parks like the KOA, Pocono Vacation Park, and Cranberry Run give you full hookups, pull-through sites, pools, and easy big-rig access, which is the better call if you want comfort and convenience. State parks like Hickory Run and Tobyhanna trade hookups for setting, with quieter, more natural sites at a lower price and a dump station on hand. Our rule of thumb: private parks for a full-service base with the family, state parks for a cheaper, more scenic escape.

For big rigs and full amenities, the Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday is the standout, with level concrete-patio pull-throughs up to 102 feet and full 50-amp hookups. Pocono Vacation Park in Stroudsburg is the easygoing family pick, with a pool, playground and full hookups. Cranberry Run Campground offers quieter wooded full-hookup sites, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South is a strong lakeside choice with roomy 50-amp sites. Between them you can match a park to whether you want resort polish, a shady retreat, or lake access.

Yes, the private parks here are built for RVers who want water, electric and sewer at the site. The KOA offers 50/30/20-amp full hookups, Pocono Vacation Park has both full-hookup and water-electric sites, Cranberry Run runs full-hookup pull-throughs, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South is all full hookup on 50 amp. The nearby state parks are the exception: Hickory Run and Tobyhanna offer little or no hookups but keep dump stations and, in some loops, electric sites. If full hookups matter, book a private park.

Private RV parks around East Stroudsburg generally run from the mid-$40s to the $80s per night depending on the park, the season, and whether you want a premium pull-through. Resort-style parks with pools and full hookups sit at the top of that range on summer and foliage weekends. Public state park sites are much cheaper, often in the $20s to low $30s, but they trade hookups for setting. Expect to pay peak rates and two-night weekend minimums during July, August, and October leaf season.

For summer weekends and especially fall foliage in early-to-mid October, book two to three months out, and by August for the best foliage-weekend sites. The Poconos are a quick drive from New York City and Philadelphia, so weekend demand is intense and the popular full-hookup sites go first. Midweek is a different world, often wide open even in peak season, so if your schedule is flexible you can book much later. State park sites through Recreation.gov also move fast for summer weekends.

Summer is prime for the lakes, rivers, and swimming, with warm days in the 80s and busy but lively campgrounds. Our personal favorite is late September into mid-October, when the foliage peaks, the air turns crisp, and the scenery is at its best, though you pay for it with crowds and higher rates. Spring is quiet and cheap once parks reopen mid-April, with the trade-off of mud and late-spring black flies. Winter is for ski-season diehards only, since most parks close.

Absolutely, as long as you pick the right park. The Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA is the most big-rig friendly option, with level pull-through sites as long as 102 feet and full 50-amp service, and Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South also has large, easy-to-access sites. The older, wooded family campgrounds can have tighter roads and shorter sites, so if you run a 40-foot coach or a long fifth wheel, call ahead to confirm site length and approach. State park loops tend to suit smaller rigs better.

Yes, and they are the reason the private parks here are popular with RVers. The KOA leads with pull-throughs up to 102 feet on concrete patios, Cranberry Run has shady full-hookup pull-throughs that make backing a non-issue, and Pocono Vacation Park mixes full-hookup and water-electric sites. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South rounds it out with roomy 50-amp full-hookup sites. Pull-through, full-hookup sites are the first to book on weekends, so if that setup matters to you, reserve early and ask for it specifically by name.

Yes. Hickory Run State Park and Tobyhanna State Park both offer public camping through the Pennsylvania DCNR, with dump stations and, in some loops, electric sites, though many are reservation-based in peak season. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Delaware State Forest have more primitive and permit-based options for those who want to get away from the resort scene. First-come availability is thinnest on summer and foliage weekends, so treat any first-come plan as a backup rather than your only plan during peak times.

Many do, which is part of the family appeal here. Pocono Vacation Park has a pool, playground and free Wi-Fi, and the KOA Holiday brings the full resort package with organized activities, a store, and deluxe patio sites. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South centers on lake recreation with swimming and boating. If amenities like a pool, planned activities, or a camp store are important for your crew, the private resort-style parks deliver them; the state parks are the choice when you would rather trade amenities for quiet and scenery.

Yes, and it is one of the main reasons RVers come here. Several private parks, including the aptly named Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA, sit within easy reach of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, so you can base at a full-hookup site and spend your days paddling, hiking, and chasing waterfalls in the park. The recreation area itself has more primitive and permit-based camping if you want to be right in it. For most RVers, a nearby private park plus day trips into the Gap is the sweet spot.

Plenty, which is why the Poconos are such a strong RV destination. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area anchors the outdoor scene with paddling, hiking, and river time, Bushkill Falls draws visitors as the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," and Hickory Run State Park hides the remarkable Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark. Add lakes for swimming and fishing, over 150 in the region, plus waterparks and family attractions in the towns. You can easily fill a week without repeating yourself, mixing quiet nature days with the busier resort attractions.

Most are not. The typical Pocono private park runs from mid-April through late October, closing and winterizing for the snowy months to protect their water systems. A handful of parks near the ski resorts stay open for winter recreation, but they are the exception, so never assume a park is open off-season without calling. State park campgrounds are largely seasonal too. If you are planning a shoulder-season or winter trip, confirm openings directly and expect a much shorter list of choices than in summer.

It comes down to what you value. Private parks like the KOA, Pocono Vacation Park, and Cranberry Run give you full hookups, pull-through sites, pools, and easy big-rig access, which is the better call if you want comfort and convenience. State parks like Hickory Run and Tobyhanna trade hookups for setting, with quieter, more natural sites at a lower price and a dump station on hand. Our rule of thumb: private parks for a full-service base with the family, state parks for a cheaper, more scenic escape.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near East Stroudsburg.