Dispersed Camping in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Showing 23 locations in Carbon County.
100 Mile View Campground
This scenic ridge line campground offers spacious sites with panoramic views of the gorge. Access is secured behind a coded gate, requiring visitors to contact the host in advance. Basic amenities include portable toilets, and standard front-wheel-drive vehicles can access the sites even in damp conditions.
Appalachian Trail Campsite near Bear Rocks
A basic hike-in campsite situated along the Appalachian Trail corridor.
Bake Oven Knob Dispersed Spot
A remote dispersed camping spot situated along the Appalachian Trail corridor near Bake Oven Knob.
Bear Rocks Backcountry Spot
A remote backcountry clearing located along the Appalachian Trail near Bear Rocks.
Blue Mountain Appalachian Trail Backcountry Campsites
A collection of backcountry hike-in campsites located along the Appalachian Trail on the ridge of Blue Mountain near Palmerton. These primitive tent sites offer scenic views of the Lehigh Gap and surrounding valleys but have no vehicle access.
Blue Mountain AT Campsite 1
Hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Appalachian Trail on the Blue Mountain ridge near Palmerton.
Blue Mountain AT Campsite 2
Primitive hike-in campsite situated along the Appalachian Trail corridor overlooking the Lehigh Gap area.
Blue Mountain AT Campsite 3
Backcountry trailside campsite on the Blue Mountain ridge, accessible only by foot via the Appalachian Trail.
Blue Mountain AT Campsite 4
Simple hike-in tent site along the scenic ridge of the Appalachian Trail near Palmerton.
Blue Mountain AT Campsite 5
Hike-in backcountry campsite located on the wooded slopes of Blue Mountain along the Appalachian Trail.
Blue Mountain Trailside Dispersed
A simple trailside dispersed camping spot located near the Appalachian Trail and Blue Mountain in a heavily wooded area.
Campsite 305
Numbered campsite located in a quiet wooded setting in Carbon County.
Campsite 306
Numbered campsite located in a quiet wooded setting in Carbon County.
Camptel Poconos
A developed commercial glamping and resort campground located in the scenic Poconos region.
Choke Creek Backcountry Site
A remote hike-in backcountry campsite located near Choke Creek Falls in a scenic forested setting.
Emerald Hollow Campground
Developed private campground offering structured campsites in a wooded setting off State Road.
Jim Thorpe Campground
A developed campground located near the historic town of Jim Thorpe, offering standard amenities in a wooded mountain setting.
Laurel Lake Campsites
Shaded wooded sites catering strictly to RVs with water and electric hookups. Please note that tent camping, Jeep, and van camping are not permitted at this facility.
Mauch Chunk Lake County Park
A popular county park offering scenic lakeside camping with modern amenities. Features tent and RV sites, pavilions, and access to swimming, boating, and hiking trails.
New Tripoli Campsite
A primitive walk-in campsite designated for hikers traveling along the Appalachian Trail.
Pinchot Trail Backcountry Campsite
A peaceful backcountry campsite situated along the scenic Pinchot Trail in Pinchot State Forest.
Sunny Rest Campground
A private resort campground located near Palmerton offering various amenities and hookups.
The Woods LGBT Camping Resort
The Woods LGBT Camping Resort is a private, membership-only clothing-optional resort. It offers several hundred campsites, including space for tents, RVs, and off-grid dry camping. Amenities include a swimming pool, an on-site bar and restaurant, a well-stocked store, hiking trails, and clean, recently renovated restrooms.