Dispersed Camping in Pike County, Pennsylvania
Showing 27 locations in Pike County.
Bobov Mesivta Camp
A private youth camp facility in Pike County, strictly closed to public overnight camping.
Buckhorn Primitive Camping Area
A quiet and secluded primitive camping area situated within Delaware State Forest.
Camp Firestone
A private youth camping facility situated near scenic waterfalls and regional hiking trails.
Camp Gan Israel in the Poconos
Private youth camp facility. Public overnight stays, parking, and camping are strictly prohibited on these premises.
Camp Nah-Jee-Wah
This is a private youth sleepaway camp facility closed to public camping.
Camp Speers YMCA
A private youth camp and outdoor education center offering reservation-only group facilities.
CCC Camp Designated Site (E-14)
Designated motorized campsite E-14, known as the CCC Camp site, situated within Delaware State Forest.
Delaware State Forest - Five Mile Meadow Road
Wooded designated state forest campsites located along Five Mile Meadow Road. These quiet, rustic sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, but they require a paid reservation in advance.
Delaware State Forest - Highline Area
A quiet, designated motorized campsite nestled in Delaware State Forest. The site features a flat, level clearing with a fire ring and picnic table, offering a private setting surrounded by deep woods.
Delaware State Forest - Rest Stop Campsites
Designated numbered campsites (O-18 and O-19) located within Delaware State Forest just off Route 6. The sites offer flat gravel pads, fire rings, and picnic tables, but suffer from significant highway noise during the day. Site O-19 is larger and more trailer-friendly.
Dingmans Ferry Campground
Located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, this developed concessionaire-operated campground sits right on the Delaware River. It offers excellent river access for boating and float trips, with campsites situated both along the riverbank and up in the wooded forest terrace. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, and portable toilets. The area is highly popular and bustling in peak summer, but offers a tranquil setting during the shoulder seasons.
High Point State Park - Sawmill Lake Campground
This scenic park campground features designated family campsites situated directly along the shores of Sawmill Lake. The campground provides a quiet wooded atmosphere, complete with fire rings, picnic tables, and flushable pit toilets nearby. It is an excellent base for exploring local hiking trails.
Kittatinny canoe and campground
A private, paid campground located along the Delaware River offering RV and tent sites, with a boat launch and convenient highway access. Amenities include a dump station and restrooms, though the crowded atmosphere and noisy conditions during peak periods can impact the experience.
Kittatinny K-Camp
Kittatinny K-Camp offers developed camping facilities near the Delaware River, providing a structured outdoor experience with basic amenities.
Lake Adventure RV Resort
A private, gated RV community and resort association.
Lake Owego Camp
A private youth summer camp facility on Lake Owego. This property is private and closed to public overnight stays or camping.
Matamoras Street Parking
An informal street parking area near West End Memorial Park in Matamoras. Suitable for low-profile, self-contained vehicles seeking a brief overnight stay, but local parking ordinances and neighborhood sensitivities should be respected.
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Pocono Springs Camp
Private camp facility located in the Pocono Mountains region.
Resica Falls Scout Reservation
This private scout camp features numerous named campsite loops along Bushkill Creek. The entire property is private and restricted to registered Boy Scouts of America groups and authorized organization rentals; general public drive-in camping is prohibited.
River Road Overnight Parking (McDade Trailhead)
A small gravel pull-off located along River Road just past the McDade Trailhead. While some drivers find a quiet spot to rest overnight, the National Park Service strictly prohibits overnight parking and stealth camping outside of designated campgrounds throughout this area.
Silver Lake Designated Site (E-13)
Designated motorized campsite E-13, located near Silver Lake in the Delaware State Forest.
Stokes State Forest - Lake Ocquittunk Campground
Wooded campground located in Stokes State Forest, offering campsites near Lake Ocquittunk. Features access to water spigots, flush toilets, and seasonal showers, with some sites accommodating campervans and small RVs.
Tri-State Mall & Commercial Zone
A large commercial parking area centered around an inactive movie theater and mall complex near the state border, frequently utilized by traveling rigs for overnight parking.
Tri-State RV Park
An open, parking-lot style RV park located directly off Interstate 84, providing convenient full-hookup sites and basic amenities. Ideal for a quick overnight stopover or late-season winterization, though visitors should expect continuous highway noise due to its close proximity to the interstate.
Valley View Group Campground
Valley View Group Campground features five primitive group campsites located along the scenic Delaware River within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. It offers private, forested spaces ideal for group gatherings and is accessible either by water or via a short gravel road.
Weathertop Campsite
A remote, rustic campsite located in Delaware State Forest near Pecks Pond, ideal for tent campers and small rigs looking for wilderness isolation.