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Tobyhanna State Park Campground

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Location

Tobyhanna State Park Campground is located in Pennsylvania

Directions

The park entrance is 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423. PA 423 intersects with I-380, 2.5 miles south of the park entrance. The park can also be reached from Interstate 84 via PA 507, PA 191 and PA 423, a total distance of 11.4 miles.

Coordinates

41.20695272 N
75.39672127 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Daniel G.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2022

Great, clean campsite with lake access

My fiancee and I stayed for 2 nights and loved the campsite. While not very private by any means, the facilities were clean, well organized, and access to the lake/firewood/basic necessities were all very satisfactory. The weather in this area is very pleasant during the summer and made for a great stay.

Site113

Month of VisitOctober

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Jeff K.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Quiet, clean with a big lake

Lots of lake front campsites, although most don't have views of the lake. Very clean and pretty campground. It's large and easy to get away from other people. Most sites appeared to be quite flat.

Month of VisitJuly

Michael

Guide

Reviewed May. 22, 2022

Relaxing Spring Weekend

We have been hiking here several times, this was our first time getting a campsite. We really enjoyed it. The 5 mile hike around the lake was very pretty with the trees just starting to come into full summer bloom and the bird activity was through the roof. Our site was good size, we didn't have electricity, but didn't need it. Friendly people camping near us and the facilities seemed well kept up. Looked like there is a place to rent boats or kayaks from, we might do that this summer. Lots of people kayaking the lake and there was a launch from right inside the campground. Like other state parks in PA, dogs are limited. Kind of a bummer as one of our favorite things to do is walk around and check out everyone else's unique set-ups. Can't walk your dog in the non-pet parts. But all in all, good weekend and we will be back.

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Month of VisitJune

Marissa G.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

We absolutely love Tobyhanna ❤

Site 132, it's the hardest to get with good reason! Secluded, dog friendly, and you have your very own nature trail to the lake. Wonderful place, we love coming here!

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Month of VisitAugust

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Danny R.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

Awesome

This was a very Pretty campground met All of my family needs and they have a camp store with everything. I would def be back

Month of VisitAugust

Tina

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

Great family campground

This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive. They have a potable water station and dump station and very few sites with electric hook up. They also have specific pet friendly sites. We had a wonderful time here. We went for Father’s Day weekend in June. The lake is gorgeous! Beachfront swimming and boat rentals, great biking and hiking trails. Sites are mostly separated by trees but are still close. Bath houses were very clean and they have a dish washing sink as well. Beach is within walking and biking distance. Two cons- Bath house at the beach is 50 cents for a 2-minute shower, so we just went back to the campground bath house to clean up. The playground near sites 53-56 is a little underwhelming. Otherwise was a great stay! We already booked another stay in September this year!

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Month of VisitJuly

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Cadria H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2021

Awesome Family Friendly Campsite

Such a friendly campsite but definitely more suited to families with kids. There were a lot of family groups booked in with adjacent sites. Unfortunately we were opposite a site being used as the kitchen area by a group of 5 dads and 12-15 kids, it was very, very loud at 7am!

I did love the atmosphere though, the camp host was great, and it is super convenient for kayaking and hiking. The bathrooms were convenient and clean.

Many of the sites weren’t super private and some were very small so pick with care depending on your preference.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Tommy W.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 28, 2021

Great little spot

The in-park campgrounds are pretty basic and very crowded. But, getting into the state game lands around it gives you a very private area and the campsites are easily accessible by car.

Month of VisitJuly

David B.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2020

Good campground for families.

My dog and I stayed for 2 nights in the rustic tenting area. We were the only campers Wednesday & Thursday. The family camp area features spaces (small areas for either RV campers or tents and cars) with a picnic table and fire ring and water (some have electricity). They also have shared facilities such as bathrooms and showers. However, they seemed a little too cramped fir me and I wasn’t looking for opportunities to socialize, so the remote tent site was my choice. The tent sites do not have water or electric, but do have picnic tables, a fire ring and share one large outhouse with clean pit toilets. There are 5 sites and they can accommodate (shared) multiple tent set ups. Also you need to park your vehicle in a designated lot which is very close to the sites. There are multiple easy hiking and biking trails that are well marked. A lake for fishing and a small sandy beach with a picnic area for families (unfortunately no dogs are allowed on the beach). There are 2 boat launch areas (one for the campers, and another for gen. public) which also has a boat rental business (dogs are allowed). There are black bears in the park so do not leave food out and dispose of all trash in the appropriate dumpsters.

Erik M.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2020

Bear country!!!!

Just stayed 2 nights with my 7 yrs. old daughter we had a blast. Everyone was very nice camp host and DCNR were very helpful We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent. Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car. Camp sites were nice most had plenty of trees for privacy but were still kind of close. Pet sites looked to have more space. The lake is very nice a little copper kind of like iced tea color but was very nice. They have a few hiking trails we didn't get to do, also have a horse shoe pit volleyball ball area and a little play area in the camping area. There was plenty more at the swimming area. Bathrooms were immaculate even had a family bathroom

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Monica D.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 1, 2020

Great park

Great park. Bathrooms are nice and very well maintained. Most spots are pretty private

J K.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019

Gorgeous lake and camping

Scenic state park with a lake. You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths. There are at least two parking lots(no parking fees). Both are easily accessible from State Route 423. One is by the lake spillway), which is very picturesque with the cascading water. This area would be an ideal spot to start the hike. The hike should last 1.5 to 2 hours for the average person. Spray some insect repellent before you start. The other parking lot is near the beachwhich is obviously where you'd want to park if you're planning to swim. The beach area is part of the hiking trail so you can easily start a hike before or after you take a dip. There are shower facilities near the beach. Swimming is at your own risk since there are no life guards around.

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Ashley A.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2019

Family Oriented

Great place to bring kids.

Charlotte T.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Nice and well kept. The need a larger dog area.

The campsites are nice. Fish was great.

Shirley M.

Guide

Reviewed May. 8, 2019

Childhood memories and now adult memories

Camped here growing up. Visited again as an adult. Great memories. Quiet and relaxing. Great place to do nothing

Month of VisitJune

Emilie D.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 3, 2018

Mid range car camping

Just finished up two nights in site 123. These sites are RIGHT AGAINST THE ROAD. Other state parks tend to make their sites deep, whereas these are wide.

They dont seem to enforce quiet time after 9, which would be fine if each campsite wasn't right up on the neighbor. Bathrooms were clean enough, and they have coin op laundry which could be nice for families. They only had one utility sink to clean dishes, and the faucet was a poorly working motion sensor- time consuming and annoying.

The park seems best suited to families who want to fish off of a dam, hand out at a "beach", play volleyball, or let their kids run around with some freedom.

Decent hiking trail nearby, in state game lands 122, but this park is centered around the lake with no great hiking on site.

Didn't hate it, won't be back.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Gretchen R.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

Beautiful scenery with close camping sites

We walked around the reservoir on a lovely path and enjoyed the nicely-cared-for amenities. My family thought the sites were too close together and that the sites along the water would be better if they were tucked back from the road and closer to the water. The bullfrogs made joyful sounds, but we were hoping to be more rustic and further from other people.

Stephan H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

Heart of the Poconos

There are sites right on the lake. The bathrooms aren’t the greatest but overall it’s a beautiful place

Month of VisitJuly

Marlaina M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Laid back and scenic

Scenic and spacious. Large camping areas that can fit two cars onsite and include picnic tables, some even with water and electric hookups. The bathrooms are large and well kept. The lake is nearby and doesn’t get crowded. There’s a separate shore for kayaks and canoes to enter the lake. We even got to see an eagles’ nest near our campsite.

Month of VisitJuly

Maggie A.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Nice Stop in Poconos

We picked this site because you can kayak and it’s close to the tree top adventures. Typical campground with bathrooms and showers. The best part is the lake for water activities and the surrounding things you can do.

Miranda H.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2018

Beauty in color

I was able to get up to the Poconos before the fall color ended! What an experience!! Breathtaking views from nearby trails and nearby Big Pocono State Park. The park staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about nearby trails and best places to get the most out of the views! I felt very safe camping here alone as a woman. The park ranger would frequently drive through the campground. I never saw any bears, although the staff said there were bears in the area. They had large dumpsters away from the campsites to dispose of garbage safely. Being able to wake up lakeside up in the mountain and looking at the view was an experience that I will always treasure!

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Paige J.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 13, 2017

Many Years of Fun

I have been going to this campground since I could walk and it's never gotten old. I just went there again this past summer, and the lake and near by hikes are perfect for everyone in the family. We went to boulder fields and hawk falls as well!

Month of VisitJuly