Lackawanna State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Lackawanna State Park consists of 1,445 acres of land in northwestern Pennsylvania, 10 miles outside the bustling city of Scranton and about six miles from Clarks Summit. The park's main centerpiece is the beautiful 198-acre Lackawanna Lake, which is surrounded by peaceful forests and gorgeous Pennsylvania mountains. The Lenape native tribe occupied this area for several years using one of its trails that led north to present-day New York State territories. The 2.5-mile-long lake has more than 7.5 miles of shoreline, making it a popular place for catching fish.
Spring 27-69 F
Summer 56-82 F
Fall 33-72 F
Winter 18-37 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Lackawanna State Park
Lackawanna State Park is best experienced when you decide to stay in an RV. If you don't own an RV, consider renting one with RVshare as our site can provide you with a high-quality camper that suits both your family's needs and budget.
Highland Campgrounds
Highland Campgrounds is nestled on 35 wooded acres with a scenic view of the mountains of Northern Pennsylvania. The campground offers spacious RV sites that can house large rigs. All RV campsites are equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. There is a recreation room with a video game area, a pool, and a pavilion. Canoeing, kayaking, and BMX racing are some of the family activities nearby.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Playground, laundry facility, and bathhouse
Shore Forest Campground
Shore Forest Campground offers beautiful, spacious campsites that are equipped to handle any sized rig. The campground has a propane station and ice cooler to help you pick up those last-minute camping necessities. All sites have a fire pit for eating delicious s'mores, and they're all located near restrooms and showers. The camp store provides campers with snacks, outdoor supplies, and other various items.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Cable TV, game room, and recreational room
Cozy Creek Family Campground
Cozy Creek Family Campground sits among mature trees that supply shade and a break from the hot summer sun. The campground can house 45-foot-long recreational vehicles. The store and on-site café will provide a meal or anything you might have forgotten on your trip. A favorite activity for children and adults alike is the jumping pillow that looks like a bounce house with no walls.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Playground, laundry facility, and dog park
What to Do at
Lackawanna State Park
Inside Lackawanna State Park
Hikers, horseback riders, hunters, and mountain bike riders share 15 miles of multi-use trails at Lackawanna State Park, and there are an additional three miles of hiking-only trails. The trails loop through the forest, field, lakeshore area, and woodland streams. The 198-acre Lackawanna Lake is a popular place for kayaking, rowing, fishing, and canoeing, and the Trostle Pond is an excellent place for aspiring anglers aged 12 and under to fish. The park also offers educational experiences to teach vacationers about local history and its relationship to the Native American tribes that used to inhabit the area.
How to Get to
Lackawanna State Park
When traveling from the North Abington Township, you'll want to take PA-524, also known as Kennedy Creek Road. From here, you can either make a right onto Rowlands Road to head to the trails or continue on PA-524. Those who keep going will want to take PA-407 North and follow it across the Lackawanna Lake. Make a left into the west side of the park.
Entering Lackawanna State Park
The operating hours for this park are from sunrise to sunset.
Lackawanna State Park Per vehicle : $0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lackawanna State Park
To avoid summer crowds at Lackawanna State Park, visit during the fall. The picnic area and trails are quieter, and you can enjoy beautiful autumn foliage reflected in the lake. If you want to swim, visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Yes, Lackawanna State Park has camping spots for RVs. Its campground has 53 sites with electric hookups and 11 without. It also offers a dump station, flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water.
All Pennsylvania state parks are pet friendly! At Lackawanna, there's an additional fee of $2 per night and a limit of two pets per RV. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails but not inside buildings or near the pool.
Many areas of Lackawanna State Park are accessible to all visitors. Parking areas, designated campsites, the pool, and restrooms are all ADA compliant. There's also an ADA-accessible pier for fishing. Some of the picnic areas can accommodate wheelchairs.
Lackawanna Lake is filled with pickerel, bass, walleye, and trout. While on the trails, keep an eye out for deer, pheasants, wild turkeys, rabbits, and groundhogs. Yellow warblers, red-eyed vireo, golden-crowned kinglets, and red-winged blackbirds also make their homes here.