Campgrounds and RV parks near Clarks Green, PA

Clarks Green is a small borough in Lackawanna County, just north of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. The area sits on the Abington plateau, close to the Endless Mountains, and gives RV travelers quick access to state forest land, glacial lakes, and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley corridor. The closest full-service public campground is Lackawanna State Park, ten miles north of Scranton, with a family loop, forested sites with electric hook-ups and walk-in tent sites, and a lake at the center of the park. Nearby private options include Highland Campgrounds, Shore Forest Campground, and Shady Rest Campground, which tend to draw longer-stay guests and seasonal renters. Benton Hills Mobile Home Park is also in the area but is primarily residential rather than transient RV use. Most visitors base out of the region to combine outdoor days at the lake with trips into Scranton for the Steamtown National Historic Site, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, and the Electric City Trolley Museum.

Reservations for Lackawanna State Park are handled through the ReserveAmerica reservation site used by Pennsylvania State Parks. Reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 months in advance, and popular summer weekends often sell out the day the window opens. A valid vehicle length and hookup type must be entered at booking to match the correct site. Private campgrounds in the area, including Highland Campgrounds, Shore Forest Campground, and Shady Rest Campground, take reservations directly by phone or through their own websites. Seasonal sites are common, so transient availability can be tight in July and August. RV renters should confirm site length, hookup amps, and whether a picnic table and fire ring are included before finalizing the trip.