Campgrounds and RV parks near Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates sits on the Pike County shore of Lake Wallenpaupack, a 5,700 acre reservoir in Pike and Wayne counties that was created in 1926 by Pennsylvania Power & Light for hydroelectric generation. The lake is roughly 13 miles long with a perimeter of about 52 miles and a maximum depth near 60 feet, and it anchors most camping in the area. Additional public campsites sit a short drive south inside Promised Land State Park on the Pocono Plateau. RV renters have two main systems to work with. PPL operates lakefront recreation areas around Wallenpaupack, including Ironwood Point Recreation Area PPL and Wilsonville Recreational Area PPL. Promised Land State Park sits on the Pocono Plateau at 1,800 feet above sea level, surrounded by 12,464 acres of Delaware State Forest, and is managed by Pennsylvania DCNR. Private options round out the mix. Three Pines Campground and Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging, Inc. sit in the surrounding Wayne and Pike County countryside, giving renters alternatives when the state and utility campgrounds are full during the summer peak.

For Promised Land State Park, book through the Pennsylvania State Parks system. Reservations can be made online or by calling toll-free 888-PA-PARKS. Reservations must be made at least 3 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 months in advance, and popular summer weekends at The Pines - Promised Land State Park go quickly once the window opens. PPL lakefront campgrounds, including Ironwood Point Recreation Area PPL and Wilsonville Recreational Area PPL, are booked directly through the individual campground offices rather than a central state portal. Contacting the office well ahead of a summer weekend is recommended, as lakefront sites fill early. Private operators such as Three Pines Campground and Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging, Inc. accept bookings directly through their own offices.