Delaware State Forest

About

Delaware State Forest spans 83,519 acres across Pike, Monroe, Northampton, and Carbon Counties in northeastern Pennsylvania's Pocono region. The forest offers 29 established motorized campsites designed for tent camping, small RVs, and trailers. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, positioned along remote dirt and gravel forest roads to maximize solitude and dark night skies. The campsites fall into two categories: standard roadside sites located at pull-offs or short driveways for vehicle-adjacent camping, and roadside hike-in sites that offer greater seclusion via short trails from designated parking. Accessibility varies from sedan-accessible to four-wheel-drive-only depending on the site. The forest also permits primitive backpack camping throughout most areas without a permit for single-night stays. Facilities are minimal by design. There are no hookups, dump stations, or trash disposal on forest land. Potable water is available at Pecks Pond, White Deer Lake, Lake Minisink, and Pine Flats Road. Seasonal port-a-johns are located at ATV parking lots and picnic areas, with year-round restrooms at Snow Hill Picnic Area. Winter camping is possible but forest roads are not plowed.

Directions

From East Stroudsburg, take PA-402 north. The Delaware District Office is located at 2391 Resica Falls Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Individual campsites are dispersed throughout the forest; consult the interactive GIS map or contact the district office for specific site locations.