Lackawanna State Park
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-April and closes mid-October. Campground facilities will close in September 2026 for bathroom upgrades.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:16AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...In New York, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
About
Lackawanna State Park campground is situated within a beautiful 1,445-acre park in northeastern Pennsylvania, just ten miles north of Scranton. The campground features 61 forested sites including sites with electric hookups and walk-in tent sites, organized into several loops including Fox Run, Maple Lane, and Carpentertown. Campground shower houses provide warm showers and flush toilets, and a sanitary dump station is available near the entrance. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. The campground is within easy walking distance of the park's centerpiece, the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake, as well as the swimming pool. Three camping cottages and two yurts are available in the Carpentertown Loop, providing alternative lodging options with electricity, bunks, and basic amenities. The park offers 18 miles of multi-use trails winding through forests and fields, along with boating, fishing, and mountain biking opportunities. Pets are allowed at designated sites in the Fox Run and Maple Lane loops. The park also features three organized group tenting areas with a combined capacity of 160 people. The campground enforces a maximum stay of 14 consecutive days during summer season and 21 consecutive days in the off-season.
Directions
From I-81, take Exit 199 and travel three miles west on PA 524. From US Routes 6 and 11, take PA 107 east about three miles to PA 407, then south.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| lackawannasp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (570) 945-3239 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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