Tobyhanna State Park
The modern campground is open mid-April through mid-October. Reservations available via ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance. Note: Tobyhanna Lake will be drawn down from spring 2027 through December 2028 for maintenance, closing all water activities and boat launches during that period; camping remains unaffected.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:18PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 108 degrees expected at lower elevations each day. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected across the Pocono Plateau. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer much relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.
About
Tobyhanna State Park sits in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania at nearly 2,000 feet elevation, centered around the scenic 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake. The campground provides 136 sites: 26 with 50-amp electric hookups and 104 non-electric sites, all with fire rings and picnic tables. A bathhouse offers hot showers and flush toilets, and a dump station is located between the park office and campground entrance. Site driveways range from 15 to 45 feet, with both back-in and pull-through options available. The park spans 5,440 acres with over 20 miles of trails for hiking and biking, plus dedicated snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing routes in winter. Water recreation includes a swimming beach, two boat launches, mooring areas, and boat rentals. Fishing for bass, pickerel, perch, and panfish is popular. Five rustic group tenting sites accommodate up to 120 people total and remain open year-round. Due to the high elevation, nighttime temperatures run cooler than surrounding lowlands, so pack warm layers even in summer. The park was formerly a military artillery training range, and visitors in remote areas should be aware of potential unexploded ordnance and report any findings to park staff.
Directions
The park entrance is 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423. Accessible via I-380 or Interstate 84 through PA 507, PA 191, and PA 423.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $53 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| tobyhannasp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (570) 894-8336 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!