Camping
Promised Land State Park has four campgrounds spread around its two lakes: Lower Lake Campground, with its Beechwood, Northwoods, Rhododendron and Hemlock Hill equestrian areas, plus Pickerel Point, Deerfield and the Pines on Promised Land Lake. Sites range from rustic, with flush toilets and no electricity, to full hookups with sewer, water and electric. Beechwood opens in early April, a few Pickerel Point sites stay open all year, and the rest run through the warm months. Reserve as early as 11 months out through Pennsylvania State Parks.
When can I book?
Sites open 11 months ahead.
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How this works
Sites open 11 months before your arrival date, one day at a time. Pennsylvania State Parks reservations doesn't publish what time new dates appear. Holiday chips use the Friday arrival of that weekend. Worked out in your browser from the published booking rules; Pennsylvania State Parks reservations's own calendar is the final word. This tool has no availability data.
Camping at a Glance
The Campgrounds Side by Side
Lower Lake Campground
On the western edge of Lower Lake, with a dump station at the entrance.
- Beechwood: 106 sites, early April to mid-October, with showers, flush toilets, electricity and laundry. Best for RVs. Modern facilities run Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Some pet sites.
- Northwoods: 48 sites, early May to mid-October, with showers, flush toilets, electricity and laundry. Some pet sites.
- Rhododendron: 63 sites, late May to early September, with showers, flush toilets and electricity on some sites. Pet-free.
- Hemlock Hill Equestrian: 6 sites, early May to mid-October, each with a stall for three or four horses, a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post, plus horse water, a vault toilet and a manure pit. Miles of state forest horse trails start next door.
Pickerel Point Campground
75 sites and three camping cottages on a peninsula on the south side of Promised Land Lake, with rustic walk-in sites, electric sites, full hookups and pet sites. Two shower houses with laundry serve the area, and an unguarded beach is at the tip. Limited sites and the cottages are open year round. Full guide: Pickerel Point Campground.
Deerfield Campground
34 rustic sites in the trees and rocks just south of Promised Land Lake, with flush toilets and no electricity. Every site allows pets. Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
The Pines Campground
58 rustic sites without electricity at the northwest end of Promised Land Lake, open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The restrooms have flush toilets, pay showers are in the picnic area, and a paved trail leads to the picnic area and main beach.
Booking
Most sites can be reserved from as early as 11 months out and as late as noon on arrival day, online through Pennsylvania State Parks or by calling 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), staffed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays. Unreserved sites go first-come, first-served; if no one is at the contact station, follow the posted instructions and pay before you set up. Prices vary by site type and season and are listed on DCNR's State Park Prices page.
Accessible Sites
DCNR lists ADA campsites in several campgrounds, including Pines site 24, Pickerel Point sites 124, 125 and 173, Deerfield site 201, and Northwoods site 448 and pull-through sites PT5 to PT9, along with an accessible camping cottage at Pickerel Point.
Camping Rules to Know
- Check-in is 3 p.m., and campsites must be vacated by 3 p.m.
- Stay up to 14 nights in summer and 21 the rest of the year; then leave for 48 hours before returning.
- A summer Saturday booking needs a two-night minimum.
- One vehicle per site; extra car passes are sold at the office.
- Quiet hours run from 9 at night until 8 in the morning.
- No alcohol anywhere in the park.
- Pets only on designated sites, leashed (6-foot leash maximum).
- Store food in your locked vehicle: this is black bear country.
Other Places to Sleep
Prefer walls? Rent one of the 12 CCC-built Bear Wallow cabins, a Pickerel Point camping cottage, or a glamping tent new in 2026. Camping is not allowed in the Delaware State Forest land around the park.
Camp for Free as a Host
The park takes six campground hosts each season. Hosts get a site with 30- or 50-amp electric in return for helping staff five days (40 hours) a week, with a four-week minimum stay. Ask the park office.
Which campground area fits you?
What the official campground map and site list say about each loop: shade, water view, privacy and the walk to the restroom. It can't tell you what's open on your dates. Check that on Pennsylvania State Parks reservations.
- Beechwood106 sites, electric; best suited to RVsOpen early April to mid-October; showers, flush toilets and laundry from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Some pet-friendly sites.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Deerfield34 rustic sites, no electricityOpen Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend; flush toilets, Pickerel Point showers included. Pet-friendly.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Hemlock Hill Equestrian6 horse sites with stallsOpen early May to mid-October; vault toilet and water for horses. Modern restrooms and showers nearby.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Northwoods48 sites, electricOpen early May to mid-October; warm showers, flush toilets, laundry. Some pet-friendly sites.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Pickerel Point75 sites: walk-in, electric and full hookup; 3 camping cottagesOn a peninsula on the south side of Promised Land Lake. Limited sites and the cottages open all year. Two shower houses with laundry. Some pet-friendly sites.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Pines58 rustic sites, no electricityOpen Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend; flush toilets, pay showers in the picnic area, paved trail to the main beach.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
- Rhododendron63 sites, electric on someOpen late May to early September; warm showers, flush toilets. Pet-free.Shade –Water view –Private –Restroom Restroom in this loop
of 7 loops shown. A dash means the official source doesn't say; those loops drop out when you filter on that column.
Sources: DCNR Stay the Night page, Promised Land State Park (checked 2026-11-08).
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Other campgrounds nearby
- Tobyhanna State Park, 11 miles
- Worthington State Forest (NJ), 21 miles
Stay nearby instead
Camping FAQ
How many campgrounds are at Promised Land State Park?
Four: Lower Lake (with Beechwood, Northwoods, Rhododendron and equestrian areas), Pickerel Point, Deerfield and the Pines.
Is camping open year round at Promised Land?
Partly. Limited Pickerel Point sites and its camping cottages are open all year. Other areas open between early April and Memorial Day and close by mid-October.
Are there full hookup sites at Promised Land State Park?
Yes. Pickerel Point has full-hookup sites with sewer, water and electric, and Beechwood and Northwoods have electric sites.
Can my dog camp with me at Promised Land?
Yes, on designated pet sites. All Deerfield sites allow pets, and Beechwood, Northwoods and Pickerel Point have some. Rhododendron is pet-free.
Is there a dump station?
Yes, at the entrance to Lower Lake Campground.
Facts from the DCNR page for Promised Land State Park.