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Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
- 233 Hollow Road
- East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
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I-80 Exit 309 N on Rt 209, 6.4 mi R at blue and white camping sign, 1 mi E on Hollow Rd. NJ I-80 Delaware River Bridge 1.4 mi to Exit 309 and N on Rt 209. NE I-84 Exit 53, Rt 209S 34 mi S of Matamoras.
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Stay in one of our cozy cabins or luxurious lodges. You can "rough it" in style!
The Delaware Water Gap KOA campground offers the Pocono Mountains' finest family camping. With level pull-through sites as long as 85 feet available, our campground is truly “Big Rig Friendly!” No RV? No problem! Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our cozy cabins or luxurious lodges. Our level tent sites offer grassy or wooded scenic surroundings for those who want to “rough it” in style.
Our KOA campground is a perfect base camp for all your outdoor recreation plans. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a boon for canoeists, kayakers, rafters, hikers and scenery seekers. Spectacular Bushkill Falls, near a Native American museum, is worth the short hike. On weekends, visit the indoor flea market, then return to grassy, wooded and open campsites.
For more “urban” adventures, the Delaware Water Gap KOA campground is only 2 hours from Hershey PA, Philadelphia and New York City. Shop and sightsee to your heart’s content and return to relax in our quiet, comfortable camping area.
Open all year, our KOA offers easy access to the winter wonderland at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, just half a mile down the road. Groups are welcome and can gather in the campground’s meeting pavilion. Enjoy pancake breakfasts on site at Mary T’s Country Kitchen, Saturday bingo in season, and hayrides and miniature train rides.
Campground Amenities
- Pet Friendly Kabin(s)
- Family Reunions
- Planned Activities Available
- RV Clubs & Rallies
Campground Activities
WINTER CAMPING
We have discounted the rates on our rental units for the winter! Come stay with us and ski, tube, gamble or shop in the Poconos.
Local Attractions
Canoeing and boating on Delaware River
Canoeing, tubing, kayaking or rafting the crystal clear water and many islands and beaches, offer unlimited opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking and picnicking. The National Park Service provides several facilities along the river equipped with dressing and changing areas, as well as areas for picnicking, volleyball, baseball, frisbee, soccer and other group activities. Discounts available for Adventure Sports and Chamberlain Canoes for staying at KOA. Go to www.adventuresport.com or call (800) 487-2628 for more information. Go to www.chamberlaincanoes.com or call (800) 422-6631 for more information.
CamelBeach Water Park
Pharaoh's Phortress , FlowRider, Checkered Flag Challenge, Triple Venom Speed Slides , Vortex , Spin Cycle , Kahuna Lagoon Wave Pool, Titan Family Raft Ride, Camel Cove, Blue Nile Adventure River, Kahuna Cove, Mat Slides, Olympic Swimming Pool, Raft Slides, Tube Slides, Bumper Boats. See www.camelbeach.com for more information.
From the Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountain KOA to:
From the Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountain KOA to:
Albany, NY - 150 miles
Allentown, PA - 45 miles
Baltimore, MD - 180 miles
Binghampton, NY - 110 miles
Catskill Mountains, NY - 165 miles
Delaware Water Gap, PA side - 6 miles
Easton, PA - 32 miles
Hackettown, NJ - 32 miles
Harrisburg, PA - 125 miles
Hartford, CT - 169 miles
Jim Thorpe, PA - 50 miles
Kingston, NY - 98 miles
Lancaster, PA - 114 miles
Long Island, NY - 93 miles
Long Pond, PA - 30 miles
Montreal, QC - 430 miles
Neversink River, NY - 58 miles
Newark, NJ - 68 miles
New York City - 75 miles
Ottowa, ON - 375 miles
Phildelphia - 92 miles
Pocono Mountains - "X" marks the spot
Scranton, PA - 50 miles
Tannersville, PA - 16 miles
Washington DC - 220 miles
Wilmington, DE - 120 miles
Camelback Ski Mountain
Vertical: 800 feet
Trails: 34 total; all are lighted for night skiing: 15% Expert - 24% Intermediate - 54% Novice - 7% Beginner
Lifts: total - high-speed detachable quad chairlifts 3 triple chairlifts - 7 double chairlifts - 1 SunKid surface lift - 2 tubing lifts (magic carpets) www.skicamelback.com
Shawnee Ski Mountain
Skiing, Snowboarding and world class snowtubing facility. Visit www.shawneemt.com online for more information.
Pocono Flea Market
Indoor and outdoor market open on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Up to 600 booths, plenty of paved parking, modern clean rest rooms, and a food court area with a picnic pavilion. Handicapped Accessible. Open all year! See www.poconobazaar.com for more information.
Pocono International Raceway
This Raceway has been recognized as one of NASCAR's most competitive tracks. Pocono hosts two of Pennsylvania's largest single day sporting events annually. For more information, visit the www.poconoraceway.com online.
Shawnee Playhouse
The Shawnee Playhouse is a great place to see an intimate play. High quality! www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
Location:
Just 75 miles from New York City and 85 miles from Philadelphia, the Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountain KOA is located close enough to home for a weekend getaway every weekend. Our family oriented campground located just minutes from canoeing, fishing (permit required) and hiking along the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Bushkill Falls. Located in the Pocono Mountains, this KOA is within a stone's throw of water parks, skiing, gambling, college football, historic farms, sky diving, antiquing, horseback riding, adventure sports, paintball, nature preserves, go-karting, hunting, ATV riding, NASCAR, outlet shopping, flea markets, museums, theater, movies, bowling, and much more.
Atmosphere:
The Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountain KOA is your rustic retreat from the everyday. Enjoy a walk around our wooded campground and enjoy a chance sighting of the many species of wildlife that inhabit the area.
Kampground Amenities:
Sites:
- Studio Lodges- sleeps a family of 4, bathroom, TV, DVD player, microwave, compact refrigerator, deck
- Lodges- sleeps a family of 6, bathroom, kitchen, TV, DVD player, deck
- Deluxe travel trailer- sleeps a family of up to 8, bathroom, kitchen, TV, DVD player
- Kabins- sleeps families of 4-6
- Pet Friendly Kabins- sleeps up to 2 pets with their human companions
- 50 Amp Pull-thru and back-in sites
- 30 Amp Pull-thru and back-in sites
- Wooded tenting sites with water and electric hook-up
- Primitive tent sites
- Seasonal camping sites are available! Great Discount and very convenient!
- General Store - Firewood, Ice, Groceries, Souvenirs
- Propane
- Laundry
- Dump station
- Dog Walk
- Snack Bar
- Free WiFi
- Swimming Pool - Open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
- Bicycle Rentals
- Basketball Court
- Horseshoes
- Pancake Breakfasts
- Themed Weekends with Planned Activities
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Game Room with Pool Table and Air hockey along with up-to-date Video Games
- Hayrides
- Grassy Field for playing team sports like whiffle ball, dodge ball, kick ball and ultimate Frisbee
- Playground
- Pavilion
- Entertainment Stage
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
Enjoy 2 great parks for 1 low admission price. Enjoy roller coasters and water rides in a fun filled day just 1 hour away from this KOA. Visit www.dorneypark.com for more information.
New York City
Go to the "City that Never Sleeps" in style with a planned day!! At the Delaware Water Gap KOA, which is 7 miles away from the bus station to the City, you can hop on a coach bus and go to the Museums, a Yankee game, one-of-a-kind exhibits, Broadway plays, the Bronx Zoo, Ellis Island and South Street Seaport, American Girl Place, and much more. All of the above are each a full day trip in itself. Check out www.martztours.com/tours.asp for tour dates and details.
Shawnee Mountain Festivals
Annual festivals like the Celtic Festival the Timber Festival, the Wurst Fest, Rodeo and Chili Cook-off and the Garlic Festival are treasures of the Poconos! For more information, see www.shawneemt.com.
Bushkill Falls
The "Niagara of Pennsylvania", Bushkill Falls is among the Keystone State's most famous scenic attractions. This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest. Open March through November. More information is available by visiting www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
Callie's Candy Kitchen and Pretzel Factory
Chocolate, Candy, Chocolate, Pretzels, Chocolate. Enjoy a demonstration on marketing chocolate, tasting, and the chance to purchase anything you could ever imagine covered in chocolate! There is also a "Left-Hand Shop" to get unique gifts for the leftie in your life. Check out www.calliescandy.com for more information! 20 miles away.
Mount Airy Casino
If you're looking for some big action, take over 2,500 of the hottest slots for a spin. Play everything from penny slots on the floor to $100 games in our high-limit area. Choose from progressive slots, themed video slots and more. With a variety of the newest slots around, like Extreme Wheels, Gold Fish, New York Gold and Hot Hot Super Jackpots, plus some of your traditional favorites such as Wheel of Fortune, Blazin 7's, Jackpot Party, Tower of Power and Quick Hot Platinum, you're sure to find all your favorite games and then some. Electronic Table Games like poker, blackjack, and roulette are a way to raise the stakes. Located 20 miles away. See www.mountairycasino.com for more information.
Land of Make Believe
As New Jersey's Premiere Family Amusement & WaterPark, the Land of Make Believe features Safe and Wholesome recreation, entertainment and activities for real families like yours. You'll find Exciting Rides, Shows, Attractions, Games, WaterPark, and Picnic Area on over 30 acres. The Land of Make Believe and Pirate's Cove has been designed exclusively for an action-packed day of special family fun for parents and their children. Rides are ideal for children 2-12. Located 20 miles away. For more information, visit www.lomb.com.
Geocaching
In the Pocono Mountains there are well over 300 Geocaches listed within 50 miles of the Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountains KOA.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The Delaware River is the primary focus of recreational activity in the park with canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, and swimming. In addition, the recreation area offers more 100 miles of hiking trails, including more than 27 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Also popular are biking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, and the quieter pursuits of picnicking, eagle-watching, and auto-touring the scenic countryside. Hunting is permitted in most parts of the recreation area. These and other activities are detailed under More to Do Outdoors. Within the park are many structures and landscapes that represent the history of the Delaware Valley. In summer, demonstrations and programs enliven the park's Historic Places to Go. www.nps.gov/dewa
Water Gap Trolley
All weather Trolleys take you back thru history and the many points of interest while you relax and enjoy the many unique sites the Water Gap has to offer. Learn about the Native Americans and the early settlers of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. www.watergaptrolley.com
Lakota Wolf Preserve
Enjoy a scenic walk to the Lakota Wolf Preserve observing the many forms of local wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at the Preserve you will be invited to the observation area, in the center of four packs of wolves. During our informal talks with the people who raised and care for the wolves you will learn about the social structure of wolf packs, their eating habits, their interaction with man and many other interesting facts. While in the observation area you will be able to watch the wolves play, interact with each other and maybe even hear them howl. www.lakotawolf.com
Segway and Mountain Bike Rentals and Guided Fishing Trips
Shawnee River Trips offers guided fishing trips, rent mountain bikes and have segway tours available. Please go to www.shawneeinn.com/things-to-do-in-pa for more information on these great Pocono activities.
Medical Clinic
Careworks Walk-in Medical Clinic
Convenient healthcare inside select Weis Markets
*No appointment necessary
*Open everday
*Affordable
Allergies-Swimmer's Ear-Poison Ivy-Insect Bites-Tick Removal
Weis Market, 1070 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg 570-517-5048
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Weis Market, Route 611, Tannersville 570-619-5142
www.mycareworks.com
Subway
5224 Milford Road
Call your order in 570-588-7055
The Big A Grillhouse and Tavern
Casual Dining
Lunch, Dinner, Early Bird and Sunday Brunch
Burgers, wings, hand-cut steaks, seafood, authentic Italian cuisine, extensive bar list.
www.BigAGrillehouse.com
570-223-1700
Corner of Rt. 209 and Keystone Road.
Just 5 minutes from the KOA!!
Pizzaro's Pizza and Beer to Go
Open 7 days
Call your order in at 570-223-1888
Delivery available
Rt. 209 North, behind CVS
Let them know you are staying at the KOA when ordering!!
Four Season's Diner
Breakfast served all DAY!!
Patio dining - 30 TVs - Full Bar
Open 7 days
www. FourSeasonsRestaurantandDiner.com
570-223-5060
Petrizzo's Italian American Restaurant
Short 5 minute drive from KOA
North on 209 from KOA on left.
570-588-6414
BEER NUTS Beverage Store
*Beer*Soda*Cigarettes*Snacks*Lotto
Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday 9am to 10pm
Sunday Noon to 5pm
Route 209, Marshalls Creek, PA
570-223-0720
Campground News
KEEP YOUR GROUP TOGETHER
The Delaware Water Gap~Pocono Mountain KOA can keep your group together.
From groups of 2 or 15 families or friends we can "lock" you together.
Ask how when making your reservation!!
Upcoming Events
Ski and Tubing Mountains are open as of 12/16/2011
Skiers? Tubers? Get ready!! All mountains are open!!
Call or click for hours:
Shawnee Mountain 1 mile away www.shawneemt.com
Camelback Mountain 20 miles away www.skicamelback.com
Alpine Mountain 16 miles away www.alpinemountain.com
Big Boulder 35 miles away www.jfbb.com
Blue Mountain 35 miles away www.skibluemt.com
Big Bear 50 miles away www.ski-bigbear.com
Shawnee Celtic Festival May 26 and 27, 2012
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware
[b]Just one mile from the KOA **Discount tickets available**
Phone:[/b] (570) 421-7231
www.shawneemt.com/sumfall.html
The sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands are coming to the Pocono Mountains on Memorial Day weekend. Join Shawnee Mountain for non-stop Celtic music on three stages, a bagpipers' parade and fiddlers jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers, and a variety of Celtic craft and food vendors. Located 1 mile from the campground.
Oldies Weekend to celebrate Father's Day 6/15 to 6/17/2012
June 15 to June 17, 2012
On Father's Day, Dad's enjoy the Oldies at the KOA. This successful weekend long event combines camping, oldies and cars, what could be more fun for Dads and their families?
Details of what this event has evolved to will be posted in the new year!!
Poconos' Wurst Festival July 14 and 15, 2012
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware
[b]Just one mile from the KOA **Discount tickets available**
Phone:[/b] (570) 421-7231
www.shawneemt.com/sumfall.html
This Oktoberfest in July is back for its third year with even more wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and crafted brews! Featuring various Polka bands and German Oom Pa Pa bands, Polish & German dancers and craft vendors, you’re sure to have the best of times at the Poconos’ Wurst Festival. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to this weekend full of brews, brats and music!
Pennsylvania Blues Festival - July 27 to July 29, 2012
PA Blues Festival | Blue Mountain Ski Area
"Celebrating 21 Years of Blues in the Poconos." at the Valley Lodge 3 Days, 2 Stages & 15 National Acts!
http://www.skibluemt.com/SkiBlue/special-events/pa_blues_fest.aspx
BlueMountain is pleased to announce 2 of the 15 acts that will be performing; Michael "Iron Man" Burks from Arkansas and award-winning Joe Louis Walker with his 7-piece band! Both of whom will be releasing new records on Chicago based Alligator Records in the Spring of 2012.
Pennsylvania 500 8/3/2012 to 8/52012
Location: Pocono Raceway in Long Pond
Phone: 800-RACEWAY
www.poconoraceway.com
Pocono Raceway will host the Pennsylvania 500 Sprint Cup Race on Sunday, August 5, with events leading up to the race all weekend. Located 45 minutes from KOA.
Shawnee Mountain Mud Run - August 18, 2012
Shawnee Mountain Mud Run
Location: Shawnee on Delaware PA
Just one mile from the KOA
Pre-registration required. Registration begins on April 1, 2012.
www.shawneemt.com
Pocono Garlic Festival 9/1/2012 - 9/2/2012 Labor Day Weekend
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware
Just one mile from the KOA **Discount tickets available**
Phone: (570) 421-7231
www.shawneemt.com/sumfall.html
A legendary local favorite! Now in its 18th year, this event will once again fill the Pocono Mountains with the aroma of garlic-y goodness over Labor Day weekend. Over 50 food and craft vendors will be offering everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. A showcase of local musical talent on three stages, educational demonstrations and plenty of children's activities make this a great family event.
PRCA Rodeo and Chili Cook-off September 22 & 23, 2012
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware
Just one mile from the KOA **Discount tickets available**
Phone: (570) 421-7231
www.shawneemt.com/sumfall.html
It's a rip-roarin' real live Rodeo in the Pocono Mountains. Come experience the thrill of professional cowboys competing in fully sanctioned PRCA events including saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging. Professional cowgirls will also be competing in barrel racing. Live country music, line dancing and craft and food vendors add to the weekend festivities. Come early on Saturday for the 5th annual Chili Cook-Off and sample some of the Pocono Mountains finest chilis!
Autumn Timber Festival 10/6/2012- 10/7/2012
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-7231
www.shawneemt.com/sumfall.html
Catch a glimpse of nature's splendor while taking a scenic chairlift ride up beautiful Shawnee Mountain during prime fall foliage time in the Pocono Mountains... and that's just the beginning of this action packed autumn event! Lumberjack demonstrations, chainsaw sculptures, live music, children's activities, and food and craft vendors galore.
Potlock~Pig Roast at the KOA Saturday, October 6, 2012
Annual Potluck~Pig Roast Dinner at the KOA Kampground. Discount tickets are available when purchased by September 20th, 2012.
Pocono 400 weekend June 8 to June 10, 2012
Nascar's Pocono 400 will be Sunday June 10th, 2012
Racing events leading up to the main event will take place all weekend long.
We are located just 40+/- miles from the track, which is located in Long Pond, PA.
