Beltzville State Park, encompassing over 3,000 acres of Carbon County’s beautiful forest and hills, is known for its 949-acre Beltzville Lake, with almost 20 miles of shoreline and provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The park features a sandy beach, picnic areas, and 15 miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through forests and along the lake’s shoreline.

Big Pocono State Park in Monroe County offers some of the best panoramic views in all of NEPA. The park covers 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain. Enjoy breathtaking vistas from 2,706 feet, with views stretching across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. The park features 8.5 miles of recreational trails that traverse the summit and ski slopes of Camelback Resort.

Gouldsboro State Park, located in Monroe and Wayne Counties, is one of the most unique parks in NEPA due to its abundance of bogs and biodiverse habitats. The stunning 2,880-acre park features the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake, a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming, surrounded by dense woodlands. Nearly 8 miles of rugged trails wind through the park, offering opportunities for hikes ranging from easy to challenging, as well as mountain biking and snowmobiling in winter.

Located in Carbon County, Hickory Run State Park is well known for its unique Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark formed during the last ice age. The park spans nearly 16,000 acres and features 25 hiking trails covering more than 40 miles. Visitors can enjoy fishing in the park’s trout streams, swimming in Sand Spring Lake, or exploring the picturesque waterfalls along the trails.

Lehigh Gorge State Park in Carbon County offers breathtaking views along the Lehigh River and is popular among adventure seekers for its white-water rafting and kayaking. The Lehigh Gorge Trail, a 26-mile path that is part of the 165-mile D&L Trail, is ideal for hiking and biking while offering scenic overlooks and waterfalls along its relatively flat grade.

Promised Land State Park spans 3,000 acres and is nestled within Pike and Wayne counties, as well as the surrounding 12,000+ acres of the Delaware State Forest. The park features two picturesque lakes – Promised Land Lake and Lower Lake – where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming. With its lush forests and 50 miles of hiking trails, the park offers ample opportunities for outdoor adventures and wildlife watching.

A heavily forested retreat, Prompton State Park in Wayne County is a tranquil spot known for its serene lake and extensive trail system. The 290-acre Prompton Lake is ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The park features over 26 miles of multi-use trails that wind through the forest, making it perfect for hikers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers.

Located at the foothills of the Pocono Plateau on the northern end of Monroe County, Tobyhanna State Park features a 170-acre lake that offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming along its sandy beach. The secluded 5,440-acre park includes three trails covering 10 miles that explore dense hardwood forests and fertile wetlands, and it connects to Gouldsboro State Park.