State: Pennsylvania
Address 1: RR 1 Box 96
City: Greentown
Zip: 18426
Phone: 570-676-3428
Open: Open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Open all Year: No
Camp URL: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/promisedland.aspx#recreation
Full Hook: Yes
About 3,000 acres in size, Promised Land State Park is on the Pocono Plateau, 1,800 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by 12,464 acres of Pennsylvanias Delaware State Forest, including natural areas. The forests of the park consist primarily of beech, oak, maple and hemlock trees. Two lakes and several small streams add to the parks outstanding scenic beauty.
Camping: modern and rustic campsites, some with electricity
There are four camping areas. All campgrounds are near swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. The maximum stay in all camping areas is fourteen days during the summer season and 21 days during the off-season. Campers must vacate the park for 48 hours before setting up again. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Cabins: Nestled in hemlocks, adjacent to Lower Lake, the Bear Wallow Cabin Colony has twelve rustic rental cabins constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. These rustic cabins each have a fireplace, electricity and an adjacent private bathroom. One cabin is ADA accessible.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Biking – Trail Biking – Horseback Riding – Picnicking – Swimming – Boating – Fishing – Hunting – Orienteering – Wildlife Watching – Cross-country Skiing – Snowmobiling – Ice Fishing – Ice Skating – Cabins – Camping