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Big Pocono State Park

Big Pocono State Park is in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania. The park consists of 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain and features scenic views of three states.

Big Pocono State Park facilities are maintained in cooperation with Camelback Mountain Resort. The trails of Big Pocono State Park are maintained in cooperation with the Pocono Outdoor Club.

Seasons and Hours

The park closes in early December and re-opens the first week in April, sunrise to sunset.

Contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for facility seasons and hours.

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Directions

Entrance to the park is from PA 715 and Exit 299 of I-80 at Tannersville.

CAUTION: Steep grades. Visitors should not attempt this drive in vehicles with trailers in tow.

Municipal road maintenance is not provided and seasonal closures of the access roadway will occur.

GPS DD: Lat. 41.04419  Long. -75.36925

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Scenic View

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. From the summit, visitors can enjoy magnificent views. Parts of eastern Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey and New York can be seen along the paved, 1.4-mile, scenic drive.

Summit House

Summit House, a restaurant near the summit of Camelback Mountain, is open year-round with limited access in the winter. For more information, call 570-369-1505

Access for People with Disabilities

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

In an Emergency

Call 911 and contact a park employee.

Nearest Hospital

St. Luke's Monroe Campus
100 St. Luke's Lane
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
688-785-8537

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