Big Pocono State Park
State park
About
Big Pocono State Park covers 1,306 acres on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain in Monroe County. From the top, the state says you can see parts of eastern Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey and New York along a paved, 1.4-mile scenic drive.
You can drive the loop, picnic at one of three picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills, or hike. The park has 8.5 miles of trails, and the state warns that most have steep grades, some extremely steep and rough. The Indian Trail is a 1.3-mile loop rated easiest. Entrance is from PA 715 and Exit 299 of I-80 at Tannersville.
History
The state says Henry S. Cattell, who loved the view from the summit, built a stone cabin there in 1908 and left it unlocked as a shelter. The Bureau of Forestry has kept a fire tower on the mountain since 1921. The land became a state park and opened to the public in 1954.
When to go
The park closes in early December and reopens the first week of April, sunrise to sunset. Because the access road is not maintained by the municipality, it can close for the season.
Contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Good to know
The access road has steep grades. The state says not to drive it with a trailer in tow.
Hunting is permitted on about 800 acres during established seasons, and access is limited in the late archery, muzzleloader and late rifle seasons. Ask the Tobyhanna State Park office for details.
In Parking Lot #2, the spaces, restroom and some picnic tables are ADA accessible. Parking Lot #4 has spaces for people with disabilities.
Cell service is unpredictable, so download the park map before you go.
Price
- EntranceNo entrance fee
Prices checked November 2026 on the website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. They can change, so check before you go.
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