I looooove this campground! I've been here a few times with friends over the past few years. This past weekend we had one of my favorite camp sites. I woke up to the most beautiful view. The skies were blue, surrounded by green as far as the eye can see, birds were chirping and the warm sun beaming. The campground is beautifully maintained, everyone is very respectful of other campers. The sites are far enough away from one another that it really feels like a camping trip. It's also close enough that I can walk over to the next site to visit a friend. All the sites come with a small cabin. It's very basic but it's sufficient if you chose not to tent camp or if you bring kids or dogs and prefer to stay inside. I woke up to bunnies running all over the campsite. What a view and what an experience! A friend camping near the water spotted a baby brown bear! If you're looking for a fun camping experience with friends, family, your partner or just by yourself I would highly recommend this place! The views are amazing, the locations is clean and well kept, there's firewood that can be purchased on site, it's a quick 90 minute drive if you're coming over from Philadelphia. read more

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If you are like me and find that the "Rustic" camp sites at state parks are often still too crowded, this is totally for you. We stayed at the Creekside campsite and definitely want to return. We had an absolutely fantastic and serene time on their property. I was very excited to get to see a Black Bear up somewhat close, which also can be scary if you aren't expecting it, but the owners let you know and it seems fairly common there. At dark, we also saw three chirping otters floating down the river together... very adorable. It is way more wild than other campsites, so of course leave your food and cooler in your car. Definitely BE CAREFUL when using the suspension bridge as it slants a bit and can get wet! Firewood will be under a tarp next to some crates along the beginning of the main camp road. read more

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Super friendly owners! Have been twice in the last 3 years. We stay in a group site (touchdown & cky). Huge open area and lots of privacy. Great prices. Only con is no electric, water, or bathrooms- only one portapotty. But we deal with it for a long weekend - 4 days :) read more

Roundstone Camping Resort - Huge campsite! - Campgrounds Near Me - Weatherly, Pennsylvania

As a pretty non-outdoorsy person, I admit, I'm always a bit nervous before going camping. I think I do it to prove that I can exist out of the safe haven of the city/suburbs and be one with the nature/dirt/bugs/etc but only for 2 nights, maximum. Anyways, this experience at Roundstone was a little more rustic than I'm used to while "camping", but I survived and would probably go back if given the opportunity. Our friends got a cabin on the property and we set up three tents near the cabin. Keep in mind, as stated on the website, the cabins come equipped with electricity including a mini-fridge, toaster, and microwave. Their particular cabin had a bunk-bed set up with a full bed on the bottom and a twin bed on top. However, they were complaining that the mattresses were terrible and that they could feel the crossbars which did not make for restful sleep. Might be helpful to bring an inflatable mattress or camping pads to be more comfortable. There is a firepit for each cabin as well as a charcoal grill. Campgrounds do not have a store however, so need bring your own everything. One exception though: there is an area for firewood on the property, so you don't need to bring your own, but each crate was $7 (payable via venmo afterwards via honor system). The market, beer store, and liquor stores were nearby, about a 15 minute drive and Jim Thorpe town is also close. There are other nearby attractions as well: Skirmish, watersport adventures, mountainbike rentals, etc. Each cabin has a designated porta-potty nearby for use and a plastic shower shed (re: hose with a showerhead with pretty good water pressure) that can get hot water -Note the hot water heater can make the water really hot; there is no temperature control really, so keep that in mind and maybe test the water before you get in. I didn't personally get into shower, but I liked that I could use the water to wash my hands. Note, there is no potable water here, so must bring your own! We brought water to cook, wash dishes (need to bring a wash basin), and to drink. I didn't mind the porta-potty the first day there, but by the end of the weekend, it was pretty gross. I think the 15 campers in the site across the street from ours decided to use our porta-potty instead of theirs and reeked the place up (such meanies - don't do that; be respectful; use your own). Although there were no bear signs or bear lockers on the grounds, we tried to be mindful and made sure there was no food out overnight. We also put the trash in our shower stall overnight to be safe. There is a trash trailer to deposit your garbage, so you don't need to "pack out" The camp grounds itself had a lake/steam running all through it pretty much - so campers can take a dip into the water and try catching some fish as well. There are also small hiking trails that go throughout the property. I didn't personally speak with the owners over the phone, so I cannot comment about the communication while booking the place. But when I arrived, it seemed like the owners were making their rounds in their golf cart and made sure we knew that we could use the wheel barrow to bring our stuff over the hanging bridge towards the campsite this was also useful for the firewood! He seemed nice, but I wasn't in the mood for chatting since I wanted to get my tent set up (nearing dark and starting to rain). read more

Honestly, I just don't know what to say about this place. Our whole experience was so bizarre from start to finish. First, It is so so beautiful up there! our campsite was amazing, it was completely isolated, down a small hill from the road in a leveled-out partially shady area, and Backed right up to the smaller beautiful stream. There was just nothing around us but forest, brush and water, so lovely. When we first got there or dog started freaking out about something in the brush and barking and running around like crazy! We lost him for a minute as he went chasing but we could never see what it was. So we assumed it was a small woodland creature of some sort. About 100 yards away was the mouth to the larger stream which you can actually canoe and swim in. We took several long beautiful hikes and explored all around / the hiking there was really beautiful. The isolation is also nice, not like a state park where your campsite is 15 yards from somebody else. We could not even see other campers and so we were able to draw water from the stream, warm it on our campfire, take all our clothes off and have makeshift hot showers right in our campsite- that's how private it was. However if you hike (or canoe) up to the small aqueduct at the top of the stream you can meet other campers. we did meet a nice couple and made arrangements to share a campfire with them later that night. I'm only telling you this small detail because it was part of the bizarre-ness of the whole trip. So On to that part: First, making all of the arrangements was bizarre, I never spoke with anyone in person, rather we exchanged lengthy text messages, or I should say she sent me lengthy text messages detailing the rules of the place, which included how immaculately clean you must leave your campsite including even picking up a small scraps of leftover firewood down to the last piece of bark. There was also a very big deal made out of not putting nails or stakes into any of the trees (although I don't know why we would've wanted to do that). There were rules about when and how to put money into this weird mailbox to pay for this day and to pay for firewood, rules about how to remove your trash and exactly where to put it. But whatever, that still would've been OK. The bizarreness sort of started when, after making arrangements for the trip, we're all packed up with our dog and driving to the location and we don't know what campsite we're at. She had told us just to text when we got close and she would let us know but as we drew closer and closer and sent messages saying we were basically on site and we did not hear back from her. We had to pull over and wait about 45 minutes just to get a message back letting us know where our site was. OK still nothing too weird. The first night there was a terrific storm with lots of rain and wind and we get a text from her saying that she was driving through the grounds making sure everyone was OK and had seen something in our campsite that she wanted to talk about. Even though our campsite, as I mentioned, felt so private. And even though it was night and dark and as I said a terrible storm! But she was apparently driving through the grounds checking everything out. So we started to feel like we were being watched. The next weird thing was after we had met the other couple and made arrangements to share a meal that night, we got a text from Jill saying that she knew that we had met them and were going to be eating together and how happy she was that we were making friends (or something like that). That was weird but OK whatever, maybe she just likes to know what's going on on her land! But then when the night arrives and we go to meet them they are gone: moved out from their cabin and completely left the grounds, not even a trace of them. I think it was at this point that we started to joke about being in some kind of teenage slasher movie. I mean, we were mostly joking but we did start looking for video cameras hidden up in the trees and on the grounds. And I've tell you: we got up very early to leave the morning we left. it wasn't even quite light and there was a mist hanging in the air, just beautiful. we got packed up, got in the car with our faithful dog and started down the road toward the entrance to leave. And what do we see? About 10 yards down the road from us there was a gigantic black bear and her cubs. So I can only assume that a cub is what we barely caught sight of in the brush near our campsite the first morning we were there. So yeah: basically, in addition to legitimately at one point feeling like we were in some sort of bizarre movie, coupled with almost being mauled by a bear protecting her cubs - The whole thing was so bizarre and we just didn't know what to make of it that it's actually taken me two years to write this review! I'm not a suspicious person but I just didn't want to open myself up to any Bizaro forces that might be up there in the Poconos. read more

Roundstone Camping Resort - Entering the weird zone - Campgrounds Near Me - Weatherly, Pennsylvania

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1512 Crowded and Overbooked... Review of RoundStone Camping Resort Pending review I specifically sought out this campground for its seclusion and rustic sites - especially during COVID. Management mentioned that each site is over an acre large and that we wouldn't see other people from our site. I am a Scoutmaster and back-country camper and appreciate the seclusion. Reviews on this site also seemed to point to a quiet experience. We (party of 8: 2 couples and 4 kids) made reservations and paid upfront several weeks and advance. There is no formal reservation system and you are supposed to text management when you are in route and they will assign you a site. Unfortunately they overbooked themselves. Communication that day with management was difficult and they apologized that they were overwhelmed with the number of people who showed up without reservations. They mentioned "wanting to make everyone happy" and not turn anyone away. The campground appeared stuffed with makeshift sites and many of the sites had large groups of 20 or more - many seemed to be a party crowd. Our "corner site surrounded by woods" turned out to be a small corner of another site that was already occupied by about 20 college aged kids. In our small corner, there was a small ring of stones for a firepit that was clearly never used so it was obvious that they made our "site" just for us. The young adults in our shared site were already set up in the prime areas with several tents, music and a lacrosse match. Our corner of the "site" was at the edge of the field area meant to park cars with no privacy and the woods surrounding us were thick with undergrowth so you couldn't even wander in to relieve yourself so we'd have to use the shared port -a-pot with the 20 college kids after walking through their portion of our shared site (of which they had 90% and we had 10%). Management tried to downplay their error by commenting that the other people in our site were excited to meet us (definitely NOT what we were looking to do during a pandemic) and that we could use our cars as a 'privacy wall' and our site is still comparable in size to that found in most state parks (again, this was not the large secluded site they advertised and with no privacy or other amenities I'd much rather be at a state park). We ended up leaving and luckily after several phone calls were able to find another camping spot about 1 hour away. There were 2 positives: 1) they did promptly refund our money 2) IF the campground was not overcrowded and we got what was advertised it could have been a very nice experience. The campsites really were quite nice. I'm perplexed by our bad experience given so many good reviews. One thought is that so many more people are camping now due to COVID-19 and management just couldn't handle the demand. It's definitely a mom and pop type family operation and their reservation system was not very professional (done by text messaging and paypal). read more

We were here Mother's Day weekend 2016 and the weather was not our friend. The owners, however were excellent! They offered us an upgrade to a cabin to keep our smallish humans from having a terrible time because of the rain and it was so worth it! The grounds are huge and we spent all weekend exploring! The tent sites are secluded! They only offer tent sites, or cabins, so no RV's filled with people and noise! We expect to become "regulars" at this beautiful campground! Well, we expected to become regulars, but that would require a response to our repeated requests for camp sites. I am disappointed, because I was asked to leave a good review (by the owner), based on the fact that our one and only time we went, we loved it. I have texted her at least 3 times since that visit (so has my husband) requesting tent camping sites and have not even gotten a response. Maybe there are not allowed to be "regulars" at this place? Anyway... read more

Hubby and I just got back from spending 5 days at Roundstone Camping Resort and we had a great time. We rented a cabin, and it was so private, so quiet, all you could hear was nature. Spent the some of the days going to Jim Thorpe and a couple of state parks. The cabin was clean , as was the porta john and shower when we arrived. Our biggest surprise was a mama bear and 3 cubs right by our cabin. We didnt bother them, and they didnt bother us. Watching the cubs climb the trees and play was amazing. We will go back and bring our whole family next year. Jan was great, returning my calls, sending emails and answering all my questions. Thank you Jan and Roundstone, you have a great place. read more

This place is magical! I have camped here several times and never been disappointed. What a beautiful location. Jan is so accommodating and friendly. Roundstone really is a hidden treasure for anyone who needs a nice escape into the woods. I have only tent camped here, so I can't speak on behalf of the cabins on site. The tent sites are all unique and secluded. Unlike many state parks, you get your own space at Roundstone. No overlapping camp sites, no strangers roaming around your tent. It's really nice. They all come with a clean porto john, as well. No showers or running water, but if you're used to tent camping this shouldn't be a shock or a problem. Really can't recommend this place enough! Just an insider's note: don't panic if Jan doesn't get back to you right away. She will! read more

Love love love this place. I came here last year and I will be going again in about one week. The place has changed in one year and now you need to pay up front over the phone to confirm your reservation. It used to be different but the place I am sure has not changed a bit and is still amazing as it was before. I am guessing Jill had to change the reservation method because the honor system was not working because of dishonest patrons of her Resort. I love to come here only because its very secluded and you are far far away from anything ordinary. Far between campsites (which are only a few) so you never really see anyone else during your stay there, which I love. You really can become one with nature out here, come try it read more

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Great place, I love roundstone I can't wait to go back again! It's a beautiful property.

My poopy friends were making fun of me for selecting a place to go camping that had the word "resort" in it but then when we got there they were all emoji-with-hearts-for-eyes. The grounds are just amazeballs. Super large property where all the campsites are really nicely spaced so it's very quiet and private. There aren't that many campsites, so I definitely would call ahead and really take the time to plan your trip out there to make sure you get a spot. And honestly-- here's why I think this place was more ideal-- it's great for adults. I'm sure you can take your kids out there and have a lot of fun, but it was nice to be at a campsite without a million kids running around and planned activities. To top it off, the town of Jim Thorpe was closeby and we had such a fun time exploring the town. Some tips: -bring plenty of water, there's no pump on the grounds -there's firewood on the grounds for you to use (bring cash!) -bring your fishing gear! read more

Roundstone Camping Resort - tents up, fire on - Campgrounds Near Me - Weatherly, Pennsylvania

After a couple of great times here, Jill has lost all credibility and any chance of us returning. Although an amazing piece of private property, the rates are exuberant, the rules are ridiculous, and the level of customer service (or lack thereof) rivals only the cable company. Our last trip was paid in full 3 months prior to arriving. Despite paying previous trips in full and in cash when we arrived, Jill stated that her policies changed and payment was needed ahead of time. The day our reservation was booked and paid was the last time we heard from Jill other than the call she made well into our first night at Roundstone to ask what site we were staying at and how we would be paying. She was clueless to the fact that we had already paid months earlier and completely disregarded the numerous attempts to contact her, both prior to and during our stay. The Outback cabin was our favorite spot. This time it had a god awful smell and mold growing on the ceiling which caused anyone inside the cabin to cough uncontrollably. It was uninhabitable. Considering we planned to camp outside by the warm fire, we dealt with not being able to use the cabin....until we realized that the wood provided at the campground (because you are not allowed to bring your own wood) was left outside and uncovered (it had always been covered in the past). It was the coldest day of the year yet and it was impossible to keep a reasonable sized fire going with how wet the wood was. It would have been a bit easier if they chopped the wood into smaller-than-log sized pieces or allowed the use of hatchets or axes. Again, numerous calls were made and texts sent to inquire about a new cabin or refund, but no response and a full voicemail. Weeks later, still no answer to any calls or texts. Apparently once they have your money, all courtesies or reasonable expectations of some customer service are completely forgotten about. read more

Always love out annual trip here. Private campgrounds. Digs run free stream right there. Lots of space to do whatever and woods and trails to explore. Sites are always clean when we arrive. read more

Despite having a great time with my two best friends, I would not recommend this place to anyone. The previous posts are accurate in saying that the customer service is terrible. It may take days to get a response from the owner. I had to text her repeatedly for a week just to make a booking and then again repeatedly when I had questions leading up to the trip. We booked the waterfall cabin which was small and musty. What we weren't told is that you have to park on the road leading up to cabin and then haul all of your stuff over an old, rickety bridge that is suspended over water by ropes. The cabin is a good 1/4-1/2 mile from where you park your car which is far when you are transporting days worth of stuff! But even worse, on this same road where you park your car is a port-a-potty. This is the bathroom. You are expected to cross a rickety bridge at 2am and walk 200 yards in the dark when you have to pee? No thanks! This place is far overpriced for the amenities (lack thereof) and I think Jill's lack of customer service compounds the mediocrity of this place. The final straw for me was the vacuum left in the cabin and the exit text sent reminding you to vacuum. You've got to be kidding me. read more