Camping Near Scranton, PA
There are 11 campgrounds within driving distance of Scranton, PA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Ricketts Glen State Park, about 32 miles away. 7 of the closest are free. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Scranton (7).
Closest campgrounds to Scranton
- Ricketts Glen State Park — 32 mi from Scranton · PA - Benton · $25/night · Vistas 8
- Worthington State Forest — 40 mi from Scranton · NJ - Columbia · $20/night · Vistas 7
- Alosa Campsites — 42 mi from Scranton · Alosa Campsites · Free · Vistas 6.5
- East Sidney Dam Recreation Area — 67 mi from Scranton · East Sidney Dam Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA) — 73 mi from Scranton · BLUE MARSH LAKE (DRY BROOKS DAY USE AREA) · Vistas 5.6
- LAMBS CREEK RECREATION AREA — 79 mi from Scranton · LAMBS CREEK RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
- Watkins Glen State Park — 91 mi from Scranton · NY - Watkins Glen · $22/night · Vistas 8
- Blueberry Patch Campground — 95 mi from Scranton · Blueberry Patch Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.8
- POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND — 95 mi from Scranton · POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.5
- Backbone Horse Campground — 95 mi from Scranton · Backbone Horse Campground · Vistas 6
- Finger Lakes - Hector District — 97 mi from Scranton · Finger Lakes - Hector District · Vistas 6.5
Open the interactive map near Scranton to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Scranton FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Scranton?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Ricketts Glen State Park, roughly 32 miles from Scranton, PA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Scranton?
Yes. 7 campgrounds near Scranton, PA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Scranton page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 2 of the spots near Scranton listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.