Lakewood Park Campground

Campground in Ryan Township, PA • 25 RV Sites

Lakewood Park Campground in Ryan Township, Pennsylvania, is a 54-acre family-owned retreat in the heart of Schuylkill County — three miles from the I-81 interchange in the northeastern Pennsylvania anthracite coal region, where the dramatic history of the Industrial Revolution's most demanding underground labor meets a natural landscape of forested ridges, river gorges, and some of the most scenically underrated campground terrain in the state. The combination of I-81 accessibility and genuine 54-acre character puts the campground in a category between highway stopover and destination resort that suits both through-travelers and guests making a multi-day base camp. Luxury, family, and rustic cabin options cover the full range of solid-wall accommodation preferences, and full-hookup RV sites with Wi-Fi and cable TV across 120-plus channels handle extended-stay connectivity needs. The property's 10-acre lake provides fishing, kayaking, and paddleboating in a natural setting at the center of the campground, and boat docks and a general store round out the on-site amenity picture. The campground is actively expanding its pull-through and full-hookup site inventory — a sign of growing demand that reflects the property's increasingly well-known regional reputation. Planned events through the season add structured programming alongside the natural lake activity. Pets are welcome. The Schuylkill County landscape carries the geological and cultural weight of Pennsylvania's anthracite history in its terrain and its community character — coal culm banks, company towns, and the heritage of immigrant labor that built this region's identity across the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries sit alongside genuine natural beauty in a combination that rewards curious visitors willing to explore the area's depth beyond its industrial surface. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland, just a short drive from the campground, provides guided tours through an actual anthracite mine tunnel — a genuinely educational and physically cool (literally, at 52 degrees year-round) experience that connects visitors directly to the region's industrial heritage. Lehigh Gorge State Park, accessible within reasonable driving distance, protects the Lehigh River corridor with whitewater rafting, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and one of the finest whitewater kayaking routes in Pennsylvania. Two additional state parks with lake fishing and swimming are within 15 minutes of camp, extending the natural recreation options well beyond the campground's own lake. Lakewood Park Campground operates year-round, providing consistent I-81 corridor accommodation in a region that serves both long-distance travelers crossing Pennsylvania and guests specifically seeking Schuylkill County's heritage and natural recreation. The coal mining history attractions operate seasonally — plan Pioneer Tunnel visits for May through October when tours are fully operational. Summer weekends and holiday periods book fastest as the combination of lake recreation, regional attractions, and family programming creates competitive demand across the campground's cabin and RV inventory. Contact the campground directly to confirm current site inventory and expansion progress — the addition of new full-hookup pull-through sites makes this a property whose capacity and amenity footprint continues to grow. The combination of Schuylkill County heritage attractions, nearby state park recreation, and the campground's own 10-acre lake creates the kind of multi-day itinerary depth that turns first-time Lakewood Park guests into returning visitors.

Campground rules and policies

Check-in Procedure
- Check-in: 1 PM
- Check-out: 11 AM
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Pets
- Pets are welcome throughout the campground and RV sites, there is a nominal pet fee.
- Pets must always be on a leash with the owner when outdoors.
- Pets are not allowed in any buildings or cabins. We can offer an exception for some pets in cabins if they are left in a kennel at all times when inside the cabin - an additional fee applies for additional sanitation afterward (please seek approval in advance).
- Pets may be tied outside if attended. A pet should never be unattended.
- Guests must pick up after their pets.Sites/Vehicles
- Each site is limited to one RV and one vehicle. If room allows, an additional vehicle may be parked if within the boundaries of your site.
- Vehicles must have parking pass displayed.
- Vehicles can only be parked in the space intended.
- Washing of vehicles/RVs are not permitted
- Posted speed limits must be followed at all times, if no limit is posted, assume a limit of 15 MPH.
- No walking through occupied sites
- Alcohol consumption must be limited to your site only.
- Disposal of any drain water (gray or black) is prohibited onto the ground.
- Clotheslines are permitted. If attaching to a tree, you must tie it around the trunk and not fasten into trees.
- Trash must be put in designated dumpsters promptly and no bags should be left outside where wildlife could access.
- Hunting is prohibited on the property. The use or possession of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
- Fireworks that are PA legal are permitted if limited and set off during non-quit hours. No Firecrackers.Season
- Our main season runs from Mid-April to the end of October.
- We may offer some sites through the winter months for transient stays, you can either check online availability or call. Note there may be water restrictions during these months when it falls below freezing.Campfires
- Campfires are permitted but only in approved rings at designated locations
- No fire should be left unattended. All fires must be extinguished before leaving the area.
- Firewood is offered for sale - $6/bundle. Fallen limbs or branches may be gathered and used, but cutting any limbs is prohibited.Visitors
- All Visitors must check in and pay applicable visitor fees - $5/day/person.
- Visitors must be accompanied by registered guests at all times
- Visitors must leave by 10:00 PM unless staying overnight.WI-FI
- The Lakewood Park Guest Wi-Fi is provided for guests for email and browsing purposes. It is not for excess downloading or streaming.
- Please review and agree to the terms and conditions of the WIFI policy upon accessingBikes
- Helmets must be worn by children under 12 per PA state regulations when operating or riding as a passenger bicycle.
- Bikes, Golf Carts, and UTVs can be driven at night if they have head and taillights.
- ATVs and Dirt Bikes are prohibited.Lake/Creek Access & Rules
- No swimming is permitted in the lake or creek.
- Catch and release fishing is permitted, no fishing license is required. Barbless hooks only. Fishing is permitted until 10 PM.
- Boats are restricted to only aluminum boats (e.g. fishing boats), canoes, kayaks, or paddle boats.
- Tubes, where a person is not sitting or wading in the water, are permitted.
- Waivers are required for the use of Lakewood Park kayaks, paddle boats, or other rental items. You can get waivers and sign-out boats at the camp office.