Kittatinny Campgrounds

The Great Outdoors

There are some lovely state parks nearby when you rent a motorhome near Barryville. High Point State Park is perfect if you're looking for sublime views of the surrounding area. Just south in New Jersey, this park allows visitors to see mountains, prairies, and woodlands in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. These views are possible from the High Point Monument, a 220-foot tall tower that visitors use for observation. This park is perfect for hiking, with over 50 miles of trails available, ranging from a mile to roughly 18 miles long. This park also features Lake Marcia, a 20-acre lake which is ideal for swimming and fishing, with catches that include trout and largemouth bass.There are also some beautiful parks if you pop across the river into Pennsylvania. Prompton State Park consists of woodlands surrounding the 290-acre Prompton Lake, making this a popular spot for water sports, including kayaking, boating, and swimming. Anglers will also enjoy this lake, and common catches include perch, crappie, and bass. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails which are perfect for a long hike or quick stroll, ranging from under a mile to over four miles in length. If you're looking for a good picnic spot, there are tables by the boat launches where you can enjoy a lakeside snack.Another wonderful park worth visiting during your campervan rental vacation near Barryville is the Promised Land State Park. This state park is situated in the beautiful Poconos region of Pennsylvania and features 3,000-acres of peaceful forests, babbling brooks, and beautiful waterfalls. There are over 50 miles of trails that loop around the park that will take you past the park's lakes, waterfalls, and through its woodlands. Promised Land State Park also features two lakes, Lower Lake and Promised Land Lake. Promised Land Lake is a popular location for swimming as it features a swimming beach, which is also ideal for sunbathing and picnicking. During the winter, ice fishing is a popular activity, and you can catch bass, perch, and pickerel at either lake.

Exploring the City

While Barryville provides a beautiful base from which to explore the region, you'll no doubt want to branch out to some nearby cities. Scranton has some fun and unusual attractions, including the Lackawanna Coal Mine. This disused mine shaft was once used for mining coal, but now is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can see what it was like to be a coal miner in the mid-1800s. There is a mine cart ride that will take you 300 feet below the surface where you can take a guided tour of the caverns and mine shafts.If you're looking a cultural experience during your visit to Scranton, consider a stop at the Everhart Museum. This museum features art and science exhibits, with artifacts from across the world. There are many amazing pieces at this museum, including rare fossils, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and Roman pottery. The museum also has an amazing collection of art, including work by Ansel Adams, Pablo Picasso, and John Willard Rought.Barryville campers may also enjoy planning an excursion to the Electric City Aquarium. This massive aquarium covers over 20,000 square feet and is focused on educating all ages about ways we can protect our rivers, lakes, and oceans. There are a plethora of graceful and dangerous creatures at this aquarium, including sharks, crocodiles, catfish, and octopus. You can even watch the staff feed these critters while learning something new about their behavior and habitats.