Christmas Pines Campground

The Great Outdoors

Camping at Christmas Pines Campground plants you within easy reach of several state parks. In nearby Pine Grove, Swatara State Park covers 3,500 acres and features many opportunities to enjoy the landscape. Wildlife watching, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and kayaking are some of the recreational opportunities on offer here.Hickory Run State Park is an hour's drive northeast of your campsite at Christmas Pines Campground. This park is spread out over 15,000 acres. It's a great place to explore the Pocono Mountains, with several landmarks to check out, like the boulder field and Hawk Falls. Take your chances on the short and scenic Shades of Death Trail or branch out along other trails within the park. Disc golf, fishing, hunting, swimming, camping, and wildlife watching are some of the activities to enjoy while you're here.The Tuscarora State Forest is spread out over six counties and has over 90,000 acres to explore. During your visit, you can see an abundance of wildlife. A large variety of tree species populate the area, including sugar maple, black birch, hickories, basswood, and tulip tree. Keep your eyes to the skies for golden eagles among the other wildlife as you hike around the area. Mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, picnicking, camping, and general sightseeing make this a beautiful forest to visit year-round.

Explore the City

There’s more to see beyond the forest when you're renting an RV near Allentown. Crystal Cave is in Kutztown and was discovered in 1871; it quickly became a popular attraction. Today, along with the many spectacular rock formations, you can check out the theater, try some gemstone panning, stop for a treat at the ice cream parlor, or putt through a game of mini-golf. A hiking trail, a museum, and a cave with stairs round out the variety of sights to see here.You can take your discoveries to another level with a trip over to the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. This family-friendly museum is filled with hands-on exhibits that will teach people of all ages about the wonders of science. "Engineers On a Roll" allows kids to learn and have fun while "Leo’s Creativity Studio" lets visitors imagine their own creations with unique tools and seasonal events. You can even see creatures like spider crabs at the Marine Tank.If you are looking to get the adrenaline pumping, you can head over to Dorney Park, also in Allentown. The park is the home of the legendary wooden roller coaster Thunderhawk, originally named The Coaster when it was built in 1924. Hit up the Hydra coaster, take the family-friendly Woodstock Express for a roll, or try classic rides like the Ferris wheel, the Tilt-A-Whirl, and a carousel. Attached to the park, Wildwater Kingdom water park features steep slides, kid-friendly water attractions, a wave pool, and a relaxing lazy river. Check out thrill rides, family rides, water slides, shows, dining, and more at this expansive entertainment center.Don't miss RV camping in this diverse region of Pennsylvania; book a travel trailer rental near Christmas Pines Campground and start planning your next adventure.