Knoebels Lake Glory Campground

The Great Outdoors

You’ll be close to Briar Creek Lake Park when you are RV camping at Knoebels Lake Glory Campground. This 173-acre county park features a 53-acre lake with a boat launch for fishing and boating. The park is also the home of the historic Fowlersville Covered Bridge. It also offers picnic pavilions for public use; some have electricity and grills. This pretty park is a great way to experience the great outdoors and a great sense of community.The Loyalsock State Forest is also easily accessible when you camp in an RV near Catawissa. The forest is named after the scenic Loyalsock Creek. The forest covers over 114,000 acres in the Endless Mountains region. This is a working forest with activities including active timber harvests, natural gas drilling sites, deer enclosures, and prescribed fires. Special areas in the forest include Kettle Creek Gorge Natural Area, Tamarack Run Natural Area, Devil’s Elbow Natural Area, and McIntyre Natural Area. There are over 200 miles of trails in the forest, including the Loyalsock Trail and the Old Logger’s Path. Recreational opportunities here include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.You can also visit Ricketts Glen State Park with your rental motorhome near Knoebels Lake Glory Campground. This 13,000-acre state park features the Glens Natural Area, which has been designated a National Natural Landmark. It is also home to 22 waterfalls, including the 94-foot Ganoga Falls. Environmental education and interpretive programs such as guided walks, presentations, and hands-on activities are held seasonally, and there is also a seasonal snack bar and concessions. Recreational activities here include a swimming beach, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Boat rentals are available.

Exploring the Area

There’s plenty for the whole family to do at Knoebels, but you can also head over to Bloomsburg when you are camping at Knoebels Lake Glory Campground. Bloomsburg is the only incorporated town in the state and is also the seat of Columbia County. It has managed to preserve its rural charm but also fosters excellent culture and recreation. Some of the top things to see and do here include Turkey Hill, Bill’s Old Bike Barn Museum, and the Bloomsburg Fair Museum. Special events that you may want to plan to include in your vacation are the Renaissance Jamboree, the Covered Bridge & Arts Festival, the Bloomsburg Fair, and the Danville Heritage Festival. Be sure to check out the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau and the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau for the latest on local news, happenings, and tourist information.For some big-city fun with your RV rental near Knoebels Lake Glory Campground, take a short drive to Wilkes-Barre. Some of the highlights here include the Seven Tubs Nature Area, Concrete City, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, and the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum. Adults will appreciate the craft beer scene and the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino and resort. Some of the special events that this area hosts every year are the Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival, the Fine Arts Fiesta, the Covered Bridge Festival, and Oktoberfest. Visit the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, Visit Luzerne County, and Visit PA for updated information on area attractions, events, and travel information.Besides the excellent restaurants and concessions at Knoebels, there are lots of dining choices available in town if you decide to head out of the RV campgrounds. Choose from locally-owned establishments featuring diner delicacies, bar and grill fare, barbecue, pizza, ethnic eateries, and more. And when you need to refill your rig, you’ll be able to find either gasoline or diesel fuel easily at any of the area truck stops, service stations, or convenience stores.