Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday Blog
Book Your Stay for Father's Day, Race Weekend, Local Fireworks, & 4th of July!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
I-80 Exit 309: Route 209 N, 6.4 miles
Bear Right onto Holy Cross Road
Make Right onto Hollow Road
Campground is 1 mile down on Hollow Road (if you pass Shawnee Ski Mountain you went too far)
I-80 Exit 310: (Not a good route for large RV's),
North on River Road for 2.7 miles
Left on Hollow Road (at Shawnee Playhouse)
Campground is 3.2 miles down on Hollow Road (about 3/4 mile past Shawnee Ski Mountain)
I-84 Exit 53: Route 209 South for 34 miles
Left onto Hollow Road
Campground is 1 mile down on the left.
Have a safe journey and thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your vacation GREAT!
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Why East Stroudsburg & the Pocono Mountains Are America's Perfect 4th of July Getaway.
Celebrate under the open sky—where campfires, freedom, and time together capture the spirit of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Let's be honest: most 4th of July plans involve traffic jams, crowded beaches, and watching fireworks from a parking lot. But what if this year — this very special, once-in-250-years — you did something different?
What if you pitched a tent, parked your RV, or kicked back in a cozy cabin in the Pocono Mountains, where the Delaware River is minutes away and the Appalachian Trail is your morning commute?
East Stroudsburg and the surrounding Pocono Mountains region is one of Pennsylvania's most beloved camping destinations, and for the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial, there has never been a better year to be right here.
Here's the magic of camping near East Stroudsburg: you're not going to the middle of nowhere. You're going to the middle of everything while still escaping the crowd. The Pocono Mountains sit right at the sweet spot between New York City and Philadelphia, making this one of the most accessible camping regions on the entire East Coast.
** 75 Miles from New York City ** 85 Miles from Philadelphia ** 5-10 Minutes from Delaware Water Gap **
Pack up the car on Thursday night, beat the holiday weekend rush, and wake up Friday morning to birdsong and pine-scented air instead of honking horns. The Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday in East Stroudsburg offers tent sites, full-hookup RV pads, and comfortable cabins, so there's a setup for every type of camper — from the weekend glamper to the seasoned outdoorsman.
PRO TIP: BOOK NOW
4th of July weekend sites fill up fast — and 2026 is going to be the busiest Independence Day in 50 years thanks to the 250th anniversary celebrations. Don't wait until June to find out everything's gone!
On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. That's not a typo. A quarter-millennium of American history, celebrated with what promises to be the biggest Independence Day in generations. The whole country is buzzing, and Pennsylvania, as the birthplace of American democracy, is right at the center of it all.
Across the Keystone State, the America250PA initiative has been gearing up for Semiquincentennial events, fireworks displays, and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. The Pocono Mountains region is no exception. Local communities have big plans in the works, and the energy around this July 4th weekend is going to be electric (literally and figuratively, thanks to the fireworks.)
"The Pocono Mountains region is already gearing up for America250PA celebrations — with big plans in the works for semiquincentennial events, fireworks, and more, you won't want to miss them."
— Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Camping in the Pocono Mountains this 4th of July means you'll be sleeping just a short drive from some of the most historically significant land in America — the same forests and rivers where Revolutionary War soldiers marched, where the young nation's founding ideals took shape. Celebrating freedom here just feels right.
Visitors can catch one of the region’s largest shows:
West End Fair Celebrates 250 Years of America - Thursday, July 2 @ 9:00 pm Skytop Lodge's Fourth of July Celebration - Friday, July 3 @ dusk Fireworks Over Lake Wallenpaupack - Saturday, July 4 @ dusk Kalahari's KABOOM! Fireworks - Saturday, July 4 @ dusk
Head out for the explosions, then return to your campfire under the Pocono stars. It's an Independence Day you'll never forget.
Here's what makes East Stroudsburg and the Delaware Water Gap such a legendary camping destination: you will never, ever run out of things to do. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area alone offers over 100 miles of hiking paths.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail also passes right through this region, offering multi-night backcountry options for those who want to push their limits. And if the kids need a break from nature, visit Camelbeach Waterpark or Mountain Adventures for some outdoor family fun.
Don't feel like venturing out? The Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday has plenty of on-site recreation and planned activities for guests to enjoy, such as tie dye, scavenger hunts, pickleball courts, jump pad, cornhole tournaments, arts & crafts, winery tastings, and much, much more.
One of the best things about the Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday is that there is truly no wrong way to camp. Whether you're rolling in with a 40-foot rig or showing up with nothing but a backpack and a tent, they've got your spot. Here's a look at how you can make the Poconos your home base for the 250th:
This campground is proud to be truly Big Rig Friendly, with level pull-through sites up to 102 feet long. Step it up with a KOA Patio® site — a brick or stamped concrete patio complete with a BBQ grill, fire pit, and patio furniture. It's the perfect setup for a long holiday weekend of cookouts, s'mores, and stargazing. Full hookups available.
Level tent sites are surrounded by scenic natural surroundings and equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. It's got everything you need for a proper campfire night. Choose from sites with water and electric access, or go fully primitive if you're looking to truly unplug and disconnect from the world for a few glorious days.
Not a tent person? No worries. Camping Cabins are the perfect in-between. Return to your own bed at the end of a long day, plus a grill, picnic table, and fire pit outside. And if you want full glamping luxury, Deluxe Cabins come with a full kitchen, private bathroom, AC and heat, and a covered deck with a fire pit and patio furniture. Plates, cups, pots, pans, and cooking utensils included. Just bring your food and your sense of adventure.
Looking to make this 4th of July truly unforgettable? Try something you've never done before like a TeePee for a one-of-a-kind experience: huge, eye-catching, and equipped with sleeping cots, a futon, fire pit, BBQ, and picnic table. Step back into American frontier history with a stay in a Conestoga Wagon. There's no better way to celebrate 250 years of America than sleeping in a covered wagon under the Pocono stars.
BRING YOUR FURRY FRIENDS!
We're a pet friendly campground with our very own on-site dog park! Many of our cabin options are also pet friendly, so the whole family — four legs and all — can celebrate America's 250th together in the Pocono Mountains.
Think about it this way: every hotel in the greater New York City metro area is going to be packed, overpriced, and exactly the same as every other long weekend. But a campsite in the Pocono Mountains? That's yours. Your fire. Your sky. Your sunrise over the mountains. Nobody can take that from you.
Then, come evening, you load the family into the car and head a short drive away to one of the area's spectacular fireworks shows before returning to your own campfire to make everlasting memories. That's a 4th of July worth remembering.
Ready to Reserve Your Piece of the 250th?
Sites are filling up fast for the most historic 4th of July in 50 years. Don't wait — claim your campsite in the Pocono Mountains and celebrate America's birthday the way it was always meant to be celebrated: outside, under the stars, surrounded by mountains and freedom.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
