Exploring the Great Outdoor Summer Activities in the Poconos

The Poconos is a beautiful region of northeastern Pennsylvania and it is one of the most popular vacation destinations that offer stunning natural vistas, wildlife, resorts, vacation homes, and a diverse range of outdoor recreational activities. It is a destination of all seasons.

As the winter season is slowly melting away and the warmth of summer begins, it’s time to plan your next summer holiday to the Poconos. So, let’s explore some of the great outdoor summer activities in the Poconos.

1. Ziplining:

A thrilling and unique adventure sport that offers you a bird’s eye view of the great canopies and stunning landscape of the Poconos. Here are some of the best places offering ziplining experiences in the Poconos.

Camelback Mountain Adventures
Address: 243 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372
Time:   Sat-Sun (11 am- 5 pm)
 

Pocono Zip Racer
Address: 1575 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Time: Fri, Mon, Tue (11 am -5 pm), Sat-Sun (10 am - 5 pm)
 

Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Address: 101 Adventure Trail Rd, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Time: Mon-Sun ( 9 am- 6 pm)
 

Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventure
Address:  250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Summit, PA 18346
Time: Fri- Sun ( 10 am- 6 pm)
 

Poconos TreeVenture
Address: 1575 Fairway Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Time: Thu-Mon (10 am- 2 pm)
 

2. Outdoor/Indoor Water Parks:

Water parks are very popular weekend getaways, especially with families and groups. Outdoor/Indoor water parks offer a variety of attractions such as thrilling water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, etc. Following are some of the top water parks in the Poconos.

Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark
Address: 301 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372
Time: Sat-Sun (10 am- 6 pm)
 

Poconos Outdoor Waterpark
Address: Pocono Summit, PA 18346
Time: N/A
 

Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Address: 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor
Time: Sun-Thu (10 am- 8 pm), Fri- Sat (10 am- 9 pm)
 

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Address: 1 Great Wolf Dr, Scotrun, PA 18355
Time: Mon-Sun (10 am- 8 pm)
 

Carousel Water & Fun Park
Address: 1018 Beach Lake Hwy, Beach Lake, PA 18405
Time: Mon-Sun ( 6 am- 10 pm)
 

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3. Golfing

The Pocono region is home to many great golf courses that are suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Some of the most notable golf courses in the Poconos are:-

Mount Airy Golf Club
Address: 312 Woodland Rd, Mt Pocono, PA 18344
Time: Mon-Sun (8 am- 6 pm)

Hideaway Hills Golf Club
Address: 159 Golf Course Rd, Kunkletown, PA 18058
Time: Mon-Sun (8 am- 8 pm)

Great Bear Golf Club
Address: 1 Great Bear Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Time: Mon-Sun ( 7 am- 5 pm)

Jack Frost National Golf Club
Address: 1 Jack Frost Mountain Rd, Blakeslee, PA 18610
Time: Mon-Sun (7 am- 8 pm)

4. Hiking

Hiking is one of the most popular summer activities in the Poconos. Hiking offers you an opportunity to explore nature at your own pace. There are many great hiking trails in the Poconos, but some of the best ones are:-

• Tobyhanna State Park
• Promised Land State Park
• Bushkill Falls
• Dingman Falls
• Lehigh Gorge State Park Trail
• Wallenpaupack Lake Trail
   

5. Fishing

Fishing is a delightful and relaxing activity that you can enjoy alone or with your family and friends. With more than 150 lakes, the Pocono region is angler’s heaven. Here are a few spots for the best fishing experience in the Poconos.

• Lake Wallenpaupack
• Mauch Chunk Lake
• Lake Naomi
• Bradys Lake
• Tobyhanna  Lake
• Big Bass Lake
   

6. Swimming

Swimming is a popular and fun way to cool off on hot summer days. And as stated above, the Poconos has over 150 lakes and some of these lakes are open for swimming. A few among them are:-

• Beltzville State Park
• Hickory Run State Park
• Lake Wallenpaupack
• Promised Land State Park
• Mauch Chunk Lake Park
   

7. Camping

Awe-inspiring landscape of the Poconos offers endless possibilities for camping. From tents to RVs, there are many options to select from. Below mentioned are some of the best places for adventurous summer camping in the Poconos:-

Cranberry Run Campground
Address: 188 Campground Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Time: Mon-Sun (9 am- 9 pm)
 

Mount Pocono Campground
Address: 30 Edgewood Rd, Mt Pocono, PA 18344
Time: Mon-Sun (9 am- 9 pm)

Four Season Campground
Address: 249 Babbling Brook Rd, Scotrun, PA 18355
Time: Mon-Sun (9 am- 8 pm)

Mountain Vista Campground
Address: 415 Taylor Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Time: N/A

Camp Shehaqua
Address: Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Time: N/A
 

The aforementioned are a small portion of the top outdoor summer activities in the Poconos. Of course, you can’t experience all these activities in a single day and luckily, the Poconos is dotted with vacation rental homes. So, below listed are a few types of vacation rentals you can select for your stay.

• Cabins
• Villas
• Beach Rentals
• Cottages
• Condos
• Mansion
• Farmhouse
• RV Rentals

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