Big Pocono State Park

Pennsylvania


While there is good hiking in Big Pocono, the main attraction at this 1306-acre park is the drivable summit of Camelback Mountain, which affords views across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The summit viewpoint is accessible to those in wheelchairs, and the drive up is one of the best in the Poconos.


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