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| State Park Overview: |
 | Tobyhanna State Park is in scenic Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The 5,440-acre park includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake. Tobyhanna is derived from an American Indian word meaning ?a stream whose banks are fringed with alder.? Gouldsboro State Park is nearby. |
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| Camping: |
| Camping: rustic sites
A 140-site camping area is open from the first weekend in April to mid-December. Rustic toilets and hand operated water pumps are provided. A playground is provided for the children. Trailers and motor homes may use a convenient, sanitary dump station at the campground entrance.
Due to the high elevation of nearly 2,000 feet above sea level, campers should be prepared for cool nighttime temperatures, even during the summer months.
Organized Group Tent Camping:
Each of the five sites accommodates 30 people or a combined total of 150 campers. The organized group tenting area is adjacent to the camper storage area. The area is open year-round and has rustic toilets and a hand operated water pump. |
| Trails: |
| Snowmobiling:
Tobyhanna State Park provides a one-way snowmobile trail 5 ? miles in length. Unheated restrooms, parking and unloading space are available in a nearby parking area. A small playfield nearby to this parking area may be used as a machine warm-up area. The trail begins in Lot 1.
Snowmobiles may be operated only on the designated, one-way trail. Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails and roads from the day following the last deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting.
Trails at Tobyhanna:
The rugged terrain of Tobyhanna and Gouldsboro state parks makes for challenging but rewarding hiking. All trails are blazed. Double blazes indicates a change of direction or a junction of two trails.
Follow these rules for a safe hike:
* An adult should accompany children. * Be sure to wear hiking boots. * Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trails, except snowmobiles are permitted on designated trails.
Lakeside Trail: 5.1 miles, blue blaze, easy hikingThis improved trail has a hardened base for hiking and bicycling in summer and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Although not recommended for people with disabilities, wheelchair users have completed the trail. Part of the trail is on the paved road through the campground. Allow at least 2.5 hours to complete the entire trail around Tobyhanna Lake.
Yellow Trail: 3.3 miles, yellow blaze, difficult hikingIt is a 6.6-mile walk from the trailhead on Lakeside Trail to PA Route 196 and back. Allow three hours for this trip. Yellow Trail is a very demanding hike and should not be attempted without the proper hiking footwear. An adult should accompany children and no one should hike the trail alone. Be prepared to ?rock hop? and cross a few minor wet areas. This trail follows the border of the Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area and passes through several other wetlands and boulder fields created by the last glacial period. |
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| Area Activities |
| Horseback Riding | |  | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| Picnicking: |
| Tobyhanna State Park provides four picnic areas with a total of 300 picnic tables. Three of the areas are wooded and one is in an open, grassy area. Picnicking is permitted throughout the year. A small playfield is near Parking Area 4. An accessible picnic pavilion may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. If unreserved the picnic pavilion is free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Boating: |
| Boating: electric motors only
The 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake has 60 overnight mooring spaces. These seasonal spaces require a mooring permit. The boat rental is open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, except in inclement weather. The concession has rowboats and canoes.
Motorboats must display a boat registration from any state. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration from any state; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at most state park offices; launch use permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| | | B&Bs / Inns | | Hotel Jonas - This 105 year old Victorian hotel is centrally located within minutes of many activities. Enjoy a delicious meal in our romantic dining room. A continental breakfast is included in your stay. | | | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| Related Links: |
| Tobyhanna State Park Map - | | Pennsylvania State Parks - Addresses - PA DCNR - This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. This is the address, phone number and e-mail list for all 116 Pennsylvania State Parks. | | Pocono Weekend Online - ... State Park, in Monroe and Wayne counties near Tobyhanna State Park, contains 2,800 acres and includes the ... is off Interstate 380 at Exit 6. Tobyhanna State Park is in Monroe and Wayne counties. The ... | | Tobyhanna State Park Mountain Biking : Fall in P.A. - Tobyhanna State Park is in scenic Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The 5,440-acre park includes the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake. Tobyhanna is derived from an American Indian... | | Area Campgrounds | | Lake Greeley Camp
330 N Main St
Moscow, PA
(570) 842-3739
| Secluded Acres Campground
State Route 590
Paupack, PA
(570) 226-9959
| Hemlock Campground & Cottages
362 Hemlock Dr
Tobyhanna, PA
(570) 894-4388
| Four Seasons Campground
Babbling Brook Rd
Scotrun, PA
(570) 629-2504
| Pocono Vacation Park Campgrounds
RR 5
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-2587
| Arrowhead Campground
Beaver Valley Rd
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 992-7949
| Fox Wood Family Campground
400 Mount Nebo Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-1424
| KOA Campgrounds
233 Hollow Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-8000
| Mountain Vista Campground
50 Taylor Dr
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-0111
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Ted's Bait & Tackle
1597 Mount Cobb Rd
Lake Ariel, PA
(570) 689-4181
| Dunkelberger's Sports
585 Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-7950
| Ixtapa Sport Fishing Charters
19 Depue LN
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 688-9466
| Family Bait & Tackle Shop
624 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-6918
| Windsor Fly Shop
348 N 9th St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-0938
| Hiawatha Hunting & Fishing
700 Schoolhouse Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-7712
| Beaver Run Hunting & Fishing Club
3 Barren Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-8257
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Clarion Inn
300 Meadow Avenue
Scranton, PA
(570) 344-9811
| Lake View Estates
Bender Rd & Lakeview Timber Dr
Gouldsboro, PA
(570) 842-1420
| Montage Mountain Ski Resort
1000 Montage Mountain Rd
Scranton, PA
(570) 969-7669
| Sterling Inn The
South Sterling, PA
(570) 676-3311
| Country Surrey Inn
3rd St
Gouldsboro, PA
(570) 842-2081
| Mountaintop Lodge
Route 940
Pocono Pines, PA
(570) 646-6636
| Carmen's Radisson Lackawanna Sta Hotel Scranton
700 Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA
(570) 342-8300
| Lakeside Country Cottages
Route 507 & Highway 390
Tafton, PA
(570) 226-8907
| Alpine Motel
1863 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-3790
| Walter's Motel
2011 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 424-1862
| Water Gap Country Club
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 476-0300
| Countryside Cottages
RR 3 Box 3002
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-2131
| Howard Johnson's
63 Route 611
Bartonsville, PA
(570) 424-6100
| Flower Fields Motel & Cottages
301 Route 611
Bartonsville, PA
(570) 629-0131
| Rimrock Country Cottages
425 Rimrock Dr
Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-2360
| Mountain Springs Lake
Mountain Springs Dr
Reeders, PA
(570) 629-0251
| Chateau Resort & Conference Center
300 Camelback Rd
Tannersville, PA
(570) 629-5900
| Rainbow Mountain Resort and Restaurant
210 Mount Nebo Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-8484
| Value Inn
5219 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-1100
| Echo Valley Cottages
1 Lower Lakeview Dr
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 223-0662
| Pocono Palace Inc
5241 Milford Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-6694
| Paramount Motel
Business Route 209 N
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 421-2141
| Birchwood In the Poconos
3400 Birchwood Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 629-0222
| Shilla Garden Korean Restaurant
RR 209
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 588-1100
| Alpine Lounge
RR 447
East Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 595-7411
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| Directions: |
| The park entrance is 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423. PA 423 intersects with I-380, 2.5 miles south of the park entrance. The park can also be reached from Interstate 84 via PA 507, PA 191 and PA 423, a total distance of 11.4 miles. |
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