{"id":24969,"date":"2023-08-12T05:22:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T09:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/?p=24969"},"modified":"2024-07-17T05:05:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T05:05:28","slug":"top-state-parks-in-the-poconos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/top-state-parks-in-the-poconos\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 State Parks in the Poconos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Poconos region is home to many spectacular state parks. These parks serve as the launch pads for several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/poconos-travel-guide-things-to-do-activities-best-towns\/\">recreational activities here in the Poconos<\/a>. This is a list of the smallest to the largest state parks in the Poconos region based on the area they occupy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 10 State Parks in the Poconos are listed down below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Big Pocono State Park (1,305 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: North Eastern Pennsylvania <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">|<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monroe County<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: There are many things to S.E.A (Sights, Eats and Adventures) at the Big Pocono State Park. It is a destination for scenic hikes, pristine picnics and majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/horseback-riding-spots-in-the-poconos\/\">horseback riding<\/a> trails. Summer and fall are considered the most preferable times to visit this park as the temperature does not go beyond 80s in this region during the summer. The temperature gets colder during fall but makes way for incredible fall foliage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motor Biking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback Riding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Downhill Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaf Peeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Photography<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Frances Slocum State Park (1,306 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: North Eastern Pennsylvania | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luzerne County<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Frances Slocum State Park is known for its one of a kind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/top-5-lakes-and-lake-adventure-in-the-poconos\/\">horseshoe shaped lake<\/a>. The lake measures about 165 acres and it is famous for boating and fishing. The park is also home to various species of birds, fish and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playground<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Skating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain Biking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic Sites Tour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Gouldsboro State Park (2,880 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: North Eastern Pennsylvania | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monroe and Wayne Counties<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: This Park is open 7 days a week 365 days a year from dawn till dusk. The number one attraction of this state park is the 250\u2011acre Gouldsboro Lake, which is popular for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/fishing-spots-in-poconos\/\">fishing<\/a> and boating. The park has hiking, biking and running trails along with perfect picnic spots. The top three trails for hiking in this park are the <\/span><b>Old Route 611, Prospect Rock Trail &amp; Frank Gantz Trail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Beltzville State Park (3,000 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Franklin and Towamensing Township |<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Carbon County <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pennsylvania<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: The Beltzville State Park was opened in 1972 and it was developed by the <\/span><b>U.S Army Corps of Engineers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The park has a 951.5\u2011acre lake with a shoreline of 19.8 miles\u2011 the Beltzville Lake is a prominent fishing spot especially for anglers; the most popular fish species are striped bass, largemouth, smallmouth bass, trout, walleye perch and muskellunge. The lake is also a popular spot for recreational boating activities, ice boating and ice fishing. There are also 4 picnic pavilions and several large picnic areas in this park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canoeing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Promised Land State Park (3,000 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Green Town | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Promised Land State Park is one of the <\/span><b><i>\u201c25 must\u2011see state parks\u201d<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Pennsylvania. It has a natural history with versatile wildlife and ecosystems. The park has a good concentration of boglands and evergreen forests, which in turn attracts varieties of birds like the red breasted nuthatch, Blackburnian warbler, northern waterthrush to name a few. The Promised Land State Park is a promising recreational spot, which is also popular for hunting, fishing and ice fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest Exploration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Nescopeck State Park (3,550 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Butler and Dennison Townships | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luzerne County<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Nescopeck State Park is a relatively new state park in Pennsylvania. The park features 19 miles of trails that takes you through forests, wetlands and meadows. In winter, the trails are opened for cross-country skiing. The park also has a 9-acre manmade lake; Lake Frances, which is also a great fishing spot with trout, bass and panfish. The lake is on a tributary of Nescopeck Creek, which is a great cold\u2011water fishery and a thriving habitat for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Watching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Tobyhanna State Park (5,440 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Coolbaugh Township | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monroe County<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: What was once an Artillery Range is now offering a range of recreational activities in the Poconos. The park includes a 170-acre lake (Tobyhanna Lake), which is a portion of Tobyhanna Creek. The lake has access to exciting water sports like canoeing, rowboat, swimming, etc. Ice fishing is also a popular recreational activity in Tobyhanna State Park but it depends on the ice thickness. The park has extremely well\u2011marked and well\u2011cleared trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Watching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain Biking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Skating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowmobiling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnicking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Lehigh Gorge State Park (6,107 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Luzerne and Carbon Counties | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White Haven<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Lehigh Gorge State Park is the capital of whitewater rafting in the Poconos. It is also famous for the Lehigh Gorge that extends along the Lehigh River from a flood control dam in Luzerne County to Jim Thorpe in Carbon County. The park is also a great spot for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching and sightseeing. In winter, the hiking trails are open for cross\u2011country skiing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Watch<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitewater<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XC Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowmobiling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Hickory Run State Park (16,000 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Kidder and Penn Forest Township | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon County<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: Hickory Run State Park is also one of the top \u201c<\/span><b><i>25 must-see parks<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; in Pennsylvania. The most notable feature\/landmark of this park is the <\/span><b>Hickory Run Boulder Field <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">located in the northeast corner. Other recreational activities in the park include hiking; the network of hiking trails in this park is 44 miles long with each trail offering a unique experience. The park also facilitates cross\u2011country skiing in the winter season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnicking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Watching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disc Golfing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wayfinding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XC Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Skating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowmobiling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (70,000 acres)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: River Road | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bushkill<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description: \u201c<\/span><b>The Gap\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the ultimate recreational activity destination in the Poconos. It features many historically significant sites spread across Native American history, Dutch settlements and colonial structures. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/blogs\/outdoor-recreational-activities-in-delaware-water-gap-national-recreation-area\/\">Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area<\/a> has more to offer in just one location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to do in the Park:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback Riding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canoeing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Climbing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Climbing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow Tubing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Stay in the Poconos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parks in the Poconos are fun to visit and awesome to experience. If you feel like spending more time to take in all its beauty and splendor, you should consider staying in the Poconos for a day or two. Your accommodation options include camping, hotels, resorts and luxury vacation rentals. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaykeepers.com\/\">HolidayKeepers<\/a> we offer a variety of accommodation options with world\u2011class amenities. Visit our website to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Poconos region is home to many spectacular state parks. These parks serve as the launch pads for several recreational activities here in the Poconos. 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