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SECLUDED MOUNTAIN CAMPSITE

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· Jim Thorpe, Carbon, Pennsylvania
11 acres hosted by Keith C.
1 tent site
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
We offer two primitive tent camping sites on our private wooded acreage surrounding our residence, located 6 miles outside the town of Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania. Our 2 sites are located on the Southern slope of Scrub Mountain at an elevation of 1473 ft, in the Bear Creek Drainage area a beautiful and rugged tributary to the Lehigh River Our 2 Tent campsites are completely landscaped and contain all basic amenities such as water, electric, stone fire rings, with tables and chairs.The property is completely wooded secluded and quiet however the property is frequented by potentially dangerous wildlife such as bears coyotes and rattlesnakes. Guests are given a brief orientation upon arrival as to potential dangers and basic rules. To protect our guests our property is video monitored with night vision cameras and perimeter sensing alarms which are activated after dark which alert the hosts to any potential unwelcome trespassers crossing over the perimeter. Our location is a great base camp for those outdoor adventurers looking to explore the Lehigh River Gorge, Hickory Run State Park, SGL#141 and other natural attractions of Carbon County, PA. Our property provides convenient access to many outdoor activities such as Whitewater Rafting, on the famous and scenic Lehigh River. Mountain Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail, Day Hiking to scenic vistas and we are within short driving distance of several Scenic Waterfalls. Our prize possession is the outstanding trout fishing in the Lehigh River and it's numerous tributaries, all of which have good populations of Native Brook Trout, Wild Brown Trout and wild and stocked Rainbow Trout as well as many other cold water fish species. Our location further provides top notch wildlife viewing and photography on our private property you are highly likely to encounter black bears, coyotes, whitetail deer, wild turkey and even an occasional mountain lion, as well as many other various other game species. For you bird watchers this part of the Poconos has an exceptional population of wild birds some very rare. Your Campsite Hosts are Keith and Deborah and their 3 lovable and friendly rescue Dogs Sophie, Trinity, and Neo who all reside on the property in the main house (Please if you do not enjoy Dogs please do not book a stay here), The Main House is open to all guests for bathroom, showers, laundry, and kitchen use if necessary, or to escape potentially dangerous weather or wildlife. Keith (58), Debby (60) and the dogs are highly experienced outdoor adventurers who enjoy backpacking, camping, kayaking, fishing and Rockhounding along with many other outdoor pursuits. As hosts their goal is to provide their guests with a safe, relaxing and adventurous getaway. Keith owns and operates an Outdoor Adventure Guide Service known as Bear Mountain Adventures providing personalized outdoor adventures in and around the Lehigh River Gorge and Carbon County, PA. Your Hosts can suggest, plan, outfit, and even guide you on any outdoor excursion you would like to enjoy during your stay., and they are happy to provide you with information on all the hidden natural wonders of the area. If you seek to avoid the crowded commercial and state campgrounds then we got you covered, book a stay at our semi-primitive campsites at our remote mountain home and let us provided you with true and individualized mountain hospitality. We look forward to seeing you on the Mountain.This site is located to the rear of the property which provides more privacy. This is a very large site capable of holding up to 5 Tents situated around the perimeter with several short trails leading to the fire ring in a central location. This site also connects to the Community Fire Ring. This site is surrounded by dense mountain laurel, and large shade trees. This site is often frequented by wildlife such as Black Bears and Whitetail Deer, which come down from the 27,000 acre State Game Lands #141. There is water directly on site. There is temporary Electrical Service at the Site for charging your personal devices and to operate Campsite Lighting Fixtures. There is also Perimeter Sensors and Motion Sensor Lights throughout the Campsite for security from the areas substantial Black Bear population. The entry to the property is also monitored 24 hrs a Day by a Security Camera with Night Vision.
Natural features
Forest
Mountainous
93%
7 ratings · 6 reviews
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Annie S.recommends
August 4, 2024
THE BOULDER SITE
Campsite was incredibly well maintained and Keith was so kind and hospitable as a host. The site is very close to a lot of different hiking areas and Keith gave us a lot of suggestions too. Thank you for everything! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
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Elizabeth C.recommends
July 22, 2024
BLACK BEAR TRAIL SITE
Great camping site
We loved camping at Keith's land, he was verh helpful in the setup, made us feel very comfortable and recommended great places to go hiking and swimming. He knows the sorrounded land.
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Viannah W.recommends
June 30, 2024
BLACK BEAR TRAIL SITE
Camping at Keith’s
I absolutely loved camping at Keith’s! He had everything we forgot to bring, was super helpful about the surrounding area, provided wonderful hospitality, and pointed us in all the right directions. We will definitely be back!
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Nikki A.recommends
June 29, 2024
THE BOULDER SITE
BEST HIPCAMP YET
Don’t miss your chance to camp here! Keith is a splendidly warm and gracious host. We arrived to our site and were welcomed by Keith, the other campers at their site, and a roaring fire at our site. The land is the perfect balance between nature and comfort offering my 2 goldens and I a restful night’s sleep. Wildlife galore as the front and back sites both have uninterrupted wilderness views. Thanks to Keith and his friends for such an unforgettable stay - we can’t wait to come through this way and stay again.
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Jacob R.recommends
June 25, 2024
BLACK BEAR TRAIL SITE
Super friendly and hospital host! Amenities exceeded exceptions
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Mat W.recommends
June 23, 2024
BLACK BEAR TRAIL SITE
SUPER Host
Keith is awesome! SUPER HOST Extremely helpful and hands on with anything we needed. We definitely felt taken care of, as well as very safe and secure. We will definitely be returning.
Location
Jim Thorpe, Carbon, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Susquehannock and Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Keith C.

Joined in April 2024
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