Beyond the campground
Make Lakewood Park your starting point for scenic rides, outdoor adventures, and a day out with the family.
Outdoors & scenic rides
Whitewater Rafting Adventures
Head out on the Lehigh River for a rafting adventure and a different view of the region’s scenery.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Lehigh Gorge, taking in wooded hillsides, river views, and the landscape around Jim Thorpe.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Spend a day exploring hiking trails, taking in mountain views, and discovering the world of hawks and other birds of prey.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train
Explore the region’s coal-mining history with an underground mine tour and a ride aboard a steam train.
Family days out
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Meet animals from around the world and explore the zoo’s exhibits on a family day out.
Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom
Plan a day of roller coasters, family rides, and water park fun.
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Enjoy a classic amusement park experience with rides, games, and attractions for a range of ages.
Crayola Experience
Spend a colorful day creating, crafting, and exploring hands-on activities at this indoor family attraction in Easton.
Local finds
Mohegan Sun Pocono
Try your luck at the slots and tables, catch live harness racing, or grab a bite at one of 17 restaurants at this Wilkes-Barre casino resort.
Hometown Farmers Market
Browse fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts every Wednesday at this year-round indoor/outdoor market just outside Tamaqua.
Golf
White Birch Golf Course
Tee off on 18 championship holes or the quick 9-hole executive course, then grab breakfast at “The Birch” clubhouse restaurant in Barnesville.
Mountain Valley Golf Course
Play a round on two 18-hole public courses, then unwind at the on-site pro shop and Players Club restaurant in Barnesville.
Breweries & Wineries
Lakeside Winery
(Barnesville – 5 min)
Honey Hole Winery LLC
(Drums – 25 min)
Antler Ridge Winery
(Jim Thorpe – 25 min)
Blue Lizard Vineyard & Winery
(Andreas – 27 min)
Galen Glen Winery
(Andreas – 28 min)
Big Creek Vineyard
(Jim Thorpe – 28 min)
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery
(New Tripoli – 31 min)
Radical Wine Company
(Lehighton – 32 min)
King Cole Winery
(Schuylkill Haven – 34 min)
Fieldwood Winery
(Schuylkill Haven – 35 min)
Freas Farm Winery
(Berwick – 42 min)
Jack-Azz Distilling LLC
(Spring Glen – 44 min)