State Parks Near Scranton, Pennsylvania
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Scranton, including 4 parks across the line in New Jersey and New York. The closest is Archbald Pothole State Park, about 9 mi northeast of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Archbald Pothole State Park9 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 139 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 8pets allowed
State parks near Scranton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Scranton; driving distance is usually longer.
Best picks by activity
Camping near Scranton
- Lackawanna State Park 11 mi north · Campground listed
- Frances Slocum State Park 12 mi west · 85 campsites
- Tobyhanna State Park 20 mi southeast · 5 campsites
- Promised Land State Park 25 mi east · 167 campsites
- Hickory Run State Park 29 mi south · 17 campsites
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Scranton
- Lackawanna State Park 11 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Promised Land State Park 25 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Hickory Run State Park 29 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ricketts Glen State Park 33 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Salt Springs State Park 37 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Scranton
- Frances Slocum State Park 12 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Tobyhanna State Park 20 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Promised Land State Park 25 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ricketts Glen State Park 33 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Salt Springs State Park 37 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 3 more in the list above
Swimming near Scranton
- Lackawanna State Park 11 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Frances Slocum State Park 12 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gouldsboro State Park 16 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tobyhanna State Park 20 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Promised Land State Park 25 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 7 more in the list above
Hiking near Scranton
- Archbald Pothole State Park 9 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lackawanna State Park 11 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Frances Slocum State Park 12 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Varden Conservation Area 16 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Gouldsboro State Park 16 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Scranton
- Lackawanna State Park 11 mi north · Fishing listed
- Frances Slocum State Park 12 mi west · Fishing listed
- Varden Conservation Area 16 mi east · Fishing listed
- Gouldsboro State Park 16 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Tobyhanna State Park 20 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Scranton
What is the closest state park to Scranton?
Archbald Pothole State Park is the closest, about 9 miles northeast of Scranton in a straight line. Next are Lackawanna State Park and Frances Slocum State Park.
How many state parks are near Scranton?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Scranton have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Lackawanna State Park, Frances Slocum State Park and Tobyhanna State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Scranton?
Yes, at 8 parks, including Frances Slocum State Park, Tobyhanna State Park and Promised Land State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Scranton?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.