Big Pocono State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 894-8336
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Monroe County, about 10 miles northwest of Stroudsburg, Big Pocono State Park covers about 1,321 acres.
Things to do include horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 8.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park closes in early December and re-opens the first week in April, sunrise to sunset. Contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingWinter sportsHikingHorseback ridingHuntingMountain bikingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail | 1.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Indian Trail is the easiest hike in the park and offers scenic views from the eastern cliffs.Hiking |
| North Trail | 1 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none North trail extends down the mountain and is steep and rugged. Hikers experience a 600 foot elevation change on the trail.Hiking |
| North Trail Lower Loop | 3.2 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian Trailhead amenities: none North Trail follows the southern slope and is steep and rugged.HikingMountain bikingEquestrian |
| Scout Trail | 0.09 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This is a short connector trail for South TrailHiking |
| South Trail | 3 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian Trailhead amenities: none South Trail follows the eastern slope and is steep and rugged with two scenic views.HikingMountain bikingEquestrian |
| South Trail Upper Loop | 0.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none When combined with the Indian trail, South Trail Upper Loop provides the easiest, non-paved hike at Big Pocono.Hiking |
| Vista Trail | 0.1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This short connector trail leads to a scenic view on South Trail.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
8.5 miles of trails
Since Big Pocono State Park is a mountaintop, most of the trails have steep grades. Some trails are extremely steep with rough grades. Inexperienced hikers should contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for more information before hiking.
Big Pocono State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Big Pocono State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
ADA accessible picnic tables can be found near Parking Lot #2 and Parking Lot #4.
Parking Lot #2 - The scenic view can be observed from a vehicle while in Parking Lot #2.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Camelback Road
Tannersville, PA 18372 - Nearest town
- Stroudsburg — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.0442, -75.3692
- Phone
- (570) 894-8336
- tobyhannasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Entrance to the park is from PA 715 and Exit 299 of I-80 at Tannersville. CAUTION: Steep grades. Visitors should not attempt this drive in vehicles with trailers in tow. Municipal road maintenance is not provided and seasonal closures of the access roadway will occur. GPS DD: Lat. 41.04419 Long. -75.36925
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology