Tobyhanna State Park
Notice: Lake Drawdown — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 5 campsites
- Official site
- pa.gov(570) 894-8336
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Lake DrawdownA drawdown of Tobyhanna Lake has been moved to begin in the Early Spring of 2027. The lake is being drawn down for a construction project on the dam.… (more)
A drawdown of Tobyhanna Lake has been moved to begin in the Early Spring of 2027. The lake is being drawn down for a construction project on the dam. Due to the presence of unexploded ordinances (UXO's), any entry into the lakebed, lake or stream is prohibited during the drawdown. Fishing, boating, swimming and all other activities that include entry in the lake/ lakebed will be closed for the entirety of the drawdown. Please contact the park office for the latest updates or if you have any questions. Warning: Due to the drawdown, there is an increased chance of the presence of UXO's. The lake will be closed to all public use, violators may be prosecuted. Additional safety information and precautions are available at the following links: PDF: English: Tobyhanna-Artillery-Range-Safety-Guide.pdf Español: Tobyhanna-3Rs-Safety-Spanish.pdf Video: English: Army USACE - 3Rs video Español: Army USACE – 3Rs Spanish video
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 5,565 acres, Tobyhanna State Park lies in Monroe County, about 18 miles southeast of Dunmore.
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 10 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 5 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping).
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 is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the 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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted at selected campsites for a fee.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: ♿ A 135-site camping area is open from mid-April to mid-October. Tobyhanna State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ A 135-site camping area is open from mid-April to mid-October.
Flush toilets, showers, and water spigots are provided in a central location. A playground is available for children. Trailers and motor homes may use a sanitary dump station located between the park office and the campground entrance.
Pets are permitted at selected campsites for a fee.
Due to the high elevation of nearly 2,000 feet above sea level, campers should be prepared for cool nighttime temperatures, even during the summer months. | — | Showers | — |
| Organized Group Tenting Season: The area is adjacent to Lot #4 and is open year round. Five rustic sites are available:
• Sites #1 to #4 accommodate up to 20 people
• Site #5 accommodates up to 40 people
• All sites can be combined to accommodate up to 120 people
The area is adjacent to Lot #4 and is open year round. It has non-flush toilets and hand operated water pump. | 5 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Tobyhanna State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ A 135-site camping area is open from mid-April to mid-October.
Flush toilets, showers, and water spigots are provided in a central location. A playground is available for children. Trailers and motor homes may use a sanitary dump station located between the park office and the campground entrance.
Pets are permitted at selected campsites for a fee.
Due to the high elevation of nearly 2,000 feet above sea level, campers should be prepared for cool nighttime temperatures, even during the summer months.
Organized Group Tenting
Five rustic sites are available:
- Sites #1 to #4 accommodate up to 20 people
- Site #5 accommodates up to 40 people
- All sites can be combined to accommodate up to 120 people
The area is adjacent to Lot #4 and is open year round. It has non-flush toilets and hand operated water pump.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHikingHuntingBikingMountain bikingPicnickingSnowmobilingSwimmingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gantz Trail | 1.9 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: non-flush restroom The 3.2-mile trail connects Tobyhanna State Park and Gouldsboro State Park. The trail travels through the Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area.Hiking |
| Lakeside Trail | 5.1 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches Lakeside travels completely around Tobyhanna Lake and provides wonderful opportunities for wildlife watching and fishing. It also passes though the campground and beach areas.HikingBikingSnowmobilingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Range Trail | 2.75 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none Range Trail runs from Lakeside Trail to a small parking area long State Route 196. The trail offers travels through Bender Swamp and a boulder field.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
10 miles of trails
The rugged terrain of Tobyhanna State Park makes for challenging but rewarding hiking. All trails are blazed. Double blazes indicates a change of direction or a junction of two trails.
Follow these rules for a safe hike:
- An adult should accompany children
- Be sure to wear hiking boots
- Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trails, except snowmobiles are permitted on designated trails
Tobyhanna State Park Map
Swimming
The sand beach at Tobyhanna State Park is open from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. until sunset.
The bathhouse has flush toilets and changing areas. Showers are available for a fee.
Swim at your own risk. Please follow posted rules.
Smoke-Free Beach
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes:
- Cigarettes
- Pipes
- Cigars
- E-cigarettes
- Other handheld, lighted smoking devices
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
Tobyhanna State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Campground Loop - Site 008
ChatGPT said: Site 008 in the Campground Loop offers a modern, non-electric setup with a back-in driveway. It accommodates vehicles up to 25 feet in length, and domestic pets are allowed.
Campground Loop - Site 010
ChatGPT said: Site 010 in the Campground Loop features a modern, non-electric setup with a back-in driveway. It accommodates vehicles up to 25 feet in length, and domestic pets are allowed.
Campground Loop - Site 015
Site 015 in the Campground Loop offers modern electric service with 50 amps and a back-in driveway. It accommodates vehicles up to 35 feet in length, and domestic pets are allowed.
Read more from the park
Campground Loop - Site 017
Site 017 in the Campground Loop features modern electric service with 50 amps and a back-in driveway. It accommodates vehicles up to 40 feet in length, and domestic pets are allowed.
Accessible Picnic Tables
ADA accessible picnic tables are located in the Beach Day Use Area. ADA parking is located near Lot 2.
Parking Lot 1 Pavilion
Parking Lot 1 Pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people with 12 picnic tables. Domestic pets are allowed.
Fishing Access
An accessible fishing pier is located in the Day Use Area via Parking Lot 1, near the Boat Rental.
Hunting
Areas of the park provide accessible hunting via gated access roads.
Visitors holding a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can contact the park office for more information about accessible hunting locations within the park.
DCNR permits visitors with a DCNR Mobility Device Permit to use powered mobility devices on designated state park and forest lands, including administrative roads and trails not normally open to standard motorized vehicles.
Visitors interested in a DCNR Mobility Device Permit can fill out an application and submit it at any state park or forest office.
Theaters and Amphitheaters
An accessible amphitheater is located in the campground beginning Spring 2026. Access from wash house
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 114 Campground Road
Tobyhanna, PA 18466-0387 - Nearest town
- Dunmore — about 18 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.2074, -75.3964
- Phone
- (570) 894-8336
- tobyhannasp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park entrance is 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423. PA 423 intersects with I-380, 2.5 miles south of the park entrance. The park can also be reached from Interstate 84 via PA 507, PA 191 and PA 423, a total distance of 11.4 miles. GPS DD: Lat. 41.20736 Long. -75.39643
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 4, 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