Hickory Lake Campground — Hotel in Upper Mount Bethel Township

This location is definitely catered to long-term "seasonal" campers as opposed to weekend campers. If you are expecting the KOA type experience, you're going to be disappointed. Although there is a spigot and portapotty down a long (rocky, not maintained) dirt road from the tent sites, the actual bathrooms and showers are quite far from the tents. Most of the RVs look permanent with dilapidated decks. However, if you're interested in more primitive camping, the tent sites are secluded and lovely. They are at the very back of the campsite and we were the only tent campers there (so we couldn't see anyone). All the appeal of back country camping on a safe property and with some comforts like warm showers.

You really do need to be careful driving down the dirt road to the tent sites though. I was expecting a typical smooth grated dirt road, but was not prepared for the jutting giant rocks smashing the bottom of my little sedan.

The showers looked like they weren't cleaned often, but they were private and had hot water (which is more than can be said for some other camping locations).

There was no one in the office when I arrived, but man working when I got there late in the evening was kind and accommodating. I had been told by phone the previous day that I could do check in at morning if no one was there when I arrived (I knew I'd be getting in late.) The man I did see (on my search for open tent sites) opened the office to check me in, and gave me a map of the grounds. He also brought the wood I purchased up to the tent site I picked for me.

They have events in the rec hall for a community atmosphere if you're into that. Kids were running around together, which was nice to see.

I prefer secluded camping, so I personally liked...

The 4.6 out of 5 star rating drew my attention initially - only 1 other nearby campground had such a high rating. Their very reasonable rates might've been what ultimately drew me in and why Hickory Lake Campground ended up being our destination for camping this past weekend. I also appreciated the speedy email response I got from the owner when I wrote late in the evening to inquire about availability of accommodations (thanks Mike).

No hidden taxes or fees - just the rates they publish on their site. And their prices within the campground are very reasonable too (e.g. a nice big bag of ice is only $1.50). Friendly staff and a very fun crowd can be found in the rec hall each evening. On our 1st night they had bingo; the 2nd night there was a DJ and a dance party. Lots of fun for my 8-year old niece who was with us - she found lots of other kids to play with. Although we were just weekenders all the regular campers made us feel very much at home.

I enjoyed swimming laps in their nice big pool. Very refreshing!

All-in-all I give the place a thumbs-up. I'd definitely go back again.

We were in my 2007 Northwood Nash 25 S travel trailer at campsite F 2. Thanks...

People were very nice but not very informative. Didn't tell us about key fob to come and go, fortunately we thought to ask. Told us there was no sewer hook up but they have a honey dipper that comes around. From Friday to Sunday we saw him 1 time, friday night and never did come around again before we left Sunday, even after we said we needed to be emptied before we left. Ended up leaving with 2 full tanks! Appears to be a camper graveyard with lots of the permanent site campers (we were the only weekenders) falling apart. Took our kayaks since they advertise having a lake which is nothing more than a pond. Luckily it is only 10 mins from Minsi lake trails. Would not recommend for a...