The Woods Campground
3500 Forest St, Lehighton, PA, 18235
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3500 Forest St
Lehighton, PA, 18235 - Phone (610) 377-9577
- Website https://thewoodscampground.com
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Betty A.
I have been to this campground a few times in 2014 & 2015. As a city-dweller it is a nice getaway and a fantastic value. I'll do my best to run down what I like and what can be improved there. I will also provide some information about "car camping" in overflow (which is how we've experienced The Woods so far. If you play it right, this place can rival a very nice gay resort. The facilities, pool and hot tubs are very nice. Bottom line we cannot say enough about how great this place is. Car Camping and Overflow: Last year it was VERY difficult to make reservations in cabins and water/electric hookup at the last-minute. I mention this because at traditional campgrounds water/electric sites are usually available at a moment's notice. This is a luxury because you can plan around the weather. It's a tough call to make a weekend's reservation when there is a potential for rain. Tent camping is no fun when it rains and you're a city-slicker. Overflow is pretty great for this because it is flexible. Pros -With the exception of the bathroom near the main office, the comfort stations are first rate. The one by the cabin section is beautiful. -The camp store is filled with EVERYTHING you might need to get by the weekend. They have some nice convenience foods and camping things like Styrofoam coolers. No alcohol for sale. Lots of ice and firewood. Bug spray etc. -BYOB - The value of this simply can't be matched. For the most part everyone is VERY responsible with use of alcohol. Cons -Overflow kind of sucks if you like nature. Management has gone to expand permanent lots and most of the shaded/good overflow is gone. The majority of overflow is a large field. This field gets VERY crowded. Parking and driving through it is very confusing for novices and to me it is unclear what/if any rules exist. -The field is in direct sun, your tent will be 90+ by 8:30am on a sunny day. It is not beautiful or remotely campsite-like. It is a grass field filled with people. -There is no electricity in overflow. Overall -The staff. The staff is top notch. These guys and gals work so hard and it shows. The bathrooms are clean and everyone is helpful. -The guests/staff and campground in general is inclusive. There is a place for everyone in this campground. -The parties and themed events are a lot of fun. Sometimes it is difficult to understand the intent or be in on the joke but they're inclusive and fun. -I think the biggest opportunity the campground has is its restaurant. -The website calendar has a great up-to-date list of all the happenings on premise. -The older sections of the campground are beautiful. The trees and what guests have done with the landscape is really nice. -Heidi Ho is the best drag queen in Pennsylvania. -The pool is terrific. Wishes -The pool needs to ban smoking or create smoking section. It is 2015. Smoking for most of is unwelcome and intrusive. This will sound superficial but smoking is getting to be dated and uncool....at least in big cities. -More trees! I understand the need for growth of the campsites, but the overflow is just sad. It is at best a shadeless field. Perhaps putting in some rows of fast-growing trees could create boundaries and privacy in the field area. -Security. I assume historically crime hasn't been a problem. There is zero if any security right now. As the campground grows, I think it behooves them to start thinking about a better way to handle disruption. The campground is safe, but limitless alcohol and heat don't always mix. -First Aid. You do sign a waiver upon arrival that supposedly absolves the campground of any responsibility. I get it. Drunk people do get hurt a lot. But let's get some complimentary first aid kids EVERYWHERE. -It would be great if the DJs could retire "Let it Go" and mix-in some more current music. -An outdoor gym. This seems to be an area where the camp could improve itself and the health of the patron. A lot of gay guys like to work out. - I have a million and a half ideas for the restaurant. Bottom-line is they need to make money, I get it. There have to be better strategies used for the offerings and the ingredients. -Why can't brunch be a drag event?
(4)Andy S.
This place used to be great. Nice Pool and facilities, great down to earth men. This season and last we've noticed a large influx of straight people. As gay man, I don't really wanna spend $150 bucks for a tent site and walk the "trails" and the "pavilion" and deal with giggling screeching straight girls. We just here this weekend and experienced the last straw. Apparently they were hosting a straight nude group. Obnoxious. Loud. Disturbingly drunk and the facility did nothing to curb it. This place really needs to stop advertising as a gay campground, with every trip here, it's becoming less and less gay. We'll be trying the other gay campsites in the area next season. Sorry, Woods, we won't be back. It's not the relaxing, comfortable gay oasis in the woods it used to be.
(1)Darren M.
I love coming to The Woods. I met my now-partner there upon my first visit in 2012. We make it a point to visit all four of the "Bear" weekends (if cabins are available). The staff is generallly very friendly and willing to hear our suggestions on how to make the place even better. My key reason for not rating The Woods with five stars is because the place has room for continued improvment. In the past couple of years, I've watched some major positive strides be taken towards a nicer experience and an expanded slate of options. There's more to be done. PROS: Friendly staff Relaxing atmosphere Decent food at the cafe Great pool experience Fun hiking trails Friendly campers (both perm sites and weekend campers) Fun activities Welcoming atmosphere for those who choose to go clothes-free CONS: Slow staff in the cafe Not enough cabins to rent Not enough comfort stations during busy times of the day My partner and I are cabin renters, exclusively. There are a total of six standard cabins and two luxury cabins. The luxury cabins may be a bit larger, but the standard cabins are MUCH more practical for a group of single guys (my partner and I usually visit with a bunch of our single friends). I greatly wish The Woods would construct more standard cabins. I like the cafe. To me, it's as good as any campground cafe/diner. However, expect the service to be slow. I don't know why this is the case; it just is. I understand The Woods has begun an early-morning coffee station. In the past, one would have to wait until the cafe opens at 9am. This was not acceptable. With the early-morning coffee station, those of us who don't have coffee capabilities at our campsites can now enjoy their morning cup. I'll finally to get to check it out in early September. Yea! The main reason we have continued to choose The Woods over other regional gay-friendly, clothing-optional campgrounds is due to its proximity to our home in DC. Hillside is further. Roseland is further. The Woods is only a four-hour drive for us .... and greatly worth it. I look forward to watching this place grow and develop. They've got a good thing going. :-)
(4)Betty A.
I have been to this campground a few times in 2014 & 2015. As a city-dweller it is a nice getaway and a fantastic value. I'll do my best to run down what I like and what can be improved there. I will also provide some information about "car camping" in overflow (which is how we've experienced The Woods so far. If you play it right, this place can rival a very nice gay resort. The facilities, pool and hot tubs are very nice. Bottom line we cannot say enough about how great this place is. Car Camping and Overflow: Last year it was VERY difficult to make reservations in cabins and water/electric hookup at the last-minute. I mention this because at traditional campgrounds water/electric sites are usually available at a moment's notice. This is a luxury because you can plan around the weather. It's a tough call to make a weekend's reservation when there is a potential for rain. Tent camping is no fun when it rains and you're a city-slicker. Overflow is pretty great for this because it is flexible. Pros -With the exception of the bathroom near the main office, the comfort stations are first rate. The one by the cabin section is beautiful. -The camp store is filled with EVERYTHING you might need to get by the weekend. They have some nice convenience foods and camping things like Styrofoam coolers. No alcohol for sale. Lots of ice and firewood. Bug spray etc. -BYOB - The value of this simply can't be matched. For the most part everyone is VERY responsible with use of alcohol. Cons -Overflow kind of sucks if you like nature. Management has gone to expand permanent lots and most of the shaded/good overflow is gone. The majority of overflow is a large field. This field gets VERY crowded. Parking and driving through it is very confusing for novices and to me it is unclear what/if any rules exist. -The field is in direct sun, your tent will be 90+ by 8:30am on a sunny day. It is not beautiful or remotely campsite-like. It is a grass field filled with people. -There is no electricity in overflow. Overall -The staff. The staff is top notch. These guys and gals work so hard and it shows. The bathrooms are clean and everyone is helpful. -The guests/staff and campground in general is inclusive. There is a place for everyone in this campground. -The parties and themed events are a lot of fun. Sometimes it is difficult to understand the intent or be in on the joke but they're inclusive and fun. -I think the biggest opportunity the campground has is its restaurant. -The website calendar has a great up-to-date list of all the happenings on premise. -The older sections of the campground are beautiful. The trees and what guests have done with the landscape is really nice. -Heidi Ho is the best drag queen in Pennsylvania. -The pool is terrific. Wishes -The pool needs to ban smoking or create smoking section. It is 2015. Smoking for most of is unwelcome and intrusive. This will sound superficial but smoking is getting to be dated and uncool....at least in big cities. -More trees! I understand the need for growth of the campsites, but the overflow is just sad. It is at best a shadeless field. Perhaps putting in some rows of fast-growing trees could create boundaries and privacy in the field area. -Security. I assume historically crime hasn't been a problem. There is zero if any security right now. As the campground grows, I think it behooves them to start thinking about a better way to handle disruption. The campground is safe, but limitless alcohol and heat don't always mix. -First Aid. You do sign a waiver upon arrival that supposedly absolves the campground of any responsibility. I get it. Drunk people do get hurt a lot. But let's get some complimentary first aid kids EVERYWHERE. -It would be great if the DJs could retire "Let it Go" and mix-in some more current music. -An outdoor gym. This seems to be an area where the camp could improve itself and the health of the patron. A lot of gay guys like to work out. - I have a million and a half ideas for the restaurant. Bottom-line is they need to make money, I get it. There have to be better strategies used for the offerings and the ingredients. -Why can't brunch be a drag event?
(4)Anthony F.
I've camped here twice and overall have been pleased, and I always have a good time. Each weekend has a different theme and entertainment to go with it. They have a club house, restaurant, disco, covered patio, pool, hot tubs and a camp store. This is a clothing optional, members only, campground. My most recent visit was for the Latin themed weekend. They had a block party which was a lot of fun and great people watching-with all of the costumes. The permanent sites decorate and go all out for the parties. They provide food, drinks and all sorts of entertainment. Everyone was friendly and in great spirits The tent site we had (I believe it was #70) was average size with electric, nearby water, and should accommodate about two 4 person tents, a dining fly and a single vehicle. The picnic table was rather small at about 5'and could barely accommodate 4 adults. However, there is no limit to the number of people or tents per site. I was in a group of three but two sites directly across from us had over 16 tents and at least 25 people!! I was curious, so I called the front office to see how many people per site were allowed and was told "the more the merrier and more money" I'm all about a good time but the noise from that amount of people in such a small place was ridiculous, unfair and inconsiderate. The staff should of found this to be too many people too. Please limit the number of people on the sites. And if a large group is coming they should be in the field or have enough sites to accommodate them. This directly affects the bathroom facilities and the quality of my visit. I had to wait two hours for a shower!! I know they recently added more bath houses but they still need more. There is no such thing as quiet hours. At midnight This campground is noisier than DuPont circle during rush hour. All hours of the night you can find intoxicated people driving around in golf carts with radios playing and all sorts of strobe lights. I'm all about a good time but there is no need for golf carts ( blinding headlights) driving around after 10. This is a safety issue and common courtesy to other guests. I found no security at all. None. And the woods campground needs it with the amount of people they host. Security/staff should have been walking around the grounds to monitor what is going on in regards to noise and guest safety. Ie: 3am and 20 people are around a campfire being ridiculously loud. Perhaps monitor the intoxicated guests racing golf carts at 2am!?! Also, campfire fire safety requires nearby water for immediate use-and it shouldn't be an option. If you build a fire you should have enough water within arms reach ( bucket, dish water, something). I would hate to hear about a fire because an irresponsible guest was drinking and negligent, or worse someone hurt! Overall I really like this place but they do need some fine tuning on rules and implementing them. I've camped all across the country and am happy to have found my first gay campground. I will be back and am looking forward to it. Oh and there are nearby attractions such as tubing (which we did) a state park and many other things. See you in the woods ;-)
(3)BontyHunter X.
The people & rude at the restaurant. Host does not greet people talks to u like u are bothering him. Tried to talk to the manager & there was no apology. Piss stuck up people there.
(1)Tara R.
Everyone is extremely friendly here and welcoming. Facilities are adequate for a camp ground. Weekend theme parties are great fun!!!
(5)Tony M.
The Woods Campground I went to The Woods for the first time this October for Bear Weekend and it was AWESOME. First of all it's only about 2 hours from NYC without traffic which is great for a weekend getaway. Second the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The other campers were genuinely nice and we were invited to a small party at a permanent site the second night. There's a pool, two hot tubs, and a café (if you don't feel like making your own food one day or everyday), btw the food at the café was excellent. The campsite was well maintained and had a standard fire pit and picnic table. Pros: -Friendly, welcoming, unpretentious attitudes -Clean bathrooms, pool and hot tubs -Proximity to NYC and Philadelphia for easy weekend trips -Nature trails and natural beauty -DJ "dance club" at night on weekends Cons: -Some of the showers didn't have curtains (which is a pro if you're into nudity or voyeurism) -Some of the events throughout the weekend seemed unorganized (but fun none the less) Tips: ***Leave early on Friday if you're coming from a major city*** My BF and I made the mistake of leaving NYC around rush hour and it took us nearly 4 hrs when it should have taken under 2. Setting up a tent in the dark is not fun. ***Pick up alcohol BEFORE you arrive*** Being unaware of PA alcohol laws, we arrived too late to go to the liquor or beer store. You cannot buy alcohol at a gas station or grocery store... We ended up driving around and found a local bar that was willing to sell us a couple cases of beer, but it was overpriced and unnecessary if we had bought some earlier. ***Bring a LONG extension cord if you're using electricity*** Our 20ft cord wasn't really long enough, but we made it work.
(4)Enrique M.
This is my 3rd time coming here and enjoy it every time I come up. Love the new pool. It is a very relaxing Atmosphere
(5)W S.
my first camping trip was at 9yrs old.... the family went from a 6man canvas tent to a 32 foot camper. I have been to hundreds of campground in my life and this is a tip top place... now if your a Ritz Carlton queen make sure you rent the 5th wheel lux camper for your first trip and I am sure you'll still bitch... but the new pool is tops. the crowed for bear weekend II, was fun and the place is really clean. this is a well run establishment and cant wait to go back. the bad review from this place are not from people that have any reason to go camping.
(4)Owen K.
I had known of The Woods for a few years (through a couple acquaintances and friends who go periodically) but never went until this weekend on recommendation of a couple friends who had just been for the first time. Fantastic. Great accomodations and great people. Everyone, staff and guests, was kind and welcoming. The facilities were in top notch shape-- the pool, spa, and other common areas were super clean and well maintained, which I think speaks of a sense of pride on part of the staff/owners. Seriously, not a tossed cigarette butt or piece of trash in sight. Anything for purchase was reasonably priced and readily accessible. There are plenty of events to attend each day on the weekends-- great way to meet new people and make new friends. I think The Woods is fantastic for for gays/lesbians wanting an environment in which they can be themselves around like-minded folks without a lot of the social toxicity that prevails in urban environments. I definitely re-discovered my love for being in the outdoors when I was there, and I hope to go back soon!
(5)Colin P.
This was my first visit to The Woods, and probably my last. The website really oversells this place. With a little effort it could really shine, but there are certain critical areas in which attention is required. Pros: - Private location, yet easy to find. - Newer lodge with store, restaurant & decks. - Attractive pool area with comfortable lounge chairs & numerous umbrellas. - Campsites are well maintained, including the rentable cabins and trailers. Cons: - Staff attitude. - Filthy, poorly maintained pool: green, cloudy & filmy during my visit. - Paddleboats nowhere to be seen. - 2 of 3 showers in lodge not functional. - Trail system/property boundaries are not clearly marked; no maps available during check-in. Surprisingly, there is some quasi-local (north of Scranton) competition, so thankfully this is not the only game in town. Even if some of the problems were strictly limited to my visit, they were serious enough to warrant immediate attention.
(2)chelsea d.
I was really hoping that this would be a an amazing camping trip. I rented a cabin for the weekend it was about it was small, which was fine. I was surprised it was so bare...not even a place to store my things, so we basically lived out of our bags. The staff was pretty awful, they have a we don't really care attitude. My main issue was the showers....the hot water is hit or miss, which is a bummer when you have a walk with all of your things to go to the shower station. Then I asked about the showers they told me to try it again in an hour or so, they are aware of the problem but don't really care. The pool and the hot tub are way too dirty to use.... and the "night club" is too small and stuff. No A/C so it just sort of as it. There were a lot of nude guys, the larger hairy type.
(1)Jeff S.
Aug 22-24, 2008 "Foam Party" The Woods is a private, members-only campground that caters to gay and lesbian adults. It is set way back in the Poconos, away from prying (and disapproving) eyes. The facilities are well above-par for campgrounds. Many sites have electric, water and sewer connections, others are unimproved. If all the sites are sold out for a particular weekend, you can pitch a tent in "the field". The comfort stations are clean and well maintained with actual flushing toilets. Lack of hot water is hardly ever an issue. The pool is clean and the hot tubs are plentiful. The grounds are safe and in good condition, with a pond for paddleboating and lots of trails to hike on. They have a disco with a DJ on the weekends and a bonfire to gather around. There is a different theme every weekend (check the website). I've been coming to The Woods almost from the beginning, and I have to say that the owners obviously take great pride in their establishment. The roads have all been improved and you never see a piece of trash laying around or anything in disrepair. Since they bought the place, they've made major improvements each and every year. The nicest part about The Woods is the campers. Camping folk are usually super cool anyway, and gay campers are even moreso. The crowd varies from week to week, although there are many "perms" who maintain permanent campsites. Forget something? Just ask the guys next door. Compliment the lesbians around the corner on the smell of their cooking and they might invite you to join them for dinner. If you need someone to tie your corset, zip up your gown and makeup your adam's apple, just holler. The folks are so cool. The Woods is open all week in season but it's really about the weekends. Pick a theme that suits and reserve your site early, because the popular weekends fill up fast. Wait too long and you'll be stuck with Foam Party weekend - which turned out to be EXCELLENT! If you wish to indulge in adult beverages, make sure to bring your own. Camping essentials and sundry items are available in the store on premesis, but I recommend you bring your own as the markup is pretty steep. Food is available in the restaurant during limited hours. I had a chicken salad sandwich that was quite good. I think the prices are too high but is probably reflective of their clientèle, which includes a lot of New Yorkers and Philadelphians, they might not mind paying $6 for a sandwich. As for me - I usually bring my own food. I like to cook and to prepare gourmet feasts for my friends. I insist on campsites with electricity so I can bring small appliances, most importantly the coffee maker. If you need to get away from it all and a weekend of "roughing it" in the mountains is enticing to you, consider coming to The Woods for some fresh air and sunshine. Website: thewoodscampground.com/i…
(5)Randy T.
I have camped at about 10 gay/lesbian campgrounds in the Northeast and the South. The Woods is at the top of my favorites list. It is clean and well managed with very good amenities; a weekend cafe, a pool, 2 hot tubs, and a pond/lake. It is easy to make reservations online or over the phone. If all sites are booked there is plenty of places for overflow camping. Four Stars.
(4)Darren M.
I love coming to The Woods. I met my now-partner there upon my first visit in 2012. We make it a point to visit all four of the "Bear" weekends (if cabins are available). The staff is generallly very friendly and willing to hear our suggestions on how to make the place even better. My key reason for not rating The Woods with five stars is because the place has room for continued improvment. In the past couple of years, I've watched some major positive strides be taken towards a nicer experience and an expanded slate of options. There's more to be done. PROS: Friendly staff Relaxing atmosphere Decent food at the cafe Great pool experience Fun hiking trails Friendly campers (both perm sites and weekend campers) Fun activities Welcoming atmosphere for those who choose to go clothes-free CONS: Slow staff in the cafe Not enough cabins to rent Not enough comfort stations during busy times of the day My partner and I are cabin renters, exclusively. There are a total of six standard cabins and two luxury cabins. The luxury cabins may be a bit larger, but the standard cabins are MUCH more practical for a group of single guys (my partner and I usually visit with a bunch of our single friends). I greatly wish The Woods would construct more standard cabins. I like the cafe. To me, it's as good as any campground cafe/diner. However, expect the service to be slow. I don't know why this is the case; it just is. I understand The Woods has begun an early-morning coffee station. In the past, one would have to wait until the cafe opens at 9am. This was not acceptable. With the early-morning coffee station, those of us who don't have coffee capabilities at our campsites can now enjoy their morning cup. I'll finally to get to check it out in early September. Yea! The main reason we have continued to choose The Woods over other regional gay-friendly, clothing-optional campgrounds is due to its proximity to our home in DC. Hillside is further. Roseland is further. The Woods is only a four-hour drive for us .... and greatly worth it. I look forward to watching this place grow and develop. They've got a good thing going. :-)
(4)Tony M.
The Woods Campground I went to The Woods for the first time this October for Bear Weekend and it was AWESOME. First of all it's only about 2 hours from NYC without traffic which is great for a weekend getaway. Second the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The other campers were genuinely nice and we were invited to a small party at a permanent site the second night. There's a pool, two hot tubs, and a café (if you don't feel like making your own food one day or everyday), btw the food at the café was excellent. The campsite was well maintained and had a standard fire pit and picnic table. Pros: -Friendly, welcoming, unpretentious attitudes -Clean bathrooms, pool and hot tubs -Proximity to NYC and Philadelphia for easy weekend trips -Nature trails and natural beauty -DJ "dance club" at night on weekends Cons: -Some of the showers didn't have curtains (which is a pro if you're into nudity or voyeurism) -Some of the events throughout the weekend seemed unorganized (but fun none the less) Tips: ***Leave early on Friday if you're coming from a major city*** My BF and I made the mistake of leaving NYC around rush hour and it took us nearly 4 hrs when it should have taken under 2. Setting up a tent in the dark is not fun. ***Pick up alcohol BEFORE you arrive*** Being unaware of PA alcohol laws, we arrived too late to go to the liquor or beer store. You cannot buy alcohol at a gas station or grocery store... We ended up driving around and found a local bar that was willing to sell us a couple cases of beer, but it was overpriced and unnecessary if we had bought some earlier. ***Bring a LONG extension cord if you're using electricity*** Our 20ft cord wasn't really long enough, but we made it work.
(4)Enrique M.
This is my 3rd time coming here and enjoy it every time I come up. Love the new pool. It is a very relaxing Atmosphere
(5)W S.
my first camping trip was at 9yrs old.... the family went from a 6man canvas tent to a 32 foot camper. I have been to hundreds of campground in my life and this is a tip top place... now if your a Ritz Carlton queen make sure you rent the 5th wheel lux camper for your first trip and I am sure you'll still bitch... but the new pool is tops. the crowed for bear weekend II, was fun and the place is really clean. this is a well run establishment and cant wait to go back. the bad review from this place are not from people that have any reason to go camping.
(4)Owen K.
I had known of The Woods for a few years (through a couple acquaintances and friends who go periodically) but never went until this weekend on recommendation of a couple friends who had just been for the first time. Fantastic. Great accomodations and great people. Everyone, staff and guests, was kind and welcoming. The facilities were in top notch shape-- the pool, spa, and other common areas were super clean and well maintained, which I think speaks of a sense of pride on part of the staff/owners. Seriously, not a tossed cigarette butt or piece of trash in sight. Anything for purchase was reasonably priced and readily accessible. There are plenty of events to attend each day on the weekends-- great way to meet new people and make new friends. I think The Woods is fantastic for for gays/lesbians wanting an environment in which they can be themselves around like-minded folks without a lot of the social toxicity that prevails in urban environments. I definitely re-discovered my love for being in the outdoors when I was there, and I hope to go back soon!
(5)Colin P.
This was my first visit to The Woods, and probably my last. The website really oversells this place. With a little effort it could really shine, but there are certain critical areas in which attention is required. Pros: - Private location, yet easy to find. - Newer lodge with store, restaurant & decks. - Attractive pool area with comfortable lounge chairs & numerous umbrellas. - Campsites are well maintained, including the rentable cabins and trailers. Cons: - Staff attitude. - Filthy, poorly maintained pool: green, cloudy & filmy during my visit. - Paddleboats nowhere to be seen. - 2 of 3 showers in lodge not functional. - Trail system/property boundaries are not clearly marked; no maps available during check-in. Surprisingly, there is some quasi-local (north of Scranton) competition, so thankfully this is not the only game in town. Even if some of the problems were strictly limited to my visit, they were serious enough to warrant immediate attention.
(2)chelsea d.
I was really hoping that this would be a an amazing camping trip. I rented a cabin for the weekend it was about it was small, which was fine. I was surprised it was so bare...not even a place to store my things, so we basically lived out of our bags. The staff was pretty awful, they have a we don't really care attitude. My main issue was the showers....the hot water is hit or miss, which is a bummer when you have a walk with all of your things to go to the shower station. Then I asked about the showers they told me to try it again in an hour or so, they are aware of the problem but don't really care. The pool and the hot tub are way too dirty to use.... and the "night club" is too small and stuff. No A/C so it just sort of as it. There were a lot of nude guys, the larger hairy type.
(1)Andy S.
This place used to be great. Nice Pool and facilities, great down to earth men. This season and last we've noticed a large influx of straight people. As gay man, I don't really wanna spend $150 bucks for a tent site and walk the "trails" and the "pavilion" and deal with giggling screeching straight girls. We just here this weekend and experienced the last straw. Apparently they were hosting a straight nude group. Obnoxious. Loud. Disturbingly drunk and the facility did nothing to curb it. This place really needs to stop advertising as a gay campground, with every trip here, it's becoming less and less gay. We'll be trying the other gay campsites in the area next season. Sorry, Woods, we won't be back. It's not the relaxing, comfortable gay oasis in the woods it used to be.
(1)Anthony F.
I've camped here twice and overall have been pleased, and I always have a good time. Each weekend has a different theme and entertainment to go with it. They have a club house, restaurant, disco, covered patio, pool, hot tubs and a camp store. This is a clothing optional, members only, campground. My most recent visit was for the Latin themed weekend. They had a block party which was a lot of fun and great people watching-with all of the costumes. The permanent sites decorate and go all out for the parties. They provide food, drinks and all sorts of entertainment. Everyone was friendly and in great spirits The tent site we had (I believe it was #70) was average size with electric, nearby water, and should accommodate about two 4 person tents, a dining fly and a single vehicle. The picnic table was rather small at about 5'and could barely accommodate 4 adults. However, there is no limit to the number of people or tents per site. I was in a group of three but two sites directly across from us had over 16 tents and at least 25 people!! I was curious, so I called the front office to see how many people per site were allowed and was told "the more the merrier and more money" I'm all about a good time but the noise from that amount of people in such a small place was ridiculous, unfair and inconsiderate. The staff should of found this to be too many people too. Please limit the number of people on the sites. And if a large group is coming they should be in the field or have enough sites to accommodate them. This directly affects the bathroom facilities and the quality of my visit. I had to wait two hours for a shower!! I know they recently added more bath houses but they still need more. There is no such thing as quiet hours. At midnight This campground is noisier than DuPont circle during rush hour. All hours of the night you can find intoxicated people driving around in golf carts with radios playing and all sorts of strobe lights. I'm all about a good time but there is no need for golf carts ( blinding headlights) driving around after 10. This is a safety issue and common courtesy to other guests. I found no security at all. None. And the woods campground needs it with the amount of people they host. Security/staff should have been walking around the grounds to monitor what is going on in regards to noise and guest safety. Ie: 3am and 20 people are around a campfire being ridiculously loud. Perhaps monitor the intoxicated guests racing golf carts at 2am!?! Also, campfire fire safety requires nearby water for immediate use-and it shouldn't be an option. If you build a fire you should have enough water within arms reach ( bucket, dish water, something). I would hate to hear about a fire because an irresponsible guest was drinking and negligent, or worse someone hurt! Overall I really like this place but they do need some fine tuning on rules and implementing them. I've camped all across the country and am happy to have found my first gay campground. I will be back and am looking forward to it. Oh and there are nearby attractions such as tubing (which we did) a state park and many other things. See you in the woods ;-)
(3)BontyHunter X.
The people & rude at the restaurant. Host does not greet people talks to u like u are bothering him. Tried to talk to the manager & there was no apology. Piss stuck up people there.
(1)Tara R.
Everyone is extremely friendly here and welcoming. Facilities are adequate for a camp ground. Weekend theme parties are great fun!!!
(5)Jeff S.
Aug 22-24, 2008 "Foam Party" The Woods is a private, members-only campground that caters to gay and lesbian adults. It is set way back in the Poconos, away from prying (and disapproving) eyes. The facilities are well above-par for campgrounds. Many sites have electric, water and sewer connections, others are unimproved. If all the sites are sold out for a particular weekend, you can pitch a tent in "the field". The comfort stations are clean and well maintained with actual flushing toilets. Lack of hot water is hardly ever an issue. The pool is clean and the hot tubs are plentiful. The grounds are safe and in good condition, with a pond for paddleboating and lots of trails to hike on. They have a disco with a DJ on the weekends and a bonfire to gather around. There is a different theme every weekend (check the website). I've been coming to The Woods almost from the beginning, and I have to say that the owners obviously take great pride in their establishment. The roads have all been improved and you never see a piece of trash laying around or anything in disrepair. Since they bought the place, they've made major improvements each and every year. The nicest part about The Woods is the campers. Camping folk are usually super cool anyway, and gay campers are even moreso. The crowd varies from week to week, although there are many "perms" who maintain permanent campsites. Forget something? Just ask the guys next door. Compliment the lesbians around the corner on the smell of their cooking and they might invite you to join them for dinner. If you need someone to tie your corset, zip up your gown and makeup your adam's apple, just holler. The folks are so cool. The Woods is open all week in season but it's really about the weekends. Pick a theme that suits and reserve your site early, because the popular weekends fill up fast. Wait too long and you'll be stuck with Foam Party weekend - which turned out to be EXCELLENT! If you wish to indulge in adult beverages, make sure to bring your own. Camping essentials and sundry items are available in the store on premesis, but I recommend you bring your own as the markup is pretty steep. Food is available in the restaurant during limited hours. I had a chicken salad sandwich that was quite good. I think the prices are too high but is probably reflective of their clientèle, which includes a lot of New Yorkers and Philadelphians, they might not mind paying $6 for a sandwich. As for me - I usually bring my own food. I like to cook and to prepare gourmet feasts for my friends. I insist on campsites with electricity so I can bring small appliances, most importantly the coffee maker. If you need to get away from it all and a weekend of "roughing it" in the mountains is enticing to you, consider coming to The Woods for some fresh air and sunshine. Website: thewoodscampground.com/i…
(5)Randy T.
I have camped at about 10 gay/lesbian campgrounds in the Northeast and the South. The Woods is at the top of my favorites list. It is clean and well managed with very good amenities; a weekend cafe, a pool, 2 hot tubs, and a pond/lake. It is easy to make reservations online or over the phone. If all sites are booked there is plenty of places for overflow camping. Four Stars.
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