Let's Go Tent Camping (Philadelphia, PA)
Thu, Sep 12
|Hickory Run State Park
Join us for a weekend of tent camping and fun activities with Black Philadelphia in the Poconos! Unplug and enjoy nature at Hickory Run State Park. Choose your adventure- biking, hiking, swimming, or just relaxing by the campfire. — Black Everywhere - Nurturing Community for Black People
Time & Location
Sep 12, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT – Sep 15, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT
Hickory Run State Park, 3613 PA-534, White Haven, PA 18661, USA
About the Event
Join us for a thrilling tent camping experience in the Poconos with Black Philadelphia! Unplug and embrace nature at Hickory Run State Park, where you can discover the scenic Boulder Field, hike to breathtaking waterfalls, swim in the lake, and enjoy fishing.
Activities and Options:
- Explore nearby indoor waterparks, whitewater rafting, paintball, or horseback riding.
- Visit Mountainview Winery or simply relax at your campsite.
- Customize your camping style—sleep in an SUV, rent a trailer, or try a hammock tent.
- Bring essentials like air mattresses, food, a tent, sleeping bags and, firewood etc.
- Enjoy convenient amenities with campsites near shower facilities (no electricity on sites).
Event Agenda:
- Thursday: Welcome Happy Hour, icebreakers, bonfire, and s'mores.
- Friday: Beach party in the morning; group happy hour, games, and bonfire in the evening.
- Saturday: Choose your adventure—from wine tastings to paintball within 30 minutes.
- Sunday: Clean up and head home by 3pm.
This inclusive event is ideal for singles, couples, friend groups, and first-time campers. Campsite reservations are required (cost: $75 for the weekend), and attendees must arrange transportation. Don't miss out—reserve your spot and reconnect with nature in the Poconos!