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Promised Land State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,932 Google reviews · Running trail in Greentown, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Promised Land State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A 3,000-acre park with 2 lakes, streams, & elevated wooded areas for hiking, biking & camping.
What runners say about Promised Land State Park
“Beautiful hiking trails, huge lake for kayaking and swimming, Momma Bears concessions, clean restrooms, 5 campgrounds, Conservation Island, Observation Station is a hidden gem”
“Beautiful hiking trails, huge lake for kayaking and swimming, Momma Bears concessions, clean restrooms, 5 campgrounds, Conservation Island, Observation Station is a hidden gem”
“The layout is smart, the spacing generous, and the peaceful forest setting adds to the sense of calm you get the moment you arrive.”
Promised Land State Park is a very peaceful park in the Pocono area. It has beautiful sights, especially in the Autumn season with the changing of the leaves colors! There is a camping section and restrooms available. They also have a pavilion, playground, beach area, and a few courts.
Very nice clean secluded camp site. Stayed at Pickerel point, which was really nice with great views of sunrise and sunset facing the lake on both sides. Bathrooms were clean, only complaint was not all the bathrooms had hot water, thus subtracting star.
Rented a cottage for a few nights which was exactly as described. No frills, electric, bunk beds, picnic table inside and out, a heater and ceiling fan. The bathhouse was about 200 feet from our cottage which was convenient. The bathhouse was well maintained and the shower water was HOT!
We loved or spot for camping. Quiet campground. The park offers a lot of activities, including hiking trails, and boating, plus a beach on a big lake. There are many campgrounds within Promised Land. The park Rangers were friendly and came around to caution all on the bear situation.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful hiking trails, huge lake for kayaking and swimming, Momma Bears concessions, clean restrooms, 5 campgrounds, Conservation Island, Observation Station is a hidden gem”
“The layout is smart, the spacing generous, and the peaceful forest setting adds to the sense of calm you get the moment you arrive.”
“Beautiful hiking trails, huge lake for kayaking and swimming, Momma Bears concessions, clean restrooms, 5 campgrounds, Conservation Island, Observation Station is a hidden gem”
Plan your run at Promised Land State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone(570) 676-3428
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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