Rowboat on a lake in the Pocono Mountains of PA When people search for a "quiet campground," they often imagine peaceful mornings, evenings around a campfire, and the sounds of nature replacing the sounds of everyday life. But what actually creates that feeling? It's not simply luck. A quiet campground doesn't happen because it's located in the country or because there are trees around the campsites. It doesn't happen because of one rule or one policy. It happens because of hundreds of...

When people ask why Clayton Park limits each campsite to six people, the answer is really about more than a number. It is about protecting the experience. One of the things guests tell us most often is how peaceful Clayton Park feels. They notice the peaceful setting, the preservation of the natural environment, and the feeling that this is a place they can truly relax in. Those things do not happen by accident. They are the result of many small decisions that work together to preserve the...

Lakeside Nature Noise There was a time when camping almost automatically meant quiet. It meant the sound of leaves moving in the breeze, birds and quiet sunrises in the morning, with conversations around a campfire at night. It meant slowing down because there was nowhere else you needed to be. Today, that kind of camping may be surprisingly difficult to find. Many campgrounds have grown larger, busier, and more entertainment-focused, adding expensive water features and the like. I’m not...