12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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large site with fire ring and space for several tents, reliable water from spring
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Lehighton is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
New York weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Lehighton.
Don't miss local attractions near Lehighton. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Spring was running as of last weekend. It’s maybe a 5-10 minute hike off the A.T. I’m 41 and it barely gets me going, so don’t listen to the 4 out of breath tweeners who gave it 4 stars. It’s a great campsite! Headed there again this weekend…
Mar 18, 2026
Good water access from a small creek (at least small in late August, follow the blue blazes past the fire circle), good clean sites and well-established fire pit area (logs for seats). Only 4 stars because of the VERY steep climb out of the site back to the AT. Able to do in abt 10 min but 4 20 yr guys were very out of breath
Mar 18, 2026
I just wanted to agree with Stephen about the " out of breath tweeners". Hiked it with my 8yo. In and out were a breeze compared to the gap or knob , the dual springs right out the ground and soft earth to sleep on made it my favorite spot between there and del water gap
Mar 18, 2026
The New Tripoli Campsite offers flat, grassy, shaded and comfortable sites for AT section or thru hikers. This campsite is near a spring and also furnishes hikers with a large premade campfire pit. Excited to camp here someday soon! Be advised you do have a strong up and downhill elevation to get to and from the site off the Appalachian Trail as you're at the North/North Western base of the Blue R... The New Tripoli Campsite offers flat, grassy, shaded and comfortable sites for AT section or thru hikers. This campsite is near a spring and also furnishes hikers with a large premade campfire pit. Excited to camp here someday soon! Be advised you do have a strong up and downhill elevation to get to and from the site off the Appalachian Trail as you're at the North/North Western base of the Blue Ridge.
Mar 18, 2026
Campsite is clean and great water source close by. Hiking to knifes edge is a great workout ware proper footwear!
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