Pennsylvania · Camping · Near Hackettstown

Backpacker Campsite 2

Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Is Backpacker Campsite 2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Backpacker Campsite 2, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 1,338 ft
  • Appalachian National Scenic TrailDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Backpacker Campsite 2 is a campground in Pennsylvania at about 1,338 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Backpacker Campsite 2

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    ShawneeCraft Brewing Company

    Brewery

    On your way back · 1 mi

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Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Backpacker Campsite 2

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 19°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 28°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 47°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 24°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Stroudsburg, PA, 6.2 mi away at 471 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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