Is Camelback Resort Worth the Price? (US 2026 Guide)

Published: 8 October 2026 · Author: Trang Do, Beauty Editor, ShopBack

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Is Camelback Resort worth the price?

Camelback Resort is usually worth the price for families with kids who will spend several hours a day in the waterpark, because waterpark access comes with the room. Visitors who are not staying at the lodge buy waterpark tickets separately, so the more you use it, the better the value of staying at the lodge.

Here is the quick verdict by traveler type:

Traveler	Usually worth it?	Why
Family with kids, two or more nights	Yes, usually	Aquatopia is included every day of the stay, from 12:30 PM on arrival to the rest of the day after check-out
Family, one night only	Sometimes	You still get arrival afternoon and departure day in the waterpark, but fees weigh more on one night
Ski or snowboard trip	Often	Some lodge rooms have ski-in and ski-out access, though lift tickets and rentals cost extra
Couple with no interest in the waterpark	Often not	You pay a waterpark resort price for amenities you will not use

The key number is the total you pay for the stay, divided by how many hours you will actually spend using the included amenities. If that works out well against buying day tickets and staying at a cheaper hotel nearby, the lodge is the better buy.

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Camelback Resort: what you get for the price

According to Camelback, Camelback Lodge has 453 rooms, from single room suites up to four-bedroom suites, and every stay includes Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark. The resort sits at 193 Resort Dr, Tannersville, Pennsylvania, which Camelback says is about a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia.

What Camelback lists at the resort:

• Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark: 125,000 square feet with 7 pools, 13 slides, a FlowRider surf ride, an adventure river and a toddler area, kept at 84 degrees under a transparent roof. Included with every lodge stay.
• Indoor adventure center: 30,000 square feet of dry attractions including a ropes course, mini golf, laser tag and more than 100 arcade games. These cost extra, with discounts for lodge guests.
• Camelback Mountain: 39 trails with 100 percent nighttime skiing, plus snow tubing with more than 40 lanes in winter.
• Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark: a separate summer waterpark that Camelback describes as the largest in Pennsylvania, with its own tickets.
• Mountain Adventures: ziplines, a mountain coaster and a treetop course, priced separately.

Housekeeping, according to Camelback, is provided every third day of a stay unless you ask for more, and dogs up to 50 pounds are welcome in select rooms.

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Camelback Resort in 2026: costs to budget for beyond the room

The room rate is only part of the price, so add these Camelback charges before you compare deals. All figures are from Camelback's own FAQ at the time of writing.

Cost	What Camelback says
Deposit	The first night's lodging, taxes and resort fee are charged at booking
Resort fee	Covers high-speed internet, fitness center, inter-resort shuttle, in-room safe, seasonal crafts and activities and concierge services; Aquatopia is always included
Overnight parking	$25 per night per vehicle plus tax, applied at check-in
Cancellation	$100 fee from booking until 72 hours before arrival; within 72 hours the first night's deposit is forfeited
No-show	Not checking in by 11:59 PM on arrival day forfeits one night's room, taxes and fees
Lift tickets	Bought separately and do not include rentals

Camelback also notes that cancellation policies and fees are shown on the individual rate you book. If you book through Booking.com or Expedia, the rules on that rate are the ones to read. Children aged 2 and under are free at both waterparks, which helps families with toddlers.

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Camelback Resort best deals in the US for 2026

The best Camelback deals usually come from booking midweek, choosing a package that bundles attractions you would buy anyway, and comparing the same room across booking sites. Camelback says it runs multiple specials and packages that include waterpark admission, listed on its specials page, so check those against the booking sites before you choose.

Ways to get more for the money:

• Stay two nights instead of one. Arrival afternoon, a full middle day and departure day in Aquatopia spread the fees over more use.
• Use the included hours. Aquatopia opens to arriving guests from 12:30 PM, well before the 4:00 PM check-in, and you can stay on the property after the 11:00 AM check-out.
• Bring your own food for the room. Camelback allows outside food and drink in guest rooms, though not inside Aquatopia.
• Bundle only what you will use. Mountain Adventures, the arcade and lift tickets are separate, so add them only if your group will use them.

Whatever deal you find, the last step before paying is the same: before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Expedia, go through ShopBack first.

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Booking.com vs Expedia for Camelback Resort: price comparison in 2026

Neither Booking.com nor Expedia is cheaper for Camelback every time; compare the same room, dates and cancellation terms on both and look at the total with taxes and fees. Each site has its own member program that can change the final price.

	Booking.com	Expedia
Member program	Genius, free with a Booking.com account	One Key, shared with Hotels.com and Vrbo
Typical member saving	Genius Level 1: 10 percent off select stays; Level 2 (5 bookings in 2 years): 10 to 15 percent; Level 3 (15 bookings in 2 years): 10 to 20 percent	Member prices for signed-in members on select hotels, plus One Key rewards
Applies to	Select participating properties, on the price before taxes and charges	Select hotels and packages
Good when	You are already a Genius member and the property participates	You want to bundle the stay with other bookings or use One Key rewards

The Genius figures are from Booking.com's own Genius page; Booking.com also says levels are kept for life once unlocked. Not every property takes part in Genius, so check whether the discount shows on the Camelback listing for your dates.

How to compare fairly:

1. Use the same room type (for example, a junior suite or family condo), the same dates and the same number of guests.
2. Check whether the rate is refundable and what the cancellation deadline is.
3. Compare the total with taxes and fees, and remember the resort fee and parking may be collected at the property.
4. Check Camelback's own specials page for packages that include extras you want.
5. Before you book the winner, go through ShopBack and open that store's page.

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Booking.com and Expedia for Camelback Resort in the US: how to book

Both Booking.com and Expedia let US travelers book hotel stays in the Poconos, and the booking steps are the same once you have picked a site. Search for Camelback Lodge in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, choose your room, and read the rate rules before you pay.

Booking.com suits travelers who already hold a Genius level or who want to filter for free cancellation. Our Booking.com discounts guide covers Genius and how to make each booking cost less.

Expedia suits travelers who collect One Key rewards across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, or who are booking several parts of a trip at once. Our Expedia savings guide covers member prices and sale timing.

Other travel sites in the same category on ShopBack US include Hotels.com, Vrbo, Priceline, Trip.com and Agoda, so it is worth checking a few before you book.

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Cheapest month for Camelback Resort: US 2026 price guide

Camelback Resort is usually cheapest midweek outside school holidays, and most expensive on summer and winter holiday weekends. Camelback publishes no fixed room price list, and it says its ticket and pass prices can be market priced and adjust over time based on demand, much like airline tickets. That means the quietest dates tend to be the best value.

What to expect across the year:

• Spring and late fall: usually the quietest stretches, between the outdoor waterpark season and ski season, when Aquatopia is often the main draw.
• Summer: Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark and Mountain Adventures are open, so demand rises, especially on weekends.
• Winter: ski and snow tubing season brings busy weekends and holiday weeks, particularly around Christmas, New Year and Presidents' Day.
• Any season: Sunday to Thursday nights usually price lower than Friday and Saturday.

The practical move is to check two or three date options on the same site and compare the totals, including the resort fee and parking.

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How ShopBack lowers what you pay for a Camelback stay

ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Here is an illustrative example: on a $600 two-night stay at an illustrative 4 percent, $24 comes back, so the effective price is $576. The live rate for each store is shown on its ShopBack page, and that is the number to use.

How to do it on ShopBack US:

• Start on the ShopBack US app or website, or use the browser extension.
• Open the store page, for example Booking.com on ShopBack or Expedia on ShopBack, and activate.
• Book in the same session without switching to another coupon site.
• Check the store's terms on its ShopBack page, as some booking types may not qualify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Camelback Resort worth the price?

Camelback Resort is usually worth the price for families who will spend real time in Aquatopia, the 125,000 square foot indoor waterpark that Camelback says is included with every Camelback Lodge stay. It is less worth it for a one-night stay or for guests who will not use the waterpark. Budget for the resort fee, $25 per night parking and paid extras, then book through ShopBack before you pay.

Is the waterpark included with a Camelback Lodge stay?

According to Camelback, Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark is always included with every stay at Camelback Lodge. Guests can use it from 12:30 PM on arrival day, before the 4:00 PM check-in, and can keep enjoying the resort for the rest of the day after the 11:00 AM check-out.

What does the Camelback resort fee cover?

Camelback says its resort fee groups amenities such as high-speed internet, the fitness center, inter-resort shuttle services, an in-room safe, seasonal crafts and activities and concierge services, and that Aquatopia is always included with every stay. Check the fee amount on your rate before you book.

How much is parking at Camelback Lodge?

Camelback lists standard overnight self-parking for lodge guests at $25 per night per vehicle plus tax, applied at check-in. The parking permit is valid in all lots until departure.

What is the Camelback Lodge cancellation policy?

Camelback's FAQ says there is a $100 cancellation fee from booking until 72 hours before arrival, and within 72 hours of arrival the first night's deposit is forfeited. Camelback also notes that policies are shown on each individual rate, so rates booked through other sites may differ.

When is the cheapest time to stay at Camelback Resort?

Midweek stays outside school holidays usually cost less than weekends and holiday weeks. Camelback says its ticket and pass prices can be market priced and adjust with demand, so quieter dates tend to be cheaper. Compare a Sunday to Thursday stay with a weekend on the same booking site.

Is Booking.com or Expedia cheaper for Camelback Resort?

Neither is cheaper every time. Booking.com Genius members can get 10 percent off select stays at Level 1, and Expedia's One Key rewards are shared with Hotels.com and Vrbo. Compare the same room, dates and cancellation terms on both, look at the total with taxes and fees, then go through ShopBack before you book.

How far is Camelback Resort from New York and Philadelphia?

Camelback says the resort in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, is about a two-hour drive from both New York City and Philadelphia.

Are kids free at Aquatopia?

Camelback says children aged 2 and under are free at both Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark and Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark. Children under 14 must be supervised by someone aged 14 or older.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a Camelback stay?

Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Expedia, go through ShopBack first. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order: part of what you paid comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Check the live rate and terms on the store's ShopBack page.

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Key takeaways

• Camelback Resort is usually worth it for families who will use Aquatopia, which Camelback says is included with every lodge stay.
• Budget beyond the room: resort fee, $25 per night parking, and paid extras like lift tickets, the arcade and Mountain Adventures.
• Two-night midweek stays outside school holidays usually give the most for the money.
• Compare the same room and terms on Booking.com and Expedia, including Genius and One Key member pricing.
• Before you book on Booking.com or Expedia, go through ShopBack US so the stay costs you less.

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Related reads

• Booking.com Discounts and Deals
• How to Save on Expedia in the US
• Hotels.com Deals and Cashback
• Vrbo Deals and Cashback
• The US Travel Cashback Hub

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author and are for general information only. Camelback Resort amenities, fees, policies, hours and prices are set by the resort and can change at any time; rates booked through third-party sites may carry different terms. Check the details on Camelback's own pages and on your booking before you pay. Booking site member programs and discounts vary by property and date. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store and campaign; check the current rate and terms on each store's ShopBack page before you book.