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Tannersville
Spend one full day in Tannersville for ski or water‑park fun; stay overnight only if you need a rest after a long drive.
Tannersville is a small Pocono hub built around Camelback Ski Resort and Great Wolf Lodge. The main attractions fit in a single day, but a night can break up a road trip from New York or Philadelphia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (water park)
- avoid Apr–May, Sep–Oct (limited snow, hot water‑park crowds)
- Airport
- AVP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tannersville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tannersville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for icy roads in winter and crowded water‑park areas in summer.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAVP Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton International Airport (about 30 min drive).
- Getting aroundDrive via I‑80 Exit 299; local MCTA bus connects to nearby towns; most visitors walk or use resort shuttles.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–$5
- Street or quick mealPizza slice$8–$12
- Museum or sight ticketWater‑park entry (adult)$70–$90
- Budget bedCabin (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$145
- Mid-range bedStandard double room (resort or motel), a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedStandard double room (resort or motel), a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVP Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton International Airport (about 30 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tannersville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Drive via I‑80 Exit 299; local MCTA bus connects to nearby towns; most visitors walk or use resort shuttles.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Stroudsburg
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
PA‑611 south, about 15 min drive
Small town with historic downtown and restaurants.
East Stroudsburg
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
PA‑611 north, about 20 min drive
College town, good for quick coffee break.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Chateau Resort and Conference Center
AAA 3‑Diamond, 152 rooms, suites, pools; good base for families.
Camelback Resort
Hotel attached to ski resort and indoor water park; rooms pricey.
Great Wolf Lodge
3‑star resort with large indoor water park; $300 per night (2026 estimate).
Mountain Spring Lake Resort
Cabin‑style log homes by a lake; 2‑night minimum, $290–$1,480 for 2 nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–$120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room (resort or motel)1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| MCTA bus round‑trip2 × US$5 | US$10 |
| Camelback lift ticket (full day)2 × US$80 | US$160 |
| Great Wolf Lodge water‑park entry2 × US$70 | US$140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$79 |
| Trip total≈ US$435 per person per day, bed included | US$869 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Pizza slice | $8–$12 |
| Ski lift ticket (adult) | $80–$100 |
| Water‑park entry (adult) | $70–$90 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter road conditions on I‑80 can cause delays; check weather before travel.
- Resort parking fills quickly on weekends; arrive early.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I‑80 Exit 299 → Camelback Resort: ≈5 min drive, $0 parking
- MCTA bus Tannersville ↔ Stroudsburg: ≈$5 each way
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tannersville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Aug (water park) · avoid Apr–May, Sep–Oct (limited snow, hot water‑park crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at The Chateau if you arrive late from NYC.
- Consider a cabin stay at Mountain Spring Lake for a quieter nature experience.
Sources
- secondaryUptown Vans service
- secondaryMCTA bus service
- secondaryCamelback Resort
- secondaryGreat Wolf Lodge – Pocono
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tannersville, revision 5290167 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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