CampING Life at Pocono: Memories, Traditions, and Tips
Camping at Pocono Raceway is one of the best ways to experience the Tricky Triangle, and we want to celebrate all of you who make it such a tradition year after year. Whether you’ve been setting up a tent for decades or just rolled in with your RV for the very first time, your stories, traditions, and tips make the Pocono camping community one of a kind.
We asked fans to share what brought them to Pocono, how long they’ve been camping at the Tricky Triangle, and their best tips for first-time campers. From cherished memories to new traditions, here is their feedback.
Brent Fedder- Benton, PA
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 20 years
Which section do you camp in?: Infield tent
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: Tent
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Anything venison
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Blackstone
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Friends that come
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bike
Joshua Korthas- Syracuse, NY
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 4 years
Which section do you camp in?: Infield
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Grilled Chicken
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Chairs
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Free showers
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Create a checklist before and make sure you don’t forget anything.
David Demers- Ogdensburg, NY
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 4 years
Which section do you camp in?: Fenceline 355
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Variety of snacks, cheese, crackers, pepperoni, fruits, shrimp, etc.
What does your dream campsite look like?: View…. it’s all about the great view!
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Something for shade
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Being so close to our favorite drivers
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Arrive on Thursday so you can take it ALL in for four awesome days!
Curtis Brenneman- Huntingdon, PA
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 6 years
Which section do you camp in?: Lime Green 2153
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Smoked food
What does your dream campsite look like?: Full hookup, fence line
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Beverages
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Atmosphere
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Be ready for a good time
Rich MacLeish- White plains, ny
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 2 years
Which section do you camp in?: Green in 24… Gray in 25
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Quesadillas
What does your dream campsite look like?: Shady with water and sewer
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Power
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Living in the fun for four days
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Get there Thursday, be a good neighbor
Timothy Collins- Blossvale, NY
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 10 years
Which section do you camp in?: Gray section
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Smoking food, wings, corned beef, nachos.
What does your dream campsite look like?: USA Themed
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Making memories and people watching
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Enjoy the fun atmosphere.
Jay Palmer- Renfrew, Pa
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 12 years
Which section do you camp in?: Turn 3 Fenceline
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Steaks, chicken and kielbasa
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: Friends we made in the spot around us
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Get here early
Glenn Zabransky- Hillsdale, NJ
How long have you been camping at Pocono Raceway?: 10 years
Which section do you camp in?: Reserved Turn 3
Do you camp in a tent or an RV?: RV
What’s your go-to meal or snack while camping at the track?: Cheesesteaks
What does your dream campsite look like?: Fire pit in the middle, surround by tons of chairs. Racing flags everywhere. TV outside to watch other races at night.
What is ONE thing that you HAVE to have at your campsite?: Fire Pit
What’s your favorite part about camping at Pocono Raceway?: The amenities provided. Playground, dog park, Infield Block Party
What’s one tip you’d give to a first-time Pocono camper?: Get a reserved site!
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