Municipal road maintenance is not provided and seasonal closures of the access roadway will occur. Park will close 7 days after the end of antlerless deer season in December and will re-open as conditions permit in the spring. Big Pocono State Park facilities are maintained in cooperation with the Camelback Ski Corporation. Directions Entrance to the park is from PA Route 715 and exit 45 of Interstate 80 at Tannersville. The picnic area adjacent to the Cattell Cabin has tables in an open setting, while the east and south areas are located in a wooded setting.
All areas offer the visitor excellent views of the surrounding countryside.
Trail conditions vary from smooth surface, gentle grades, to very rough surface, extremely steep grades. Inexperienced hikers should inquire at the park office before attempting Indian and North Trails. In addition to serving as a hiking trail, South Trail is also designated as a horseback trail and provides approximately 3 miles of riding trail. The trailhead is located at the west end of the park, near the park entrance. Common game species are deer, bear, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, turkey and ruffed grouse.