The forest consists primarily of beech, oak, maple and hemlock trees. Two lakes and several small streams add to the park's outstanding scenic beauty. Promised Land Lake is 422 acres and Lower Lake is 173 acres. Directions Promised Land State Park is easily accessible from interstates 80 and 84. The park is within a one to three hour drive from Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Reading, Harrisburg, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, and is approximately 100 miles north of Philadelphia and 35 miles from the New York and New Jersey state borders.
All campgrounds are near swimming, boating, fishing and hiking facilities.
The Pines Campground is located at the northwestern end of Promised Land Lake within walking distance of the day use area and main beach. Pickerel Point Campground is located on a peninsula and provides patrons with the park's most primitive camping experience. Deerfield Campground is on a slight rise, near the old CCC camp. Lower Lake Campground is found at the western edge of the Lower Lake and contains modern restrooms with showers. Pickerel Point Campground is open throughout the year.