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CampING Life at Pocono: Memories, Traditions, and Tips

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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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