Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark opened in 1998 in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, as the summer counterpart to Camelback Mountain Resort’s winter ski operations. Built into the base of the Pocono Mountains, the park spans roughly 30 acres and has grown into one of the largest outdoor waterparks in Pennsylvania, drawing families throughout the Memorial Day to Labor Day season.
The park’s mountainside setting gives many of its slides extra vertical drop compared to flatland waterparks, and its lineup has expanded steadily since opening, most recently adding Rival Racer in 2023. With more than 37 slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river spread across the hillside, knowing the hours, ticket tiers, parking setup, and ride rules ahead of time makes a real difference in how much of the park you can cover in a single visit.
Quick Answer
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark is a roughly 30-acre outdoor waterpark in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through early September, typically 10 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. depending on the date. It has 37-plus slides and attractions, including the Kahuna Lagoon wave pool, the Blue Nile Adventure River lazy river, and thrill slides like Rival Racer, High Noon Typhoon, and the Triple Venom trio. Day tickets, twilight tickets, Fun Packs, and a season-long Splash Pass are sold online through the official Camelback Resort site; general parking is free, while a paid premium lot sits closer to the entrance.
Planning Your Visit: Hours, Tickets & Parking
Camelbeach typically runs weekends-only in late May, then shifts to daily operation from mid-June through Labor Day weekend, with a standard daily window in the 10 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. range; exact opening dates and closing times shift year to year and by weather, so always check the current calendar on the official Camelback Resort site before you go.
Tickets are sold in a few tiers: standard all-day tickets, cheaper twilight tickets that start in the afternoon and run into the evening, and multi-visit Fun Packs (4, 8, or 12 admissions used the same day, aimed at groups). Frequent visitors can buy the Splash Pass, an unlimited-season pass that also includes free general parking and a discount on lodging, dining, and retail at the resort. Because pricing changes by season and specific date, buy tickets in advance through the official Camelbeach tickets page rather than at the gate.
General parking is free for all guests. A paid premium lot sits closer to the entrance for guests who want a shorter walk, priced higher on weekends and holidays than on weekdays; Splash Pass holders get free general parking but still pay extra for premium spots. Bags and backpacks are inspected at entry; each guest may bring in one sealed 20-ounce water bottle, but coolers, glass containers, outside alcohol, and outside food (aside from baby food) are not permitted. Towels are not provided, so pack your own along with water shoes, and rent a digital locker on-site if you need secure storage.
Camelbeach operates rain or shine — light rain doesn’t close the park, though individual slides can pause during storms. The only trigger for a full park shutdown is lightning within a set radius; if a weather suspension lasts 90 consecutive minutes or more and ends more than two hours before the scheduled close, guests can use that same ticket on another day within the same operating season.
Full Slide & Attraction Lineup
Camelbeach’s ride collection splits roughly into thrill slides, family raft rides, and calmer water play areas. On the high-thrill end, Rival Racer (2023) sends riders down an eight-lane mat course through twisting enclosed tubes; High Noon Typhoon (2018) is a ProSlide Tornado-style funnel ride; and Triple Venom is a trio of speed slides — Serpent, Viper, and Cobra — each dropping riders more than six stories from an elevated platform. Vortex and Spin Cycle are bowl slides that spin riders before releasing them into a splashdown pool, while Midnight Run is a fully enclosed, unlit tube slide and Twister, Sidewinder, and Riptide wind down the mountainside in open and closed sections.
For families, The Titan is an eight-story raft slide that carries up to four riders through a series of banked curves, and Dune Runner and Sandstorm are raft rides that build speed through triple dune drops and twin funnels. A Flowrider surfing simulator, added in 2006, lets guests try stand-up or knee-boarding on a sheet wave. Younger kids have their own zones: Pharaoh’s Phortress is a family play structure with eight of its own slides plus a four-story tipping bucket, and Mummy’s Oasis and a dedicated toddler interactive area offer shallow, low-intensity splash play.
Most of Camelbeach’s body and tube slides carry a 42-inch minimum height, and riders between 42 and 48 inches must be accompanied by a responsible chaperone; guests under 48 inches must also wear a life jacket. The park provides complimentary life jackets at several stations, and personal flotation devices are allowed as long as they meet US Coast Guard standards — inflatable arm floaties are not permitted on the slides.
Wave Pool, Lazy River & Cabanas
Kahuna Lagoon, the park’s wave pool, produces surf-style swells up to six feet high on a rotating cycle, alternating with calmer periods for younger swimmers. The Blue Nile Adventure River is a lazy river winding through the park where guests float on single or double tubes at a relaxed pace — a good reset between rounds of the faster slides.
Camelbeach also rents private cabanas near the wave pool, Pharaoh’s Phortress, and the Olympic Pool, in three sizes: standard cabanas that seat around six guests, premium cabanas for up to eight, and larger VIP cabanas that seat around a dozen, with food and beverage service available. Cabanas book up fast on summer weekends, so reserve online in advance through the official ticketing site if you want one.
Part of a Year-Round Resort
Camelbeach operates as the seasonal summer complement to Camelback Mountain Resort, which runs as a ski and snowboard destination in winter. This dual identity has helped the resort attract visitors year-round, and Aquatics International magazine recognized Camelbeach with a ‘Best Commercial Waterpark’ award in its visitor-attendance category.
The resort has continued to invest in the outdoor park even as it built out Aquatopia, its separate indoor waterpark that stays open through the colder months. Guests visiting outside the summer season, or looking for a rainy-day backup during a Camelbeach trip, can check current Aquatopia hours and tickets on the same official Camelback Resort site.
History & Timeline of Attractions
Camelbeach opened in 1998 with its original lazy river and several of its tube slides, then expanded almost every year that followed: The Titan raft slide arrived in 2000, Kahuna Lagoon’s wave pool in 2001, the Vortex and Spin Cycle bowl slides in 2002, and the Triple Venom speed-slide trio in 2003. The Flowrider surf simulator followed in 2006, Pharaoh’s Phortress in 2008, and the Dune Runner and Sandstorm family raft rides in 2011.
More recent additions include High Noon Typhoon in 2018 and Rival Racer in 2023, keeping the lineup at 37-plus rides and slides. The steady pace of new attractions is part of why Camelbeach has stayed competitive with newer Pocono-area waterparks — there’s almost always something added within the last five years to check out alongside the classic mountainside slides.
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark FAQs
What are Camelbeach’s hours?
Camelbeach generally runs weekends-only in late May, then daily from mid-June through Labor Day weekend, with a typical window of around 10 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. Exact hours vary by date, so confirm the current schedule on the official Camelback Resort site before your visit.
How much are Camelbeach tickets?
Pricing is date-based rather than fixed, with separate rates for all-day tickets, twilight tickets, Fun Packs, and the season-long Splash Pass. Because prices shift by season and day of the week, buy through the official ticket page for the exact current rate rather than relying on a quoted number.
Is parking free at Camelbeach?
Yes, general parking is free for every guest. A paid premium lot closer to the entrance is also available for a fee that’s higher on weekends and holidays than on weekdays, for guests who want a shorter walk in.
What are the height requirements for Camelbeach slides?
Most body and tube slides require a minimum height of 42 inches. Riders between 42 and 48 inches need a responsible chaperone riding with them, and guests under 48 inches must wear a life jacket, which the park provides free of charge.
Is Camelbeach open if it rains?
Yes, Camelbeach stays open through light rain, though some slides may pause temporarily. The park only shuts down entirely for lightning within a set radius; if that suspension runs 90 minutes or longer and ends well before closing, guests can use the same ticket on another operating day that season.
Can you bring your own food into Camelbeach?
Outside food and drinks generally aren’t allowed, aside from baby food, and coolers, glass containers, and outside alcohol are prohibited. Each guest may bring one sealed 20-ounce water bottle; food and beverages are otherwise available for purchase inside the park.
How many slides does Camelbeach have?
Camelbeach has more than 37 rides, slides, and attractions, ranging from high-thrill options like Rival Racer, High Noon Typhoon, and the Triple Venom trio to family raft rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and dedicated kids’ play areas like Pharaoh’s Phortress.
What’s the difference between Camelbeach and Aquatopia?
Camelbeach is the outdoor waterpark, open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through early September. Aquatopia is Camelback Resort’s separate indoor waterpark, which stays open year-round and is a useful rainy-day or off-season alternative on the same property.
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