Camelbeach Water Park — often searched as “camel beach water park” — is the roughly 30-acre outdoor waterpark built into the base of Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1998 as the summer counterpart to Camelback Mountain Resort’s winter ski operations and has since grown into one of the largest outdoor waterparks in the Poconos, with more than 37 slides and attractions spread up the hillside.
Because several of its slides launch from higher up the mountain, Camelbeach offers more vertical drop than most flatland waterparks, and the lineup keeps expanding — most recently with the 2023 debut of Rival Racer on the park’s 25th anniversary. This guide covers exactly what the park is, when it’s open, how tickets and parking work, the full ride lineup, and how to get there.
Quick Answer
Camelbeach Water Park (officially Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, part of Camelback Resort) is a roughly 30-acre outdoor waterpark at 301 Resort Drive in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through early September. 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 the 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.
What Is Camelbeach Water Park?
Camelbeach is the outdoor waterpark half of Camelback Resort, a year-round mountain destination in the Pocono Mountains that also runs Camelback ski slopes in winter and the indoor Aquatopia Waterpark on the same property. Camelbeach itself is the outdoor, warm-weather side — a roughly 30-acre hillside park with a mix of thrill slides, family raft rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and dedicated kids’ play areas.
The name is commonly typed or searched as “camel beach water park” (two words), but the official name and branding use the single word “Camelbeach.” It’s not a separate property from Camelback Resort — it’s one of the resort’s core attractions, and tickets, parking, and policies are all managed through the same Camelback Resort booking system.
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, a discount on lodging, dining, and retail at the resort, and access to the indoor Aquatopia Waterpark into the fall. 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.
Getting There
Camelbeach sits at 301 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, just off Interstate 80 at exit 299 in the Pocono Mountains — roughly 90 minutes from New York City and about two hours from Philadelphia. The waterpark entrance is on the Camelback Resort property, which also includes the Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, so GPS directions to “Camelback Resort” or “Camelbeach Waterpark” will both land you at the same complex.
Part of a Year-Round Poconos Resort
Camelbeach is only open for its summer season, but it’s one piece of a year-round operation at Camelback Resort. The same property runs Camelback Mountain’s downhill ski and snowboard terrain in winter, and the indoor Aquatopia Waterpark stays open year-round at a constant warm temperature, letting guests splash around regardless of the season. Several resort passes, including the Splash Pass, bundle Camelbeach access with discounted Aquatopia visits later in the year, which is worth factoring in if you’re deciding between a single-day Camelbeach ticket and a season-long pass.
Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark FAQs
Is “camel beach water park” the same as Camelbeach Waterpark?
Yes. “Camel beach water park” is simply how people often type or search for Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, the outdoor waterpark at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. The official spelling and branding is the single word “Camelbeach.”
Where exactly is Camelbeach located?
Camelbeach is at 301 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, just off Interstate 80 at exit 299 in the Pocono Mountains, about 90 minutes from New York City.
How many slides does Camelbeach have?
Camelbeach has more than 37 slides and attractions, ranging from high-thrill rides like Rival Racer and the Triple Venom trio to family raft rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and dedicated kids’ play zones.
When is Camelbeach open?
Camelbeach runs seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through early September, weekends-only in late May and then daily from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. Exact dates and hours vary by year and weather, so confirm on the official Camelback Resort site before visiting.
Is parking free at Camelbeach?
General parking is free for all guests. A paid premium lot closer to the entrance is available for an extra fee, with higher pricing on weekends and holidays; Splash Pass holders get free general parking but still pay for premium spots.
Can you bring your own food into Camelbeach?
Outside food isn’t permitted except baby food, and coolers, glass containers, and outside alcohol are prohibited. Each guest may bring one sealed 20-ounce water bottle, and food is available for purchase inside the park.
Is Camelbeach open in winter?
No, Camelbeach itself is a seasonal outdoor waterpark that closes after Labor Day. The same resort’s indoor Aquatopia Waterpark stays open year-round, and Camelback Mountain runs ski and snowboard operations in winter.
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