Best Family Resorts in Poconos for Teens (Ages 11-17) (2026)
Woodloch Pines Resort leads our teens ranking for the Poconos at FamilyFactor 89/100. Woodloch is the all-inclusive lake-and-games outlier; Kalahari has America's largest indoor waterpark; Camelback adds ski-in/ski-out. Teens can stay inside at 84°F in January. FamilyFactor methodology is at /familyfactor.
Woodloch Pines Resort
Hawley, PA · $$$$ · FamilyFactor 89/100
A family-owned all-inclusive on Lake Teedyuskung, run by the Kiesendahl family since 1958 — 30+ scheduled activities a day, lake swimming and waterskiing, go-karts, and a fiercely loyal repeat-guest base.
Why this fits teens
- Built for kids in your age range
Kalahari Resorts Poconos
Pocono Manor, PA · $$$ · FamilyFactor 88/100
America's largest indoor waterpark — 220,000 sq ft kept at 84°F year-round — plus a 40,000 sq ft arcade, ropes courses, and zip lines, two hours from both New York City and Philadelphia.
Why this fits teens
- Built for kids in your age range
Camelback Resort
Tannersville, PA · $$$ · FamilyFactor 87/100
The Poconos' true four-season play: Aquatopia indoor waterpark and ski-in/ski-out mountain access in winter, plus Camelbeach — Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark — in summer. Every unit is a suite.
Why this fits teens
- Built for kids in your age range
Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains
Scotrun, Pennsylvania · $$$ · FamilyFactor 83/100
The Northeast's largest Great Wolf — 100,000+ sq ft of indoor waterpark in the Pocono Mountains, 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia.
Split Rock Resort
Lake Harmony, PA · $$ · FamilyFactor 70/100
Budget four-season Poconos resort on Lake Harmony with an indoor waterpark, bowling, laser tag, and golf — ten minutes from Big Boulder skiing, at rates far below the area's flagship resorts.
Frequently asked about Poconos resorts for teens
What's the best family resort in Poconos for teens?
Woodloch Pines Resort leads our teens ranking for the Poconos at FamilyFactor 89/100. Woodloch is the all-inclusive lake-and-games outlier; Kalahari has America's largest indoor waterpark; Camelback adds ski-in/ski-out. Teens can stay inside at 84°F in January or ski the same trip. FamilyFactor weights live at /familyfactor.
How much does a Poconos family resort cost for teens?
Our teens picks in the Poconos span $700+/night to $200–400/night. Woodloch Pines Resort sits at $700+/night. Woodloch is per-person all-inclusive plus tax and service. Kalahari and Camelback add a resort fee but include waterpark admission. Compare whole-trip cost, not the room sticker. Check live Hotels.com rates. FamilyFactor methodology is at /familyfactor.
What should I look for in a Poconos resort for teens?
For teens in the Poconos, weight indoor waterpark slides without a toddler height cap, a second activity (arcade, ropes, ski), and enough autonomy that a kids club is beside the point. Winter works here because the parks stay open. FamilyFactor boosts age-fit tags. The seven-category formula is at /familyfactor.
How does FamilyFactor rank family resorts?
FamilyFactor is our 0-100 score weighted across seven categories: Kid Amenities (20%), Setting (15%), Family Room Fit (18%), Location (15%), Pricing Value (12%), Family Safety (10%), and Parent Recovery (10%). For teens, properties whose age-fit tags match get an additional boost. Full methodology is at whichfamilyvacation.com/familyfactor.
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