Camping Options for the 2026 Lehigh River Sojourn

Join us for camping during the Lehigh River Sojourn! Whether you’re staying for one or two nights, camp at your convenience and immerse yourself in the full experience of the Sojourn.

Registration is per person, so be sure to select each night you plan to camp. Please note that camping gear is not included with registration. If you plan to camp, please bring your own equipment.

Camping Locations and Pricing

Day 1 (Friday Night Camping)
June 19 – June 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Location: Walnutport Canal Association
309 Lehigh St, Walnutport, PA 18088
Cost: Free

Day 2 (Saturday Night Camping)
June 20 – June 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Location: Walnutport Canal Association
309 Lehigh St, Walnutport, PA 18088
Cost: Free

**Please note: both evenings will feature potluck dinners. Participants are asked to bring a shareable food item for the Sojourn Camping experience.
Camp with us near the beautiful banks of the Lehigh River, under the stars, and wake up ready to continue your Sojourn adventure! Register for your camping nights and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow paddlers while immersed in nature.

 

 

Day 3: June 21, 2206: Raft the Rapids of Lehigh Gorge State Park

End Sojourn with a splash at Lehigh Gorge State Park. Whitewater raft 10.5mi from Drakes Creek to Glen Onoko with the experienced staff of Pocono Whitewater. Get ready to experience a landscape defined by steep slopes, rocky escarpments, and side streams that surge into waterfalls as you raft through the rapids of Lehigh Gorge. Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch, outreach, and the opportunity to support conservation and recreation in the Lehigh River Watershed.

For additional details, visit Pocono Whitewater Rafting at Pocono Whitewater.

Don’t miss out on this adventure—register now to secure your spot! Minimum age for rafting is 8 years old.  

Be aware that paddle and gear must be carried about half a mile to the river put-in.

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery
In collaboration with Stacey Vinci, LMFT

Celebrate the first day of summer with Summer Solstice Forest Bathing for Wellness and Recovery, the final program in our seasonal forest bathing series.This guided program is designed to support healing, mindfulness, and personal growth by aligning with nature’s transitions throughout the year.

Led by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Stacey Vinci, you’ll slow down, quiet the mind, and engage your senses through gentle, intentional activities inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”). Immersed in the fullness of summer, the warmth, vibrant colors, and lively sounds of the season invite a deep connection with yourself and the natural world.

Held at a Wildlands Conservancy's Dorothy RIder Pool WIldlife Sanctuary, the peaceful setting offers a restorative space for reflection and renewal. The program includes:

• A meet and greet with one of our resident wildlife ambassadors before entering the forest
  
  
• Sensory-based forest immersion activities
  
  
• A light snack to enjoy in community
  
  

This program is open to individuals from all walks of recovery—whether from substance use, trauma, grief, mental health challenges, or life transitions. No prior experience is needed—just an open heart and a willingness to be present.

This program is offered free of charge thanks to funding from the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape Mini Grant Program.


Questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org