Hotels Near Pocono Raceway Long Pond PA: Where to Stay
The closest hotels near Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA are The Village at Pocono, listed by Expedia at 0.9 miles from the track, and Fern Ridge Motel at 2.7 miles. Blakeslee, Lake Harmony and Tannersville fill in the next ring. For groups, The Blue Tail Chalet sits within about 10 minutes of the raceway.
Key Takeaways
Pocono Raceway's official lodging page names The Village at Pocono (Long Pond) and Camelback Resort (Tannersville) as preferred lodging partners.
Straight-line mileage understates race-day travel time; a 4-mile hotel can take far longer than 4 miles suggests once traffic and parking queues build.
Hotels in Blakeslee, Lake Harmony, Pocono Summit and Tannersville cover the 4 to 11 mile range, according to online booking-site and Hotels4Teams listings.
The Blue Tail Chalet in Long Pond has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 7, with a private hot tub, and sits within 10 minutes of Pocono Raceway.
Short-term-rental demand in the Poconos rose 8.8% in 2026 to 618,800 units, per the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau annual-report summary.
Always compare lodging on the same dates, with taxes and cancellation terms included, because posted rates and distances change.
Race weekends are the hard part. HotelGuides warns that finding rooms near the speedway can be difficult during race weeks, and the raceway sits at State Highways 4002 and 115 in Long Pond, PA 18334, in a rural stretch with limited inventory. If you are searching for hotels near Pocono Raceway, the real decision is how much you value walking distance, resort amenities or space for a group.
At The Peak Properties, we manage a chalet in Long Pond, so we see how race fans, ski groups and families plan around this corner of the Pocono Mountains. This guide separates hotels, resorts, motels and whole-home rentals so you can compare like with like, and it is candid about trade-offs. In 2026, the Poconos remain a high-volume region, so book early for any marquee weekend.
What Are the Closest Hotels Near Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA?
The closest hotels to Pocono Raceway are The Village at Pocono, which Expedia lists at 0.9 miles, and Fern Ridge Motel at 2.7 miles. Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono follows at about 4 miles. Listed distances differ by site, so confirm the address and route before booking.
Pocono Raceway's own lodging page calls it a preferred partner, "A Pocono Raceway Resort," with a Long Pond address. A separate Expedia listing gives 1.4 km for the same hotel, which shows how much distance methods vary. That 1.4 km is under a mile, so the two listings roughly agree once you convert units.
Online booking listings place a 3-star property on Parkside Avenue in Blakeslee about 4.08 miles west of the track. Lake Harmony sits farther out, with a 3-star mountain property listed at roughly 5.76 miles. Other names that come up in this area include Lake Harmony Inn, Split Rock Resort and Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono.
My blunt advice: if you want to walk to the gate or minimize morning stress, take the closest option you can get and book months ahead. If you only find rooms at the 10 to 20 mile mark, treat it as a driving trip and plan departure times accordingly.
Which Towns Are Closest to Pocono Raceway?
The towns closest to Pocono Raceway are Long Pond, Blakeslee, Pocono Summit, Lake Harmony and Tannersville, with Mount Pocono and Stroudsburg a short drive beyond. Each has a different character, and the right one depends on whether you want quiet, resort amenities or restaurants nearby.
Long Pond and Blakeslee
Long Pond is the raceway's home address and mostly residential and wooded, with few services. Blakeslee is about 4 miles west by online listing measurements and has the Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono. Expect fewer dining choices than in Tannersville, so plan on driving for a sit-down dinner after the race.
Pocono Summit and Lake Harmony
Pocono Summit holds Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, which listings place about 7.34 miles east of the track. Lake Harmony, around 5.76 miles west, is lake and ski country, with Split Rock Resort and Lake Harmony Inn in the area. Both towns suit you better if the resort is part of the trip rather than just a place to sleep.
Tannersville and Mount Pocono
Tannersville anchors the Camelback area, and Hotels4Teams lists Days Inn by Wyndham Tannersville at 10.76 miles and Ramada Limited Tannersville / Poconos at 10.91 miles. Comfort Inn & Suites Mount Pocono is listed at 6.96 miles, a stated 14-minute drive. Hotels4Teams says lodging clusters in Mount Pocono, Stroudsburg and Scranton, within roughly 20 to 45 minutes of the track. Tannersville has the most restaurants and shops of the closer towns, which is its main advantage over Long Pond.
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What Are the Best Hotels and Resorts Near Pocono Raceway for Race Weekend?
Hotels near Pocono Raceway fall into three types: motels and limited-service hotels for price, full resorts for amenities, and official partner properties for race-week convenience. Choose by priority rather than by a single ranking, because they solve different problems.
Lodging type | Examples named in research | Best for | Main trade-off |
Whole-home rentals | The Blue Tail Chalet | Groups of 5 to 7 | Self-catering, no front desk |
This comparison sorts lodging by type, not price, because posted rates change by date, room type and taxes. Check a consistent date range and the cancellation terms before you decide.
Resorts like Kalahari Resorts Poconos and Great Wolf Lodge Poconos make sense when the water park is the point of the trip. If your priority is race access, the extra driving rarely pays off. For a deeper look at the area beyond the track, see our guide to things to do in the Pocono Mountains.
Can You Book a Race Weekend Stay Directly Through Pocono Raceway?
Pocono Raceway does not run a hotel itself, but its official lodging page lists preferred lodging partners with locations and phone numbers. The Village at Pocono (Long Pond, 570-643-8300) and Camelback Resort (Tannersville, 570-517-7022) are the two named in the research.
That makes the Pocono Raceway site the right first stop for official partner status and current contacts. It is not a full comparison of every property, so treat it as a shortlist, then check availability elsewhere.
Two practical points. First, call partners directly for race-week requests, since online calendars can lag. Second, ask what the cancellation terms are before you pay, especially around weather-affected dates. The raceway does not offer on-site lodging in the research data, so any stay beyond the partners means booking through a hotel, resort or rental host. Get the confirmation in writing and keep the property's direct phone number handy for race-morning questions.
How Far Is the Real Drive From Hotel to Track on Race Day?
Race-day drive time is the actual travel time from a hotel to the raceway gate once traffic, event queues and parking are included. It is almost always longer than straight-line mileage suggests, and few directory sites explain this.
For example, Hotels4Teams lists a 6.96 mile hotel as a 14-minute drive, which is a normal-day figure. On a major race Sunday, the same route can take several times longer. I have no published count of race-day delays, so treat any specific number you read with caution. Build in a buffer, and verify current traffic patterns and parking instructions with the raceway before you travel.
Check the raceway's official parking and gate guidance for your event.
Plan to leave much earlier than a mapping app suggests; pad the estimate generously.
Decide your return plan too, since post-race exits back up the same roads.
Keep a second route in mind, because Route 115 and Route 940 area roads are the main arteries.
A closer hotel saves more than a few minutes. It is the difference between a relaxed morning and a stressful one. If you are staying 10 miles out, The Blue Tail Chalet, within about 10 minutes of the raceway on a normal day, lets you stay near the track without paying resort prices for amenities you will not use.
Is a Chalet Rental a Better Option Than a Hotel Near Pocono Raceway?
A vacation rental chalet is a private, self-contained home that suits groups better than hotel rooms, giving shared living space, a kitchen and outdoor areas. The Blue Tail Chalet in Long Pond has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 7.
The sleeping layout is a king in the main-floor bedroom, a queen in the second main-floor bedroom, a king upstairs and a twin daybed in the loft game room. The chef's kitchen and dining room seat the whole group, which matters when you are feeding a race crew rather than eating out three meals a day.
After a loud day at the track, the private hot tub is open year-round, with a fire pit steps away. Inside there is a foosball table, a Golden Tee arcade game, a record player, four smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. Mini-splits in every room keep it comfortable in July and January alike.
Honest limits: the minimum renter age is 25, the chalet is not pet friendly, and the second-level back deck is off limits until it is replaced, tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026. There is no front desk, since check-in is self-service, with support by app or phone. Families with little ones will find a Pack 'n Play, booster seat and children's tableware.
What Is Within Driving Distance of a Long Pond Stay Besides the Raceway?
Long Pond sits in the middle of the Pocono Mountains attractions, so a stay near the raceway also puts water parks, ski areas and state parks within a short drive. The Blue Tail Chalet lists consistent drive times for the area.
About 10 minutes: Kalahari Resort, Gorilla Grove Tree Top Adventures, Pocono Raceway, Great Wolf Lodge and UTV/ATV tours.
About 15 minutes: Camelback Mountain and Camelback Lodge, Camelbeach, Mount Airy Casino and Crossings Premium Outlets.
20 to 25 minutes: Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resorts, Big Pocono State Park, Tobyhanna State Park, Hickory Run State Park, the Pocono Wine Trail and Delaware River rafting and tubing.
Guests can also buy Emerald Lakes community amenity passes, which include lakes and beaches, a year-round heated indoor pool, saunas, courts and a sledding hill. Day passes run $20 per person for one day and $50 for seven days, with children 2 and under free. Buy them only on the day you plan to use them, because they are non-refundable. For more on the neighborhood, read where to stay in Long Pond.
Is It Cheaper to Book Direct or Through a Hotel Site?
Booking direct means reserving through the property manager's own website rather than a third-party platform, and The Peak Properties states direct bookings can save up to 15% compared with those platforms. Savings depend on the dates and the platform's fee structure at the time.
The hostAI data via CUFinder (2026) reports that roughly 86% of guests who booked directly returned through the same channel, which suggests direct relationships tend to stick. Meanwhile, Expedia Group research reports that 81% of respondents would pay more for a property with stronger trust signals, so clear cancellation terms and honest listings matter.
To make a fair comparison, check the total price including taxes and cleaning fees on the same dates, and confirm the cancellation policy in writing. Our walkthrough on booking direct in Long Pond explains how to compare. The Peak Properties handles direct bookings through its main site.
How Long Should You Stay in the Pocono Mountains?
Most visitors do well with a 2-night weekend for a single race or ski day, and 4 to 7 nights if you want to add water parks, hiking and the Delaware River. Race fans usually need Friday through Sunday, with a buffer night if traffic is a concern.
The region is large. The 2026 Economic Scorecard for the Poconos reports more than 30.3 million guests in 2026, so popular weekends fill. A longer stay also spreads your driving across several days instead of stacking it into one.
Our suggestion for a race-focused trip: arrive Thursday night, use Friday to scout the area and grocery shop, and keep Monday morning open for departure. Skip the temptation to cram Kalahari and Camelback into race day; do them on the days around it.
Where Is Long Pond, PA, and What County Is It In?
Long Pond is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in the Pocono Mountains. Pocono Raceway's address is State Highways 4002 and 115, Long Pond, PA 18334.
Monroe County generated $2.801 billion in visitor spending in 2026, including $484.1 million on lodging, according to the Pennsylvania tourism impact report based on Tourism Economics data. Much of that flows through the Long Pond, Blakeslee and Tannersville corridor.
For airports, confirm the closest commercial airport and current routes with an official source before booking flights, and plan on a rental car. Driving is the practical choice for most visitors, since public transport in this part of the Poconos is limited and rideshare availability can be thin on race days.
Why Do Some Say the Poconos Aren't Popular Anymore?
The Poconos remain busy by the numbers, though the mix of lodging has shifted. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau annual-report summary states hotel demand grew 5.4% to 1.8 million rooms sold in 2026, while hotel revenue was $366.2 million, 6.7% below 2023.
At the same time, short-term-rental demand rose 8.8% to 618,800 units. That points to travelers choosing homes for groups and families over traditional hotels. Tourism also supported 37.6% of regional employment, per the 2026 Economic Scorecard, which is not the profile of a faded destination.
Reported spending totals differ by source ($4.9 billion in the Pennsylvania tourism impact report versus $7.3 billion in the Scorecard), so cite the source whenever you quote a figure.
How Do You Choose Between Hotels Near Pocono Raceway Long Pond PA?
Choosing lodging near the raceway comes down to four factors: distance, group size, amenities and cancellation terms. Rank them before you open any booking site.
Set your date range and compare every option on identical dates, with taxes and fees included.
Decide your maximum acceptable race-day drive, and count it in hours, not miles.
Count heads. Groups of 5 to 7 usually spend less per person in a house than in two hotel rooms.
Read recent reviews; Booking.com Partner Hub reports 63% of reviewing travelers read the most recent reviews.
Confirm cancellation and amenity details in writing, including parking.
Common mistakes: trusting a single directory's distance figure, booking a resort for its water park and then hating the drive, and waiting until race week. The last one is the costliest, since inventory near the track is limited.
Everyday services also matter. Lodging near Long Pond has fewer restaurants and shops than Tannersville or Stroudsburg, so grocery shopping on arrival is smart if you are in a rental with a full kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hotels are available in Long Pond, Pennsylvania?
The Village at Pocono is the lodging property in Long Pond named by Pocono Raceway as a preferred partner. Nearby Blakeslee, Lake Harmony, Pocono Summit and Tannersville add more hotels and resorts. Whole-home options such as The Blue Tail Chalet are also available in Long Pond.
What are the best budget hotels near Pocono Raceway?
Motels and limited-service hotels in Tannersville, Mount Pocono and Blakeslee tend to be the budget choices, including names like Fern Ridge Motel, Days Inn by Wyndham Tannersville and Comfort Inn & Suites Mount Pocono. Prices change by date, so compare totals on the same dates, taxes included.
How long should I stay in the Pocono Mountains?
Two nights covers a single race weekend, and four to seven nights lets you add ski days, water parks or hiking. Longer stays also reduce race-day pressure by spreading out driving.
Where is Long Pond, PA?
Long Pond is in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, home to Pocono Raceway at State Highways 4002 and 115. It is a wooded, mostly residential area with limited services nearby.
What county is Long Pond, PA in?
Long Pond is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Monroe County recorded $2.801 billion in visitor spending in 2026, per the Pennsylvania tourism impact report.
What is there to do in Long Pond, PA besides the races?
Within about 10 to 25 minutes you can reach Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge, Camelback, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Hickory Run State Park and Delaware River tubing. Our Pocono Mountains guide has more detail.
Which is the best place to stay near Pocono Raceway for a group?
The Peak Properties manages The Blue Tail Chalet in Long Pond, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom chalet that sleeps 7 with a private hot tub, fire pit and game room, about 10 minutes from Pocono Raceway. Compare it against hotels on distance, group size and cancellation terms before choosing.
Where Should You Stay Near Pocono Raceway in 2026?
For the shortest walk to the track, start with The Village at Pocono and call early. For resort amenities, accept a longer drive to Pocono Summit or Tannersville. For groups of up to 7 who want private space within about 10 minutes of the raceway, a chalet is the better fit among hotels near Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.
The key point is to compare on identical dates, count race-day travel time rather than mileage, and book well ahead. The Peak Properties offers direct booking on its Pocono property, and the Poconos look set to stay busy throughout 2026 and beyond.
If you are building a race weekend around a group, The Blue Tail Chalet keeps you within about 10 minutes of the track, and the hot tub is a welcome end to a long day. Check availability here.
Written by Michael Leonard, Owner & Manager at The Peak Properties
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