Camelbeach Waterpark

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Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark
Slogan"PA's biggest outdoor waterpark!"
Location Tannersville, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates 41.0526° N, 75.3535° W
Owner Camelback Resort
Operated by EPR Properties
Opened1998 (1998)
Operating seasonMemorial Day to Labor Day [1]
StatusOperating
Area30 acres [2]
Website www.camelbeach.com

Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark is a water park located in the Poconos in Tannersville, Pennsylvania at Big Pocono State Park. Opened in 1998, it is the summer operation for Camelback Resort, which is a skiing and snowboard resort during the winter.

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Attractions

Camelbeach contains over 37 waterslides as well as many other attractions.

Dry attractions

Water attractions

Former rides and attractions

  • The Bumper Boats were an attraction which allowed riders to compete against each other in gasoline-powered bumper boats in a traditional bumper-cars style battle. The area has not been used for anything since its closure, but the queue now features beach volleyball. (Unknown-2010)
  • Camel Cove was a family water play structure that featured several play structures, including a large bucket similar to the ones found at Kahuna Cove and Pharaoh's Phortress. The area now features the "Mummy's Oasis". (1998-2015)
  • Mini Golf was an 18-hole miniature golf course. The area now features the "Pharaoh's Phortress". (1998-2005)
  • The Mat Slides were two slides where riders used foam mats to slip down the waterslide. One had to be under 60 inches in height, and weigh less than 140 pounds to experience these slides. (1998-2018)
  • Checkered Flag Challenge was an eight-lane mat slide in which the participants would race each other down the slide to finish in first place, and to achieve the best time. It included a timing system which would announce the winner. (2004-2021)

Awards and accolades

Camelbeach has been awarded by several national publications many times in its short lifespan. Aquatics International magazine awarded the park "Best Commercial Waterpark" for parks gathering 100,000 through 300,000 visitors each year. [4] The International Amusement Parks Convention awarded Camelbeach one of three "Best Waterparks to Visit in 2005" awards. [5] Camelbeach was also showcased in The Travel Channel's Waterparks 2005.

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References

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  2. "Camelbeach Waterpark - Tannersville PA - AAA.com". www.AAA.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
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41°03′09″N75°21′13″W / 41.0526°N 75.3535°W / 41.0526; -75.3535