Jurisdiction and research scope
Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania: Chapter 173 overnight RV camping on public rights-of-way, borough parks/facilities and publicly owned parking lots. This is not ordinary vehicle storage, private-yard legality or an enforcement prediction.
Administrative screening of the cited provisions only. This is not a permit, legal opinion, occupancy approval or complete zoning determination. Confirm the proposal with the municipality; other applicable laws, posted restrictions and private covenants remain separate.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Lehighton RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Overnight RV camping in a street or alley | Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania: Chapter 173 overnight RV camping on public rights-of-way, borough parks/facilities and publicly owned parking lots. This is not ordinary vehicle storage, private-yard legality or an enforcement prediction. |
| Overnight RV camping in a borough park/facility | Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania: Chapter 173 overnight RV camping on public rights-of-way, borough parks/facilities and publicly owned parking lots. This is not ordinary vehicle storage, private-yard legality or an enforcement prediction. |
| Overnight RV camping in a publicly owned parking lot | Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania: Chapter 173 overnight RV camping on public rights-of-way, borough parks/facilities and publicly owned parking lots. This is not ordinary vehicle storage, private-yard legality or an enforcement prediction. |
The chapter expressly includes overnight RV parking
Section 173-2 defines camping to include parking a camper, RV, trailer or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight. Section 173-3 prohibits camping in rights-of-way; trails, parks and park facilities; publicly owned parking lots/areas; and public areas where stored property interferes with intended public use. The chapter preserves other-code exceptions and locations specifically designated by the property owner. This guide only screens the three named public-location scenarios.
Encampment removal does not create a camping allowance
An unauthorized encampment requires two or more camp facilities appearing to be used for unlawful camping in an identifiable area, including sight of each other or within 300 feet of another structure. Section 173-4 generally calls for at least 48 hours of posted notice before removing encampment property, with immediate removal where significant harm risk exists. Removed personal property is stored for at least 30 days, with claim notices and an opportunity to meet the Borough Manager/designee and obtain a written decision. These procedures do not authorize an initial camping stay.
Enforcement limits and individual review
Section 173-6 suspends enforcement against indigent homeless persons when no reasonably accessible shelter space is available, to the extent required by law. This guide does not determine who qualifies, ask for sensitive eligibility details or predict enforcement. A claimed suspension, specific owner designation, other-code exception or other legal protection produces an unknown result and requires individualized review. Ordinary private-lot parking and storage are not covered.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Lehighton staff to confirm the municipal boundary, vehicle classification, parcel conditions and any later ordinance or individual approval before relying on this screen.
Use the Lehighton parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 7, 2026
- Lehighton Chapter 173 Article I
Complete unlawful-camping provisions, adopted June 6, 2024 by Ordinance 2024-673, including §173-6.
- Lehighton disposition of legislation
Current publication lists through Ordinance 2025-681 of September 8, 2025; no pending new-law entry in retrieved code.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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