Big Pocono Tower is typical of fire tower construction in Pennsylvania between 1914 and 1939. Built in 1921 it is believed to be the oldest tower still in service (there are some older structures standing, but they are inactive). Located in a state park atop Big Pocono Mountain adjacent to Camelback Ski Area, the steel tower with 7’X7’ cab is only 21 ft. tall. An unusual feature at the site is a helicopter fire attack base used during fire season. Owned by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, the tower is also a focus of attention of the Pocono Forestry Association, which may be the oldest private forest protection association in the U.S. (est. 1901).

In 2017, the tower was disassembled as part of Pennsylvania's plan to upgrade its fire tower network. The tower will be replaced with a taller 40-foot tower. A wayside panel with information on the original tower will be installed as part of the upgrade project. The 1921 tower is being relocated to Grey Towers National Historic Site, the home of pioneering forester Gov. Gifford Pinchot, where it will be refurbished and re-erected in 2018.