4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Elk Neck State Park Campground offers cabin accommodations within its extensive Maryland park setting, approximately 22 miles from Kirkwood. The cabins include electricity, heating systems for cooler months, and basic furnishings with beds and seating areas. Nearby, Woodlands Camping Resort in Elkton provides rustic cabin rentals with more limited amenities but convenient access to their swimming pool and fishing pond. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA maintains furnished cabin units with varying levels of comfort from basic to deluxe. "Bathrooms were clean with showers and wash stations. Great views of the bay and beaches. Very well stocked camp store."
Rustic cabin camping near Kirkwood spans a wide range of options within a 30-minute drive, with several properties offering pet-friendly accommodations for an additional fee. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park campgrounds in both Elmer, NJ and Quarryville, PA provide family-oriented cabin rentals with more amenities than typical state park units. Four Seasons Family Campground maintains year-round cabin availability when many other properties close for winter. Seasonal considerations affect pricing and availability, with peak summer months requiring reservations weeks in advance at popular locations like Elk Neck and French Creek State Park Campground.
Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - KOA cabins typically include small refrigerators and microwaves, while state park cabins may only offer outdoor cooking options at fire rings or grills. Campground stores at larger facilities stock essential provisions, firewood, and forgotten items, though selection and pricing vary widely. While Old Cedar Campground provides cabin accommodations with modest kitchen facilities, guests should arrive prepared with supplies from larger towns in the region. "The camp store had a decent selection of staples, as well as some bird watching books. Overall good experience."
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
"It’s a clean, well kept space, completely surrounded by state forest, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay, hiking/biking trails right out of the campground."
"This is a great campground in Susquehanna State Park. The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / night
"This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc."
"I did have major trouble backing in because the road is too narrow for a 45’ motorhome to back in on a nearly 90-degree angle."
from $59 - $86 / night
"We stay in the rental campers. They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean."
"The pool and splash park were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house. The people there were friendly."
"Two of the loops allow pets (A, C) and two do not. Loop D offers no hookups while Loops A-C offer a mix of no hookups, water/Electric, and full hookups."
"We stayed in loop C that allows pets. Very spacious sites. The paved parking spot was tight but a short walk down to the spacious fire pit picnic table area."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $75 / night
"The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer."
"This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day."
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"Very family friendly park. Cabins, RV, Tent - full amenities. Lots of things to do. A little pricy, but worth it especially with kids."
"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
"Beautiful pool, very nice playground and arcade. The fishing was good everytime we’ve went. They allow golfcarts which is a must for me."
from $50 - $150 / night
"The cabin featured a separate kitchenette area with regular size fridge, sink, electric stove with oven and some counter space/cupboard and rack for a hand towel."
"The cabins are more rustic than most, which I enjoyed. While there was a stove the heating, which was necessary in November, was accomplished via a stove."
from $20 - $65 / night
TravelerCountry Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
ScoutThe campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
GuideMary & her crew run a great campground. Full hookup. Slow schedule during the week-camp store & pool mainly. Saturdays always have activities planned from bingo to quarter auctions, picnics & music. Each Saturday is different. Clean grounds. Nice playgrounds. Kiddie pool & nice size pool from 3-5’ deep. 2 cabins also available.
TravelerThey have a meadery and fishing pond and everything my kids love. Been here several times great place for kids and everyone else
GuideA beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
ScoutThis campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
GuideBASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
Cabin rentals near Kirkwood, Delaware offer a mix of private and public options within 30 miles. The region sits within the Delaware Valley with elevations below 500 feet, creating a humid subtropical climate. Summers typically have high humidity with temperatures regularly reaching 80-90°F while spring and fall provide milder camping conditions.
Hiking trails: At Susquehanna State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "We hiked back to the campground from here, which was a nice easy-to-moderate trail. The beginning was pretty rough for me, since I was wearing my infant son while navigating an uphill trail, but it quickly evened out," notes one camper.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple water bodies provide fishing options near cabin accommodations. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," reports a visitor to French Creek State Park Campground, which maintains year-round access to its lakes.
Historic exploration: The region contains several historical sites near cabin rentals. "In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops," notes a visitor to Elk Neck State Park Campground.
Lake activities: Water features remain popular at many cabin rental locations. "There are two lakes in French Creek, Hopewell and Scott's Run and each contain many species of fish. We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site," shares a camper at French Creek State Park Campground.
Pool facilities: Several private campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural water bodies. "The water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area," reports a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville, which maintains cabin rentals popular with families.
Wildlife viewing: Natural settings around cabins provide wildlife observation opportunities. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," notes one camper about their experience at Elk Neck State Park, while Susquehanna State Park visitors frequently mention deer sightings along trails near their accommodations.
Tent pads and site conditions: Site quality varies significantly between locations offering cabins. "It was a little on the hard side finding a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!" reports a camper at French Creek State Park Campground about the primitive sites near their cabin areas.
Bathhouse facilities: Bathroom conditions receive mixed reviews at many locations. "The bathrooms were immaculate; by far the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground. Must have been recently renovated," notes one visitor to Susquehanna State Park Campground.
Seasonal operation: Operating schedules vary widely among cabin rental locations. "We got there, the host wasn't very friendly. We had to pay $50 per night for a tent site that was sandy mud," reports a summer visitor to Old Cedar Campground, highlighting the importance of checking current rates and conditions.
Playground proximity: When booking cabins with children, consider proximity to play areas. "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line. All kids and adults agreed it was the most fun!" shares a visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Kid-friendly activities: Organized events enhance cabin stays for families. "Been here 2 years in a row, going again this June (2022). We stay in the rental campers. They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean," reports a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer.
Noise levels: Sound travels between cabin and tent areas at many locations. "This campground is very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time! They have fairly many camp sites with an amazing view," notes a Susquehanna State Park visitor about the activity level during peak season.
Site length verification: RVers should confirm their cabin or site dimensions before booking. "Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites," warns a visitor to Elk Neck State Park Campground about the full hookup loop near cabin areas.
Hook-up locations: Utility placement varies between sites at many campgrounds with cabin rentals. "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses," advises a camper at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, which maintains both cabin rentals and RV sites.
Reservation timing: Advanced planning becomes crucial during peak periods. "Very friendly staff. Facilities are clean. Very quiet and peaceful at night with lots of activities for the kids during the day," reports a visitor to Four Seasons Family Campground about their summer experience.
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