Perry State Park offers cabin options near Ottawa, Kansas, approximately 30 miles away. The park sits along Perry Lake at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures average 25-40°F, while summer ranges from 65-90°F with high humidity. Cabin campers should know that most facilities reduce services during winter months, especially after the first freeze.
What to do
Hiking trails: Perry State Park features multiple trails for different skill levels. "We stayed for 2 nights. Easy breezin," notes one visitor who enjoyed the park's accessibility. Some trails connect directly to cabin areas, providing convenient morning walks.
Fishing opportunities: Clinton State Park has excellent fishing spots near its cabins. "Lots of wildlife, hiking, and beautiful lake," mentions Dan M., who stayed at the park. Bass and bluegill are common catches in the lake.
Wildlife viewing: The natural settings around cabin areas provide ample wildlife spotting chances. "Saw eagles, turkey vultures, and possible osprey," reports a Clinton State Park visitor. Morning and evening hours offer the best viewing opportunities.
Winter activities: During colder months, many cabins remain open when tent camping becomes impractical. Trails are less crowded, and wildlife viewing improves as animals become more active during daylight hours.
What campers like
Peaceful settings: Campers appreciate the quiet environment at Pomona State Park cabins. "Beautiful area to camp, and cheap. Our camp was in burning heart, it was very quiet and very clean. Even being full, it felt secluded," shares Jeremy S.
Lake access: Many cabins provide easy lake access, a feature frequently mentioned in reviews. "After everyone left I moved to a few non shore power site down by the water. Beautiful view, with a quiet serene feel," notes Tanner P. about his Pomona State Park experience.
Clean facilities: Cabin users consistently mention cleanliness. "Fall camping at a nice state park... Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn't solve," reports Dan & Penny F. about their Pomona experience, highlighting the well-maintained facilities.
Tree coverage: Shade trees near cabins create comfortable environments during summer. "The campground here is covered in trees, Awesome. We're in a Montana high country 384br, 41' fifth wheel. Its a beautiful park, right on Pomona lake," explains a visitor to Pomona State Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Cabins require advance booking, especially during summer. At Eisenhower State Park, a visitor noted, "Spent the weekend here and glad we had reservations prior as it was full even though it was the end of October and the weather wasn't the best."
Noise considerations: Some cabin locations experience noise from nearby roads or facilities. "Close to Melvern and the railroad tracks so if the sound of trains all night isn't your thing, then pick somewhere else," mentions a reviewer about Eisenhower State Park.
Seasonal variations: Cabin availability and amenities change seasonally. Winter offers more solitude while summer provides full services. "Excellent clean restrooms and showers. Great views of the lake from many spots. Also good cell service," notes Michelle H. about off-season cabin camping.
Supply needs: Most cabins require guests bring specific items. Typical requirements include bedding, cooking supplies, and personal items. Some locations have limited on-site stores with restricted hours.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Lawrence KOA provides family-friendly amenities near their cabins. "This is a terrific place to stop because there are lots of things to keep kids busy like a playground and pool," reports Dyle K.
Activity options: Family-suitable activities vary between cabin locations. "The bathrooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. If you are traveling with kids this is a terrific place to stop because there are lots of things to keep kids busy," adds another Lawrence KOA visitor.
Bathroom facilities: For families with small children, cabin proximity to restrooms matters. "The individual toilet/showers were spacious and very clean. There was shade at some of the campsites, and there were open fields for kids to play in," notes Myron C. about Clinton State Park.
Safety considerations: Most cabin areas include lighting along paths to restrooms and common areas. Many parks implement quiet hours beginning around 10:00 PM to ensure families can rest.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Linn County Park offers options for RVers who prefer cabins for some members of their group. "We stayed on site 112 in View Point Loop next to some permanent residents. There's no stay limit here so some sites are very messy. Paved roads with gravel sites having W/E, mostly 30A but a few 50A like ours," explains Bran P.
Winter camping: During colder months, cabins provide better insulation than RVs. "Staying 2 weeks and couldn't have been more pleased! Website is little to no help unless visiting in peak season, but the camp hosts and park rangers are the tops," notes Charles F. about Clinton State Park's year-round facilities.
Utility access: When splitting groups between RVs and cabins, check utility availability. "Nice dump station located in the back of the park along with a few rustic cabins. We enjoyed a waterfront site but there were many 30A sites available in a more wooded setting in several different loops," reports a Linn County Park visitor.
Parking considerations: Most cabin locations provide one dedicated parking spot, with additional vehicles requiring overflow parking. Some sites restrict vehicle types or numbers during peak season.
