Cabins near New Windsor, Maryland provide access to the surrounding Catoctin Mountain region with elevations ranging from 300 to 1,900 feet. Most cabin locations experience mild spring and fall temperatures with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s. Winter cabin rentals remain available at several year-round campgrounds including Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine, where winter monthly rates apply during the off-season.
What to do
Fishing access points: Codorus State Park Campground offers a 43-acre lake with multiple fishing spots. "We stayed in the primitive tent loop which is right on the lake. You can bring your own boat (gas allowed) or rent one from their marina," notes a camper at Codorus State Park.
Historic battlefield tours: Gettysburg Campground provides a strategic location for exploring Civil War history. "Great location and friendly staff... My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The national park is mostly dog friendly," explains a visitor at Artillery Ridge Campground.
Hiking trail networks: Most cabin accommodations connect to trail systems with varying difficulty levels. At Cunningham Falls State Park, a camper reports: "This state park is beautiful and off the grid! We love hiking to the falls, swimming in the lake, visiting Misty Meadow farm and creamery, and relaxing!"
Seasonal activities: Winter cabin stays offer different recreational options. "We belong to just this one because when we need make sure we have electricity for work or just to touch base with humanity private RV parks are great. They are spacious, clean, events and activities," explains a visitor to Gettysburg Battlefield Resorts.
What campers like
Cabin privacy levels: The spacing between cabin accommodations varies significantly by park. At Little Bennett Campground, campers appreciate "Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors" and note the sites are "quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded."
Heating and cooling options: Year-round cabin rentals offer climate control systems. At Ramblin' Pines, guests mention "clean, nice people, and nice sites" in their summer reviews, while winter visitors note the availability of monthly rates during colder months.
Water proximity: Several cabin locations feature water access. At Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park, "The beach area at the lake was fantastic! My kids loved it plenty of areas to grill and dogs are allowed," according to one visitor.
Cabin construction materials: Most rustic cabins feature wooden construction with varying insulation levels. "The cabins had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa," states a camper at a nearby resort, highlighting standard amenities.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Booking windows open months in advance for popular cabin sites. At Gettysburg Battlefield KOA, campers recommend reserving "Reserved 137 days prior to arriving" to secure preferred cabin locations during peak seasons.
Cabin accessibility challenges: Not all cabins offer universal access. "Not a bad campground, probably better for RVs not a tent like us. None of the buildings (including the office and bathhouse) are accessible," reports a visitor to Granite Hill Camping Resort.
Cell service variations: Signal strength varies significantly by location. At Codorus State Park, "AT&T cell reception at our site was hit or miss, but good in the rest of the campground," while Little Bennett reports "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars)."
Parking limitations: Cabin access often requires walking from designated parking areas. "We had a site right next to the trail going to Stangler Farm," notes a camper at Artillery Ridge, highlighting proximity benefits for history exploration.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Select cabin sites near play facilities for convenience. At Granite Hill, a family recommends: "We stayed in the 'C' row site. Great shade and access to the playground. You can let the kids play all day while sitting at your campsite cooking and just hanging. It's only 15 yards for the play set."
Scheduled activities: Many parks offer organized programming for children. At Gettysburg Battlefield KOA, "This was a very clean and wooded campground. They have plenty of activities for the kids from swimming, mini golf, and a scavenger hunt! They also had live music one night!"
Multi-generation accommodations: Cabin options can accommodate extended family groups. "We have been members at the Gettysburg battlefield resort campground for over 10 years. They have tons to do as the family. During the summer may have different themed weekends and fun activities for the whole family," shares a regular visitor.
Educational opportunities: Surrounding historic sites offer learning experiences. "Spent a weekend at Gettysburg. We camped at Artillery Ridge Campground, which served as an artillery storage/staging area for the Union during the battle. Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Cabin and RV pads have varying grades. At Little Bennett, visitors note "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back" and recommend bringing sufficient leveling equipment.
Hook-up extension needs: Electrical connections may require additional cords. "The hookups are oddly spaced and you need to ensure you have extentions handy. My electric hookup didn't work on 30A," reports a camper at Granite Hill Camping Resort.
Seasonal utility considerations: Winter cabin stays may experience service interruptions. "Trees falling on Park power lines caused power outage for hours," mentions a Little Bennett visitor, suggesting backup power options for winter cabin rentals.
Turnaround space limitations: Large vehicle access varies by location. One camper notes being "Instructed by staff via gate phone to proceed to campsite as check-in at camp store is at dead end with insufficient turning space for pickup towing 28ft bumper pull; complete check-in after camper was unhooked at site."
