Best Cabin Camping near Oldtown, MD
Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Oldtown offers cabin accommodations within a wooded setting close to Lake Habeeb. The cabins provide electric hookups and are positioned on loops with accessible bathhouses featuring hot showers and toilets. Each cabin site includes a fire ring with cooking grate, picnic table, and lantern post. Specific cabin units feature queen beds, bunk beds, and porches, though furnishings remain basic. New Germany State Park Campground also provides cabin rentals with electric service and proximity to water sources. "The cabin was cute. It had a queen bed, bunk beds, side table and front porch with a couple windows," noted one visitor about Rocky Gap's cabins.
While some cabins operate year-round, others close during winter months. Rocky Gap's cabins are situated on Dogwood Loop, offering a balance of privacy and accessibility to park amenities. Reservations are essential, particularly for summer weekends when occupancy reaches maximum capacity. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins permitting dogs while others restrict pets. According to a review, "We always stay on Dogwood loop, and the camp hosts are there if you need them, but otherwise leave you be to enjoy your stay." Avalon Resort, a clothing-optional establishment, also offers cabin rentals with full hookups in a more private setting.
Cabin guests should bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Most cabin sites provide fire rings for cooking, though kitchen facilities are minimal. The Rocky Gap camp store sells firewood bundles for $5 and ice for approximately $3, along with basic camping supplies and groceries. Camp Cacapon and Middle Ridge Campground offer cabin rentals with access to firewood sales and drinking water. Bath facilities are typically located within walking distance of cabin sites, with Rocky Gap featuring dish washing stations with hot water outside the bathhouses. The nearest full-service grocery options require driving to nearby towns.
