Cabin accommodations near Cape May Point offer easy access to South Jersey shorelines while providing protected shelter from coastal weather elements. Most rental cabins in the area are situated within established campgrounds, typically within a 5-15 minute drive of Cape May beaches. Rentals generally require 2-night minimum stays during peak season months.
What to do
Water activities in salt marshes: At Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy access to both bay and ocean environments. One camper noted "There is bay access for kayaking and fishing. A really great camp and hiking spot." The campground offers excellent water activities across its 20+ miles of trails.
Explore historic military sites: Cape Henlopen preserves significant WWII history with unique coastal fortifications. "As a former military installation, there are lots of military historical items and sites. Underground bunkers and batteries and such. There's a wonderful observation tower built on top of one of these that affords beautiful 360 degree views," explains a visitor.
Biking on rail trails: Multiple campgrounds connect to dedicated biking infrastructure. At Ocean View Resort Campground, families appreciate the extensive recreation options. A guest shared, "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well," making it convenient to explore the area on two wheels without navigating busy roads.
What campers like
Heated pool amenities: Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay gets high marks for its water features. A reviewer mentioned, "The kids love the night swimming while adults can sit at the swim up bar." These extended pool hours allow for comfortable evening swimming even when temperatures drop.
Lake swimming options: Many campers prefer freshwater swimming alternatives to the ocean. According to one visitor at Beachcomber Camping Resort, "They have an arcade, laundromat, lakes with beach space, pools, a tugboat, golf carts, hay rides, bonfires, a playground, activities, etc." The combination of lake and pool options gives swimmers choices based on preference.
Clean bathroom facilities: Despite high usage, many campgrounds maintain clean restrooms. A camper at Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites noted, "Cleanest bathrooms," while others mentioned regularly cleaned facilities even during peak season occupancy.
What you should know
Seasonal variations in crowds: Most Cape May area cabins operate from April through October with dramatically different experiences depending on timing. One visitor to Delaware Seashore State Park Campground advised, "We stayed on a Monday the week after Memorial Day and while the sites with the hookups were completely full, there were plenty of empty non-hookup sites."
Bring quarters for showers: Several campgrounds require quarters for hot showers. A guest mentioned, "quarters for a shower" as something to prepare for at certain facilities.
Site spacing considerations: Cabin sites vary significantly in privacy levels. One camper noted, "Sites were a little too close to each other. I'd recommend renting 2 sites if there are more then 2 in your party" at a nearby campground.
Weather preparation: Coastal winds can impact camping comfort. A camper remarked, "The winds were nuts and over 50mph. We switched sites to spare our slide side, so caution to look at windy before going."
Tips for camping with families
Water play options: Facilities at Sun Outdoors Cape May include multiple water recreation choices. As one visitor described, "A nice lake with a giant inflatable slide, floating trampoline, kayak and paddle board rentals. A decent pool that tends to get a bit crowded, but does the trick."
Bring bikes: Multiple campgrounds feature paved paths suitable for children's bikes. "We had a blast with a golf cart rental. The campground is rather large, so it felt like a necessity to having a secondary way of getting around easily as a family."
Quiet section selection: For families needing earlier bedtimes, location within the campground matters. A camper advised, "If you want quiet stay to the ends of the rows. E and F are quieter too."
Free bike rentals: Some campgrounds provide complimentary equipment. "Free bike rentals are available, some with baby seats and trailers" at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site dimension accuracy: When booking cabin or RV sites, verify measurements carefully. A camper at King Nummy Trail Campground mentioned, "If you have a trailer, make sure that you input your trailer length to find a site that fits as they vary." The stated dimensions are strictly enforced at most locations.
Level site availability: Most cabin sites include level pads, but RV sites vary. "Sites were level and paved along with some sand and grass" noted one visitor, while another stated "None of the sites are level" at a different property.
Late arrival coordination: Many campgrounds accommodate after-hours check-ins. "We booked and arrived after hours, which wasn't an issue as they were like 3% occupied," shared a camper, though this typically requires advance arrangement.
Advance reservations required: During peak season (June-August), cabin reservations should be made 3-6 months ahead. "We were very pleased with the size of our site" mentioned a guest who secured their preferred accommodation by planning ahead.
