Camping cabins near Lincoln Park, New Jersey provide access to the Highlands region, characterized by ridges, lakes, and forests at elevations ranging from 500 to 1,800 feet. Summer temperatures typically average 75-85°F during the day, dropping to 55-65°F at night, making cabin camping comfortable during most seasons. Many sites restrict vehicle access to designated parking areas, requiring campers to transport gear short distances to cabin locations.
What to do
Lake activities: swimming, fishing, kayaking: At Swartswood State Park Campground, the lake offers multiple recreational options. One visitor noted, "Great for swimming and fishing. There are several trail hikes that you can do from the campsite. The longest is 3 miles but you can connect between each trail to make a longer hike."
Monument views: panoramic vistas: High Point State Park Campground features a monument at 1,803 feet above sea level. "You can drive to High Point monument that is 1803 feet above sea level and you get a spectacular panorama view. There are hiking trails and fresh water for kayaking," reports one camper.
Wooded hiking: forest trails: Great Divide Campground offers wooded trail systems throughout the property. A visitor shared, "We hiked the golf cart trails which are beautiful and go throughout the woods. Lots of hills so bikes are hard to use."
What campers like
Secluded woodland settings: Stokes State Forest offers camping areas tucked away from main roads. "We stayed at site 11 on Lake Ocquittunk. It was a fair sized site with room for a couple large tents. Site was located on a small hill next to the lake with the road directly in front and water about 50 yards away."
Tent platforms: Several parks provide raised platforms for tent setup. At High Point State Park, some sites include this feature: "Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire ring, and a picnic table. Most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs."
Free boat usage: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center provides complimentary watercraft. According to one camper, "You can also rent canoes and take them out on the lake for an afternoon activity. This campsite is accessible by public transportation."
What you should know
Bear country precautions: Most cabins in the region require proper food storage. A Stokes State Forest visitor warned, "Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes."
Variable bathroom facilities: Restroom access differs significantly between sites. At Swartswood State Park, "Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers," while at High Point, "Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites."
Vehicle restrictions: Some locations limit car access. At Sebago Cabin Camp, "No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items." High Point similarly requires parking in designated areas rather than at cabins.
Tips for camping with families
Child-friendly programs: Some parks organize activities specifically for children. At Panther Lake Camping Resort, "They offer both RV and primitive camping. The lake and pool were a big plus, especially for hot days. The welcome center has a store where you can buy essentials you may have forgotten and then some."
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas. One visitor at Great Divide noted, "The common area, along with the pool, had a small soccer field and volleyball court. They also had scheduled activities for kids."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabins offer chances to spot local wildlife. At Sebago Cabin Camp, campers can disconnect completely: "Absolutely zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING. There's a few very cute small towns nearby with surprisingly modern restaurants and friendly people."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many RV sites require adjustment for level placement. At Stokes State Forest, a visitor warned, "The 'trailer' sites aren't level. Showers are at the day use area, from 10-5:30, no trailer dump, website says laundry, but apparently not."
Water connection lengths: Some hookups require extended hoses. A Mahlon Dickerson Reservation visitor noted, "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection."
Dump station access: Not all parks with RV sites offer on-site dump stations. Great Divide Campground provides these facilities, while others may require leaving the park. As one camper at Panther Lake mentioned, "The grounds were fairly large and each campsite gets their own space with decent privacy."
