Cabins near Lyndhurst, New Jersey offer unique camping options in the densely populated northeastern New Jersey region, which sits at approximately 50 feet above sea level. The area experiences humid summers with temperatures frequently reaching the high 80s while spring and fall provide more moderate camping conditions. Many cabin facilities remain open from April through November, with limited winter availability at select locations.
What to do
**Kayaking and boating: Lake-based activities are available at several parks, including Turkey Swamp Park where visitors can rent equipment. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from," notes one Turkey Swamp Park visitor.
**Archery practice: Some woodland cabin areas maintain designated archery ranges. "We go every year. It has everything the outdoorsman could ask for. Bring your bow and shoot at the hay barrels," reports a Turkey Swamp Park camper.
**Urban exploration: For a different type of cabin camping experience close to Lyndhurst, some sites offer unique urban perspectives. A Camp Gateway Staten Island reviewer explains, "This campground is amazing. You have a clear view of the Narrow bridge and at night the city lights light up your surroundings like a night light. There are abandoned buildings here and you can do urban exploring."
What campers like
**Privacy between sites: Cabin areas with good spacing receive high marks from visitors. "Sites are in the woods and widely spaced apart to give you privacy and the feeling of being out in the Forrest," notes one Turkey Swamp Park visitor.
**Cost-effective NYC access: Several cabin facilities provide affordable bases for city exploration. A Camp Gateway visitor reported, "This place is awesome when it comes to finding an affordable place to stay while in NY... when it comes to sleeping near the city on a budget, this place will most likely work."
**Fall camping atmosphere: The region offers strong seasonal appeal for cabin campers. "We came in October to celebrate Halloween in sleepy hollow! This is a great campsite and reasonably priced. Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!" explains a Croton Point Park visitor.
What you should know
**Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Some cabin areas have limited facilities. At Croton Point, one visitor notes: "Clean but a bit dated. No shelves or hooks for toiletries. I was surprised the door was left open all night long."
**Restrictions and rules: Many New York and New Jersey cabin facilities maintain strict regulations. A visitor to Croton Point Park explains, "The park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of."
**Technology limitations: Connectivity varies across cabin locations. A Croton Point camper reports: "Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper. Site does not have Wi-Fi and street address didn't work correctly with multiple GPS apps."
**Insect considerations: Ticks can be prevalent in wooded cabin areas. "By the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper," cautions a Turkey Swamp Park visitor.
Tips for camping with families
**Look for multi-activity sites: Facilities with diverse offerings keep children engaged. A Great Divide Campground visitor shares: "This was our first time camping and it was a success. Sites had room to move and it was quiet and peaceful. Kids had lots of fun on the free kayaks and pool."
**Rent rather than pack: Many cabin areas offer rental equipment that reduces what families need to bring. "On the bright side, there are lots of bunnies!" notes a Croton Point visitor, while another camper adds: "I took my 5 year-old-son and wife, all of us first time campers. this place was great."
**Consider hiking difficulty: Trail systems surrounding cabins vary in challenge level. A Mahlon Dickerson Reservation visitor advises: "Make sure to visit Headley overlook and hike the awesome trials that surround the campsites!"
Tips from RVers
**Water connections can require extra equipment: Many cabin and RV sites have unique hookup configurations. A Mahlon Dickerson visitor notes: "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."
**Consider road conditions: Access to some cabin areas can be challenging. "As soon as you turn off the main road to the park, all roads are dirt, which was a bit surprising. They were well-maintained and in dry weather, not a problem, but probably not if it was rainy," explains a Sebago Cabin Camp visitor.
**Site differences matter: Not all cabin areas maintain the same amenities. "Sebago cabins the way to get away and relax enjoy the lake 🎏 you can go hiking they also have movie nights they do big bon 🔥 on Saturday very kid friendly ranger Joe is 👌 with the kids and they have 🔥 wood for purchase on site most cabins have 2rooms with 4cots but some are larger inside has a full fridge and double hot plate outside a 🔥 pit and grill with table," reports a Sebago visitor.
