Best Cabin Camping near Upper Montclair, NJ
Several state parks and private campgrounds within an hour of Upper Montclair, New Jersey provide rustic cabin rentals with varying amenities. Stokes State Forest offers well-appointed cabins with bunk beds, twin beds, tables with benches, Adirondack chairs, and wood stoves for heat. These cabins include hot/cold water, electric stoves with ovens, refrigerators, toilets, bathroom sinks, and screened windows. Turkey Swamp Park features three forest-view cabins with clean facilities and access to a 17-acre lake. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation provides cabin accommodations with electric hookups and water in warmer months. According to one visitor at Stokes State Forest, "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend."
Cabin types range from basic shelters to fully furnished units with kitchens and bathrooms. Jenny Jump State Forest maintains eight shelter cabins with four walls, locking doors and windows, bunk beds, wood burning stoves, and porches. Some cabins are wheelchair accessible. Sebago Cabin Camp in Harriman State Park offers rustic cabins without plumbing or heat, described by one camper as "a step up from cabin camping." Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA has recently added tiny cabins with modernized WiFi and electric. Pet policies vary by location, with Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Panther Lake Camping Resort allowing pets at cabin sites, while Camp Glen Gray prohibits them. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited.
Most cabin rentals provide basic furniture but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Wood stoves are common heating sources in forest cabins, so visitors should plan to purchase firewood from park offices or local vendors. One Stokes Forest visitor noted, "You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. I went through two bundles of wood in one night, and could have used more in the morning." Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from basic fire rings with grills to cabins with full electric stoves and refrigerators. Camp stores at larger facilities sell ice, firewood, and limited groceries, though most visitors bring food and cooking supplies from home. Flashlights or battery-powered lights are essential for cabins without electricity.
