Best Cabin Camping near New Vernon, NJ

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation provides rustic cabin accommodations nestled within wooded sites about 20 miles northwest of New Vernon. These cabins feature electric hookups and water access, with paved, level sites that accommodate both short-term visitors and extended stays. Some cabins include platforms for additional outdoor space, while others offer more secluded settings deeper in the forest. Basic amenities include picnic tables, access to shower facilities, and nearby bathroom buildings with flush toilets. Panther Lake Camping Resort also offers cabin options with varied electricity and water setups. "The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big," notes one visitor describing their Panther Lake cabin experience.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Several campgrounds including Camp Taylor and Great Divide Campground operate seasonally, typically closing between late October and early April. Reservations are essential during summer months when family cabin rentals fill quickly, especially at waterfront locations like Spruce Run Recreation Area where cabins provide lake access. Most properties allow pets in designated cabin areas, though restrictions may apply. According to one camper at Mahlon Dickerson: "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campground is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level."

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties—some offer only outdoor fire rings with grills for cooking, while others provide more substantial indoor setups. Camp stores at locations like Panther Lake stock firewood, charcoal, and basic food supplies, though selection is limited. Visitors planning extended stays should bring groceries from larger towns before arrival. Several campgrounds have limited or no cell service and unreliable WiFi, particularly at Panther Lake where connectivity is restricted to common areas near the entrance, pool, and lake. Winter cabin rentals may include additional heating options, but availability is restricted to year-round operations like Stokes State Forest.

Best Cabin Sites Near New Vernon, New Jersey (59)

    1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."

    "Fire pit with grill and picnic table."

    2. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "Fire rings and picnic tables provided at each site and cabin. Lots of family activities on the weekend. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub, Hiking trails and paved roads to ride bike."

    "Fun camping place to books groups. Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

    3. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    "Not only is it in a beautiful setting, but the sites have a nice amount of space and everything is so clean. The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate."

    "The campgrounds were very big and spread out and the campsites have their own space so you can enjoy quiet at night. Each site had a water spout and electric plug in."

    4. Spruce Run Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Bethlehem, NJ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 638-8572

    "We stayed in the "Shelter" which was a nice little cabin with a wood stove, table w/benches and two bunkbeds (one of which was nestled behind a partition)."

    "This was our second visit to the sleepy NJ park and campground and our first time renting a shelter along with a campsite to accommodate different levels of camping comfort."

    5. Jenny Jump State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Johnsonburg, NJ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 459-4366

    "The "shelter" is what we would describe as a "cabin"; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch."

    "If you want, they have the option of renting a small cabin/shelter that you can stay in if you are not into tent camping."

    6. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    34 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "No pets or alcohol allowed. The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform."

    7. Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    13 Reviews
    Newton, NJ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-5230

    "We booked a campsite at the far end of the loop by the lake, which looked to be the right spot for some privacy, but a longer walk to the bathroom and water spigot."

    "This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward."

    8. Camp Taylor Campground

    24 Reviews
    Pahaquarry, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 496-4333

    $33 - $42 / night

    "Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.  "

    "Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve."

    9. Mountainview Campground

    16 Reviews
    Bloomsbury, NJ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 996-2953

    "Our site was wooded and secluded with a fire pit and picnic table. Couldn’t see it here other campers from our site (#95). The cleanest port-a-potty and bath house I have ever used!"

    "The property is well kept and campsites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas."

    10. Voorhees State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    High Bridge, NJ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 638-6969

    "We stayed 2 nights in Cabin Z for our anniversary getaway and we loved having the whole place to ourselves."

    "well Maintained hiking trails, camp sites, with play grounds and an observatory."

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Cabin Reviews near New Vernon, NJ

522 Reviews of 59 New Vernon Campgrounds


  • Erik M.
    May. 1, 2020

    Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Close getaway

    I've stayed in the cabins here a couple times. Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone. Cabins are no frills yet very nice no electricity they are equipi with 4 bunks a LG picnic table and a wood stove for heat. Also a nice porch fire ring and a charcoal grill

  • charles C.
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Swamp adventure

    Clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Spacious sites but lacks privacy. All sites have electric and water. Cabin rentals available. Hiking and biking galore. Beautiful lake for canoeing and fishing. Archery range available. Playground for kids.

  • A
    Apr. 22, 2021

    Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    No RV sites a step up from tent camping.

    They have rustic cabins. Theae do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it.

  • W L.
    Jan. 8, 2022

    Stokes State Forest

    Cozy Cabins and Serene Trails

    Rented a cabin in November (#009) and again in December (#008) of 2021. I favored Cabin 8, the kitchen and bathroom were separated from the main room.

    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. THe main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace (some cabins still feature a fireplace only, but these two did not), hot/cold water, electric stove with oven, refrigerator, toilet, bathroom sink, mirror, plenty of hooks to hang jackets and coats, storage cabinets in the kitchen area, overhead lighting, wall outlets, and screened windows.

    The doors feature deadbolt locks - so be sure to always take the key or set the lock to be unlocked all the time.

    The mattresses are vinyl covered, so you can wipe them down with your own sanitizing wipes. There was hand sanitizer in each cabin as well.

    Outside is a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There are hooks near the door to hang a lantern.

    The park office is not nearby, about 2(?) miles away. They sell wood, and there are a few road stands near the campground, but that wood is wet. You'll need to find some birch to get your fire going if, like me, you didn't buy wood on the way (plenty of signs for wood as you approach the park office) and the office was closed upon arrival. I bought wood from a house across the street from the entrance to the cabins and it was damp, but in November, I wasn't complaining, it took awhile but I got a nice blaze going. You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. Turning on the oven is a help, but not a good solution. The wood stove definitely heats the room up nicely. I went through two bundles of wood in one night, and could have used more in the morning. (There's plenty of fallen wood around but it was damp/raining both times I visited). The second time I took six bundles of wood and used them all from Friday to Sunday morning, and 7 would've have been better.

    The trails nearby are varied, read the maps (especially NY NJ Trail Conference Maps) to get an idea of difficulty/elevation. We went in November when there was a light rain that turned into a thunderstorm with hail and sleet! It was certainly an adventure. The area was  incredibly peaceful in December with many cabin reservations abandoned due to rain in the forecast. It did rain, but was still a great trip. The photos of the tent sites were taken in December.

  • Dwight D.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Jenny Jump State Forest

    Cute Comfortable Shelter

    This is the first time we decided to forgo tent camping and reserve a shelter at a state park. We had a much better experience than we were expecting! The "shelter" is what we would describe as a "cabin"; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch. Even compared to our glamping this was luxury!!

    There are eight shelters at Jenny Jump State Park. Shelter 2 is a minute walk from the restroom with sink/shower and water. Shelters 7 & 8 are even closer while 4 & 5 are the furthest, may an extra 5 minutes walk? The dead end means there isn't too much traffic, though the road is right there so you can wave to the other campers heading to the restroom or for hikes. There is a trail head at one of the parking lots. During the day the parking lots filled up and there was some overflow parking for day-hikers across the road. We got to see their dogs, so that was a bonus for us! Otherwise, this shelter is not situated too close to the other shelters and feels very private.

    We brought battery-powered lights since there is no electricity. There were coat hooks and a built-in shelf for our snacks, games, and other supplies. There was a picnic table and benches inside. We brought camping chairs for relaxing on the porch. We spent most of our time on the porch; cooking, chatting, and crafting while enjoying the sunshine and breeze.

    Oh, this shelter is wheelchair accessible. Some of the others are not.

  • Kelly F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA

    It's a KOA

    Its our first stop of many and we wanted to shake out any glitches with our new camper at a public campground. The staff are very helpful and accommodateing. This campground although dated offers all the necessary comforts-Wifi, hot showers, electric etc. Currently, there are various updates occurring: additional sites, new tiny cabins, WIFI and electric are also being modernized. We opted to relocate to a site with less construction occurring and although you can still hear back hoes etc-our view has much improved. We wish there was easier access to bike and hike trails so we didn't have to drive to a location but overall a comfortable and positive experience.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Nicely wooded park with many activity options

    General: Smallish (64-site) county park campground. There are also three cabins. 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. The campground is in five loops with the bathhouse located in the D Loop. 

    Site Quality: Sites in Loops B-E all have pull-thru driveways. Sites are all level, very generous in size, and reasonably spaced apart for privacy. A lantern hook, picnic table, and fire ring complete each site. As mentioned, all roads and camper pads are dirt. There are some ADA sites but the only thing distinguishing them from others is their proximity to the bathroom. 

    Bath/Shower House: Very clean. Soap and paper towels are provided. The only thing missing were hooks or shelves for toiletries but there was a large bench that could be used. Since it is located in the D Loop it would have been helpful to have pathways leading from the other loops. Did not use the shower so cannot comment. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a lake with a boat dock and a small boardwalk. Kayaking/Canoeing, fishing, and swimming. In the summer, canoe, kayak, paddle boats, and row boats are available for rental. Several short (longest one is 2.5 miles) hiking trails that are fairly well-marked but can be a bit confusing at times. Some sections of the trails were muddy due to swamps and bogs but passable. There is also a fitness trail. There is an archery range and a council ring (campfire). There is a dump station and laundry facility with brand-new washers and dryers (however, you need to pay using an app on your phone). The office is open until 9 pm and sells ice, firewood, and bait. There are age-appropriate playgrounds both in the campground and by the office. 

    There are not a lot of camping opportunities in NJ, and this was a nice one. The campground was only about 20% occupied when we were there at the end of April, so our stay was a quiet one.

  • B
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Tohickon Valley County Park

    One stop shop for adventure!

    This place is amazing! everything you could want, from tent and RV camping to cabin rentals. They also have a pool and playground. some of my favorite parts of this park are a good 100’ rack wall perfect for climbing, great fishing, trails for miles that even connects to the AT, and when scheduled they open the dam up stream for som world class whitewater rafting.

    As for some things that aren’t listed. this is no alcohol permitted in the park due to it being a state park, however that all depends on how open you are about it and the Park rangers. Cell phone service is limited last time I was up there in 2012 only people with Verizon Wireless had any reception. Also there is no WiFi. No hookups or camp store.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.


Guide to New Vernon

Cabin camping near New Vernon, New Jersey offers outdoor experiences in the northwestern uplands of Morris County, where elevations range from 450 to 1,000 feet. Winter cabin rentals typically require early booking, especially at year-round facilities like Stokes State Forest where temperatures can drop below 20°F between December and February. Most New Vernon area campgrounds remain closed from late fall through early spring.

What to do

Kayaking at Spruce Run: Paddle on the 1,290-acre reservoir where boat and kayak rentals are available during summer months. "The drive up to this place was literally jaw-dropping the whole way up into the mountains. You pass through beautiful, quaint little towns and go over aged bridges, along mountain streams and though open valleys," notes a visitor at Mountainview Campground.

Wolf preserve tours: Schedule a guided visit at the Lakota Wolf Preserve adjacent to Camp Taylor Campground. "The wolf preserve at the same location was just amazing - we learned so much and could hear the wolves howl from the campsite," shares a camper at Camp Taylor Campground.

Stargazing: Take advantage of darker skies in rural Morris County locations. "Great spot for stargazing. Owners are very nice," mentions a visitor at Mountainview Campground, where light pollution is minimal compared to more developed areas.

Hiking trails: Access over 63 miles of marked trails at Stokes State Forest, including 12 miles of the Appalachian Trail. A camper notes, "We hiked to Mt. Tammany from the campsite for the best view in NJ (9 miles round trip)."

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots surrounded by trees. At Jenny Jump State Forest, "The space was reasonably priced, but we did have to pay an extra $5/day for our dog. However, we didn't mind as it was so private we felt like we had the entire Park to ourselves."

Lake access: Waterfront locations provide swimming, fishing and relaxation opportunities. "Many sites have a lovely water view of the reservoir. Several playgrounds, boat launches, and life guarded swimming area," explains a visitor to Spruce Run Recreation Area.

Wildlife encounters: The region supports diverse animal populations. "We had our first bear encounter which was exciting. Three black bears strolled by the campsite next to ours in the early morning—gave us more of an energy boost after a sleepless night than our coffee!" reports a camper at Swartswood State Park.

Clean facilities: Many parks maintain well-kept bathroom buildings. "The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting" contrasts with others who noted "The bathrooms/showers are clean and well maintained" at Camp Taylor Campground, highlighting the importance of checking recent reviews.

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close during winter months. "Great Divide Campground operates seasonally from May 1 to October 14," while Spruce Run Recreation Area runs "April 1 to October 31." Stokes State Forest cabins remain available year-round.

Variable cell service: Reception can be unreliable throughout the region. At Great Divide Campground, "Like many of the sites in this area, Great Divide had a large pool which was used by many of the campers."

Wildlife precautions: This is active bear country requiring proper food storage. "Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes," notes a visitor to Stokes State Forest.

Reservation requirements: Booking ahead is essential, especially for cabins and summer weekends. "Our spot was #27 and pretty spacious. The showers were free and clean with hot water and decent pressure," reports a Mountainview Campground visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. At Swartswood State Park, "There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that."

Swimming options: Lakes and pools provide cooling recreation during summer months. "Nice small lake with boats to use. Nice small beach. Lots of weekend activities," notes a visitor about Great Divide Campground.

Activity planning: Many locations offer organized weekend programs. "This is a beautiful campground with much to do around the grounds themselves. They had live music which was actually really good!!! A reggae band," mentions someone who stayed at Great Divide Campground.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours more strictly than others. "Unlike many other campgrounds we've been to, they are very good about actually enforcing the quiet hours at night, so you can have an actual peaceful and quiet night around the campfire."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Choose level locations with appropriate hookups. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, "Very clean and quiet. 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."

Utility management: Water and electric availability varies by campground. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N.Y. City," shares an RVer at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.

Access limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions on RV size. "If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs," advises a Spruce Run Recreation Area visitor.

Seasonal considerations: RV sites with full hookups are limited during winter months. "There are some RV sites with water & electric which are not on the water, but in the parking lot. I would consider getting one on the water to enjoy the water and one in the parking lot to hook up the RV. It's kind of worth it."

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