Cabin accommodations near Port Norris, New Jersey range from waterfront options to family-oriented units within easy driving distance to beaches and attractions. Port Norris sits at only 10 feet above sea level in Cumberland County, making the area prone to higher humidity levels during summer months when temperatures average 85°F. Winter temperatures typically hover around 30-45°F, with cabins offering varying levels of cold weather suitability.
What to do
**Wildlife viewing opportunities: **Parvin State Park Campground, located about 30 miles from Port Norris, offers multiple hiking trails through wetland habitats. "There's a lake with water sports, hiking trails that are dog friendly, plenty of campsites. If you have kids staying longer for the lake would make sense. bring bug spray!!" notes a visitor.
**Fishing access: **Many cabins provide direct access to fishing spots. At Ocean View Resort Campground, visitors appreciate the water activities: "This campground had it all from a huge pool and unbelievable splash pad to a great swimming pond with a beach!" One visitor highlighted the "decent size lake" with swimming opportunities.
**Beach exploration: **Cabins serve as convenient basecamps for coastal adventures. "The campsite is a mile walk to the beach. It has some of the best water and electric hookups I've seen," explains a visitor to Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, noting that "you can walk into the water for what seems like miles and it only gets up to your shins."
What campers like
**Comfortable cabins: **At Beachcomber Camping Resort, guests appreciate unique accommodation options. "We enjoyed the Deer Crossing Teepee which had far more luxuries than any other glamping I have done," reports one camper. Another notes, "We stayed in a teepee and it is one of the coolest places I have camped."
**Kid-friendly amenities: **Families appreciate the activities available at cabin-equipped campgrounds. "This place had a lot to do with kids! Lake, pool, ice cream, arcade, mini golf, mining station, activities," notes a visitor to Ocean View Resort Campground. Another camper adds, "Ocean View Resort was an excellent resort for our family with two toddlers. Kids loved the Splash Park, Arcade, Tram Car, playgrounds and Lake."
**Natural settings: **Wooded sites provide privacy and shade for cabin stays. "The tent site was big with lots of choice locations for your tent. There is a lot of privacy between the tent sites because of the trees," notes a Cape Henlopen visitor, adding that "the hikes in the campground are beautiful."
What you should know
**Reservation requirements: **Cabin demand is high during peak season. At Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites, visitors advise planning ahead: "It's an ok campground, nothing really special. It does have a nice playground for the little kids." Another notes, "We were put off by the behavior of the seasonal campers."
**Cabin types vary significantly: **Rustic to modern options exist across parks. "The cabins are more rustic than most, which I enjoyed. While there was a stove the heating, which was necessary in November, was accomplished via a stove," notes a Parvin State Park visitor.
**Seasonal considerations: **Many cabins close during winter months. "We visited off season (early April) and absolutely loved it. The location was great and the beaches are quiet. I hear it gets packed and I see that it's hard to book if you don't book early," shares a Cape Henlopen visitor.
**WiFi limitations: **Internet access varies by location. One camper at Spacious Skies Country Oaks noted, "We went for a quiet weekend, so it didn't bother us too much that there was no Wi-Fi and no cable TV. It would've been nice to have cable and/or Wi-Fi since it rained through most of our stay."
Tips for camping with families
**Bike-friendly locations: **Several parks offer cycling opportunities for all ages. "Cape Henlopen is wonderful and really, really large. Bring the bicycles, helmets are required," advises a visitor. The park provides "free bike rentals...some with baby seats and trailers."
**Entertainment options: **Many campgrounds offer structured activities. "It's a nice campground that has been investing in upgrades over the last few years. A few years ago they added a pirate themed splash pad by the pool and last year they unveiled a brand new mini golf course," shares a visitor about Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins.
**Swimming options: **Multiple water features keep kids entertained. "We've been back many times since then. It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!" notes a visitor to Ocean View Resort, adding that "certain areas in the campground are very 'buggy' and it can get a little pricey, but it's the best place we've been to in New Jersey so far."
Tips from RVers
**Site selection matters: **Not all cabin sites are created equal. "We had a large pull through lot with our 36 foot fifth wheel. Friends had a tiny lot with their shorter camper. They had no privacy," notes one visitor to Mays Landing Resort. Another camper adds, "Sites are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled."
**Access considerations: **Some campgrounds have challenging navigation. "The entry gate was tight with no room to park while registering. I ended up down the wrong way on a one-way road because there was no signage," warns a Holly Shores visitor. Another notes, "We made it through the curvy roads to our site, but were disappointed at how tight a fit it would be for our 36' motorhome."
