Best Cabin Camping near Alfred, NY

Several cabin options near Alfred, New York provide basic to full amenities depending on the specific location. Sugar Creek Glen Campground offers cabin rentals with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. Stony Brook State Park Campground provides cabins with electric hookups and proximity to scenic waterfall trails. "Cabins are amazing. Owners are super nice. Everything is extremely clean," noted one visitor about Evergreen Trails Campground. Retreat at Fern Hill features a private cabin with more extensive amenities including a "clean, large firepit, huge patio, great swimming pond with a slide" and "many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Trout Run Camp Resort maintains cabins with electricity, running water, and access to a saltwater pool. Letchworth State Park Campground offers cabin rentals from May through mid-October alongside its camping options. Most cabins allow pets, though specific policies vary by location. One camper shared their experience at a rental: "The cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio. Pet Friendly but no fenced area." KOA cabins near Houghton provide a standardized option with reliable amenities and advance reservation requirements.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties—some offer full refrigerators and cooking equipment while others provide only basic amenities. On-site camp stores at Sugar Creek Glen, Trout Run Camp Resort, and Letchworth State Park stock essential supplies and firewood. Seasonal availability affects cabin rentals throughout the region, with most campgrounds operating from May through October. Winter cabin options are limited, making advance reservations essential during peak summer months when waterfall access and swimming opportunities attract the most visitors.

Best Cabin Sites Near Alfred, New York (62)

    1. Sugar Creek Glen Campground

    7 Reviews
    Almond, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 335-6294

    "There was outer edges of a tropical storm when we went so lots of rain! The bathrooms are clean - quarter showers were nice and hot!"

    "Showers were great and with consistent hot water, but it’s only one temp, no adjustment. The bathrooms are clean and they provide poop bags for your pups."

    2. Stony Brook State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Dansville, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 335-5530

    $17 - $90 / night

    "Walking trails can be a bit tough, west rim especially, but the gorge trail is tolerable for most with multiple waterfalls you can enter into a swim area(no lifegaurds)."

    "Bathrooms are centrally located in each loop, nice playground for kids. Dog friendly too. only downfall, no one took the State bid to open the camp store so you need to leave the park for wood/ice."

    3. Letchworth State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Perry, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 493-3600

    $300 / night

    "Cabin campers here at letchworth for the past two years."

    "The views are beautiful, however the scenic areas are at least a 10 minute drive from the campground. The park is massive. There is a huge variation in site sizes."

    4. Kanakadea Park - Almond Lake

    2 Reviews
    Almond, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 664-2460

    "Electric only, so be prepared to transport water from available spigots. Lots of things to do from paddling and fishing to hiking trails or learning about the dam."

    "This is a park with a lake. In the green rolling hills of the Finger Lakes. Grassy open fields are nice but not private. Used the basic tent setup. Clean, grounds kept up nice, simple, no water."

    5. Evergreen Trails Campground

    4 Reviews
    Belfast, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 466-7993

    "The scenery was absolute beautiful but we were given the last open tent spot available. Because of this, we were not as prepared as we would have liked."

    "Cabins are amazing."

    6. Trout Run Camp Resort

    3 Reviews
    Wellsville, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 596-0500

    "We stayed in the zinger rental and it wasn't really cleaned after the previous people who stayed there. When I let the office know they did give me stuff so I could clean."

    "Initially we booked site 97. Upon arrival we found out that 97 is no longer a camp site. We were moved to site 14 thankfully they had one spot available for a fully booked weekend."

    7. Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    90 Reviews
    Watkins Glen, NY
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 535-4511

    $20 - $58 / night

    "Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, making it easy to prepare meals after a day spent exploring the park’s famous Gorge Trail."

    "We (family of 5) stayed at Watkins Glen State Park 8/12/20 to 8/16/20. We were tent camping in Seneca Village and had an absolutely BEAUTIFUL site. There was a good mix of tent and RV campers."

    8. Retreat at Fern Hill

    1 Review
    Wellsville, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 385-0549

    $165 / night

    "Cabin is clean, large firepit, huge patio, great swimming pond with a slide. Cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio."

    9. Lyman Run State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Galeton, PA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-5010

    $20 - $29 / night

    "Clean bathrooms with toilets, sinks and shower.
    We camped at site #26. Maybe had to walk in about 50ft. to campsite. Has fire rings and picnic table."

    "The location of the park is near Cherry Springs SP, which gets all the attention for the night sky viewing."

    10. Houghton / Letchworth KOA

    3 Reviews
    Fillmore, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 567-4211

    "The site next to us was built up so that there was a slight hill that contained their sewer pipe.  Had they had sewer issues, I'm sure their waste would have run directly into our site. "

    "Beautiful grounds and property, clean, new decks and fire pits. View over the pond is a beautiful view for your first cup of coffee in the morning !!"

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Cabin Reviews near Alfred, NY

421 Reviews of 62 Alfred Campgrounds


  • Susan L.
    Jun. 9, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    A little gem with a lot to do

    Cabin campers here at letchworth for the past two years. We stumbled on cabin camping at letchworth due to weekends being booked for almost the entire summer for tent spots. the cabins are spacious, with bunk beds, a stove, fridge, and a fire place. i thought they might be close together, yet they were all pretty private, with a fire ring and picnic table. There was a beautiful updated playground, and clean bathrooms. Last summer they had just opened the new nature center with guided hikes, and activities all summer long.

    Great for the falls, swimming, hiking, white water rafting, kayaking and so much more!

  • A
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Retreat at Fern Hill

    Clean, private, swimming!

    Stayed here multiple times. Cabin is clean, large firepit, huge patio, great swimming pond with a slide. Cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio. Pet Friendly but no fenced area.

  • Jama A.
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Watkins Glen State Park, New York

    Campers arriving at Watkins Glen State Park are immediately captivated by its dramatic gorge scenery, where 19 waterfalls cascade through narrow stone walls. Their campsites are nestled among hardwood forests, offering a perfect balance of sunlit clearings and shady retreats. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, making it easy to prepare meals after a day spent exploring the park’s famous Gorge Trail. The park’s facilities blend rustic charm with modern comforts: clean flush toilets, hot-water showers, and convenient potable water stations. Hiking enthusiasts appreciate the interconnected trail system, which includes the popular Rim Trail for elevated views of the gorge, as well as more secluded footpaths through hemlock groves. Families particularly enjoy the nearby swimming pool and easy-access picnic areas overlooking Seneca Lake. To simplify travel logistics for out-of-state visitors, many campers opt to pre-book an airport transfer so they can arrive at Ithaca or Elmira–Corning Regional Airport and head straight to the park without the hassle of car rentals. Those planning to explore multiple stops along the Finger Lakes often choose the provider’s reliable city-to-city rides for comfortable, door-to-door transportation between destinations. All in all, Watkins Glen State Park delivers an unforgettable combination of awe-inspiring gorge hikes, well-appointed campsites, and family-friendly amenities. Campers seeking both adventure and relaxation will find this New York treasure hard to surpass.

  • Joshua L.
    Jun. 29, 2017

    Hills Creek State Park Campground

    Well established and popular- perfect for groups

    This is one of the main attractions for the area. Locals come here when the weather is nice.

    We stayed in yurts, which are round tents ($38 per night). We had a cozy wooden deck and slept four people in two bunk beds. We also had a cooking stove, refrigerator, heat and electricity.

    There is plenty of fishing and hiking to go around.

    Really recommend this campsite if you have a little extra money to spend and are looking for a light getaway with friends.

    If you're looking for a secluded place for yourself or with a loved one, I would look around the area for a less-popular campsite.

  • S
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Flint Creek Campgrounds

    Great activities, friendly hosts, full hook ups!

    Close to wine country you will find this gem of a family campground. Dog and kid friendly with activities such as wagon rides, arts and crafts, movie night and various themed weekend events. The hosts were super friendly and welcoming during our entire stay. An easy back in site with full hookups (B10) backed against a row of trees and a field that provided much entertainment of squirrels and birds. There is a camp store with very reasonable prices and accepts credit cards. Wood ($4) and ice ($2) are also for sale. There are two small cabins to rent along with a couple of family tent sites. The bathrooms/showers were clean near the camp store. Amenities include a pool, mini golf ($1/person), two playgrounds, horseshoes, a recreation center with games and movies, basketball and shuffle board. There are many seasonal campers at this campground, but all seemed friendly and welcoming as well. It truly seemed like one big happy family there.

  • D
    Aug. 25, 2021

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful place

    Letchworth is absolutely stunning. The views are beautiful, however the scenic areas are at least a 10 minute drive from the campground. The park is massive.

    There is a huge variation in site sizes. We lucked out and got a large site with privacy and an area for the kids to run around, however the site directly across from us was little more than the gravel pad and fire pit. Some of the sites are right on top of each other. Great for group camping, not so much if you want any privacy.

    Only two out of the 8 loops (200 and 700 loops) have updated bathrooms (single toilet with handheld showers in half of the bathrooms). The others loops have older facilities with three traditional toilet stalls and two showers.

    We loved our site but would’ve preferred to stay in a loop with the updated bath houses as we have younger children and a tent trailer.

    All sites have electricity. Some loops are pet friendly, some are pet free. The camp store has a good selection of necessities, albeit expensive for discount brands. The pool is 4-5 miles down the road from the camping area.

    Would absolutely camp here again.

  • Katie H.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Cute cabins and amazing views

    We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views. Highly recommend!

  • Sarah C.
    Sep. 28, 2018

    Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill

    Wonderful!

    Great secluded tent camping (recomend numbers 7 and 8), cabins are new and ample beds and space. Camper camping is close to everything, but less privacy. Numerous pavilions that are wonderful for parties or weddings. Stunning overlook that is breathtaking (also great for weddings). Hiking, bike trails, fishing pond, playground, open fields for sports, much more!!! Great for photo shoots, weekend stress getaways etc. I live close by and visit a few times a month.

  • S
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Conesus Lake Campground

    Camping with amenities, close to fun

    This is your typical Mom and Pop family campground, there are rules to follow but they do not hinder on your experience. They have a well stocked camp store, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, an indoor heated pool, jump pad, playgrounds, a hiking trail and frisbee golf. The bottom portion of the campground has mostly seasonal campers and cabins. You do have to go up a pretty steep hill to get to the 'transient' camping section, but there are many pull through, level, full hook up sites to choose from. ( We had site 250 and really liked it) The bathrooms were toilet/shower combos and were very clean. Attractions close by is a drive-in with 4 different screens, many places to eat, parks ( Vitale Park was really nice), a fun center with mini golf, go carts, batting cages, laser tag and arcade. We also experienced the local flea market in Avon, NY. It's HUGE!


Guide to Alfred

Cabins near Alfred, New York provide rustic shelter in the western Allegheny foothills, where elevations range from 1,400-2,100 feet above sea level. The region experiences all four seasons distinctly, with heavy lake effect snow in winter often exceeding 100 inches annually. Most cabins in this area maintain limited accessibility from November through March due to snow conditions.

What to do

Waterfall exploration: At Sugar Creek Glen Campground, visitors can access multiple cascades within walking distance. "We were able to hike and climb up to more falls and swimming holes when the creek level came down one day," notes a camper. The adjacent creek provides natural swimming areas during summer months when water levels permit.

Gorge hiking: Approximately 35 miles from Alfred, Stony Brook State Park offers well-maintained gorge trails with multiple waterfalls. "There are lots of paths and picnic areas, as well as beautiful hiking trails and creeks to cool off in," according to one visitor. The park features a natural swimming area carved from the mountainside that operates from late June through Labor Day.

Winter activities: While most campgrounds close by mid-October, several cabin properties maintain winter availability for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The region receives significant snowfall, creating ideal conditions for winter sports from December through February.

What campers like

Wooded privacy: Cabin rentals at Evergreen Trails Campground offer secluded settings among dense forest. "One of my favorite places to camp. Very quiet. Owners are super nice," reports one visitor. The property maintains primitive cabin sites accessed via footbridge, providing isolation from neighboring campers.

Creek access: Many families appreciate stream-side accommodations. "Tent sites along a confluence of creeks; ankle deep clear water. Amazing miles of upstream hiking, water holes, rope swings," shares a visitor about Sugar Creek Glen. Several properties position cabins directly alongside water features for ambient sound and recreational opportunities.

Amenities for extended stays: For longer visits, some cabin properties include expanded facilities. "The cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio," notes a visitor about Retreat at Fern Hill. This property features a single cabin rental with a swimming pond and slide.

What you should know

Creek crossings required: Some cabins have logistical challenges. At Sugar Creek Glen, "if you plan to camp with just a tent you will have to cross a creek to do it, so make sure to have an elevated, AWD/4x4 car or truck to help with the process." Water levels can affect accessibility, particularly after rainfall.

Shower facilities vary: Many cabin properties charge for showers. "Showers were great and with consistent hot water, but it's only one temp, no adjustment," notes one camper. Properties with more primitive cabins typically offer coin-operated showers at central facilities.

Seasonal operations: Most cabin rentals near Alfred operate from May through October. Letchworth State Park Campground specifies its season runs "May 6 to October 16," with cabin rentals requiring early reservation during peak summer months of July and August when availability becomes extremely limited.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple properties offer dedicated children's areas. At Sugar Creek Glen, a visitor notes "There is a beautiful playground and Gaga ball pit." This provides entertainment options during downtimes between hiking or swimming activities.

Stream exploration for children: Shallow creek beds throughout the region create natural play areas. "My husband and I spent his birthday weekend camping in our truck tent here. Around Halloween all the RVs decorate and the kids dress up for trick or treating," shares a visitor about the family-friendly atmosphere at Sugar Creek Glen during fall weekends.

Educational opportunities: Watkins Glen State Park offers educational programming during summer months. "Wonderful park. The canyon was incredible, and lots of look out spots. The roads, and trails, and lookout points are all well constructed, and flow well," reports a visitor, noting the informative displays throughout the park that help children understand geological formations.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: At Houghton/Letchworth KOA, specific sites offer varying amenities. "Our particular spot, Site L20 was narrow and there was zero tree coverage over our camper due to the trees being dead," notes one camper, highlighting the importance of requesting specific locations when making cabin reservations.

Water pressure limitations: Multiple cabin and RV sites report inconsistent utilities. "Water pressure was low at times and there are no threads on the sewer connection but rocks work," shares one visitor about the KOA property, suggesting visitors bring additional water containers when staying in cabins with plumbing.

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