Cabin accommodations near Boonville, New York provide rustic shelter options in the southwestern Adirondack region at elevations ranging from 1,200-1,600 feet. The area experiences cold winters with heavy snowfall, often exceeding 200 inches annually in higher elevations. Several campgrounds operate year-round with specialized winter cabin offerings, while others focus on summer season availability from May through October.
What to do
Creek tubing adventures: West Canada Creek Campground offers organized tubing experiences with shuttle service for a fee. "We had the pleasure of staying for 2 nights... The boys were having so much fun swimming and riding their inner tubes down the creek with little rapids. They spent almost every waking moment in the water," notes a visitor to West Canada Creek Campground.
Winter snowmobiling access: Seasonal cabin rentals at Old Forge Camping Resort provide direct trail access. "Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available," explains a winter visitor.
Gem hunting excursions: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers camping cabins with easy access to quartz crystal mining. "Nice place. Very clean cabins, store disc golf course. Across the road from a do it yourself quartz mine. Plenty of things to do including tubing the west Canada river," reports a recent visitor.
What campers like
Heated pool access: Water activities remain popular even during cooler periods at certain properties. "They have a nice pool. It's just a little small. The playground is old and outdated, but my kids didn't seem to mind. The arcade was a bummer. Half of the games did not work," notes a family that visited Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina.
Lake paddling opportunities: Many cabin sites offer water access for various watercraft. "We stayed at the Old Forge Camping resort during the Moosefest. The campground is close to a lot of paddling opportunities and even has a small lake in the campground," shares an outdoor enthusiast.
Wildlife viewing: Forest settings provide natural animal encounters around cabin areas. "Sites are close together and beware of the bear. We had one or two in and around our camp site almost every nite. Heed the warnings and lock car doors and don't leave coolers or grills out," advises a guest at Old Forge Camping Resort.
What you should know
Cabin amenities vary significantly: Check specific details before booking. "My family and I have been visiting Old Forge Camping Resort for 20+ years. This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State... There is endless RV camping, tent camping, cabins and cottages available. Make sure you book far enough in advance. We typically book 1 year prior for the cottages."
Winter reservations fill quickly: Many Boonville area cabins book a full season ahead. "Winter is the biggest draw for the cabins at HTR Adirondacks (formerly Singing Waters). Most cabins book far in advance, especially for holiday weekends," explains a regular winter visitor.
Pet policies vary by location: Some campgrounds restrict animals in certain areas. "We spent 4 nights here in our 27 ft toy hauler with 2 dogs. Sites were roomy and many are seasonal. As we were there during the week, it was incredibly quiet with few people. The lake linked to a river was great for kayaking and fishing," notes a visitor to Kayuta Lake Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Arcade and activities: Some cabins offer on-site entertainment beyond outdoor recreation. "My five year old, husband, and Dad all signed up for laser tag. They had such an awesome time! That certainly is a fabulous amenity. We will come back for that alone because my son had so much fun. It is $10 per person but so worth it," shares a family visitor to Kayuta Lake Campground.
Swimming options: Many cabin locations provide supervised water access. "The campsites connect to the beach area and there is boat rental," explains a visitor to Green Lakes State Park Campground. "The park has a great little shop with just about everything you'd need to make a great weekend."
Playground facilities: Family-friendly cabin properties typically offer play structures. "The campground has showers and a very nice bathroom! Beach accessibility was also available," notes a visitor to Moffitt Beach Campground, adding, "This was one of my favorite campgrounds in the adirondacks! I absolutely loved how quaint and lovely the camp was."
Tips from RVers
Utility hookup limitations: Campgrounds may have power restrictions even at full-hookup sites. "Our site had electric hook ups which we really didn't need being in a tent but it was nice for charging our phones. Overall had a great time," explains a visitor to Verona Beach State Park Campground.
Road navigation challenges: Some cabin campgrounds have narrow access roads. "The roadways can get a little tight between the trees, and can make for some interesting backing in. Also, the roadways are mostly one-way, which can make getting creative with your trailer landing position tough," warns a Kayuta Lake Campground visitor.
Site spacing considerations: Proximity to neighbors varies widely. "The sites are rather tight and on top of each other but that just makes for closer neighbor's. With the connection of the stay and play with enchanted forrest water safari it makes for a great time," mentions a visitor to Old Forge Camping Resort.
