Best Cabin Camping near Burlington Flats, NY
Glimmerglass State Park Campground and Gilbert Lake State Park Campground offer rustic cabin accommodations near Burlington Flats. Cabins at Gilbert Lake feature two bedrooms with bunk beds and a full-sized bed, plus dressers in each room. The main living area includes a fireplace, futon, and table with benches. Most cabins provide screened-in porches, fire rings, and basic kitchen facilities with refrigerators and sinks. Electricity is standard, though heating systems vary by location. "Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room. Also in the main room with a fireplace, futon, and table with benches. Screened-in porch that had a toilet area."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park offers camper cabins described as "pretty amazing glamping for camper cabins" with beautiful settings and well-appointed interiors. KOA properties near Cooperstown and Herkimer provide themed cabin options with varying amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months and baseball season in Cooperstown. Pet policies differ significantly between locations—pets are allowed at Glimmerglass but prohibited in cabins at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. A reviewer noted that the cabins at Betty and Wilbur Davis are "beautifully built with lovely settings, and well appointed though you need to bring your own linens."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic to fully equipped—Gilbert Lake cabins feature refrigerators, ovens, and sinks, while more rustic options may only provide access to communal facilities. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, though prices vary. Cell phone reception differs by location, with Gilbert Lake offering "better than average cell phone service near/in the cabin with AT&T." Nearby towns provide grocery stores and supplies, though many campgrounds maintain small stores with essentials. Beaver Valley Campground and Hartwick Highlands Campground both feature on-site markets for basic provisions.
