Best Cabin Camping near Deansboro, NY

Several cabin options exist within state parks and private campgrounds near Deansboro, accommodating various comfort preferences. Green Lakes State Park offers a colony of rustic cabins in a forested setting with access to hiking trails and swimming at the park's beach. Gilbert Lake State Park provides spacious two-bedroom cabins with amenities like bunk beds, dressers, and futons. "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," noted one visitor about Gilbert Lake.

KOA properties near Deansboro feature themed cabins with varying amenities. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA provides waterfront cabin sites, while Cooperstown KOA cabins offer rural countryside views. Many cabins include electricity, with some providing kitchen facilities including refrigerators and cooking areas. According to one camper, Cooperstown KOA has "a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges" in a setting with "mature trees for beautiful scenery." Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets but some restricting them from cabins.

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and personal items. Cooking facilities range from basic to full kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and sinks depending on the property. West Canada Creek Campground features cabins near water access with tube rentals available for floating on the creek. While some properties like Green Lakes State Park operate seasonally from May to October, others maintain year-round availability. On-site camp stores at locations like Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA and West Canada Creek Campground stock essentials, firewood, and sometimes food items, though larger grocery purchases require trips to nearby towns.

Best Cabin Sites Near Deansboro, New York (41)

    1. Green Lakes State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Kirkville, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 637-6111

    $24 - $116 / night

    "Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"

    "There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house."

    2. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Waterville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 822-6074

    "Wifi was good."

    "The first time that myself and friends spent the weekend at Lake Chalet Ron cut up our firewood for us and was very attentive to anything around the campground."

    3. Verona Beach State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Verona Beach, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 762-4463

    $27 - $29 / night

    "Our campsite 8 did not have a fire ring but others did. Right on water…can’t drive on path in front of the water sites so you are essentially on the water. Nice clean facilities."

    "Verona Beach State Park is nice and close to home. Also close to Utica and Rome. The kids love to hang out at the splash pad and the state recently revamped some of the playgrounds."

    4. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    16 Reviews
    Herkimer, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 891-7355

    "I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews

    Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly"

    "Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"

    5. Lebanon Reservoir Campground

    1 Review
    Hamilton, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 824-2278

    "The sites themselves are all in the open, imagine parallel parking your rig off the side of a road, with a nice forest behind you. That's kind of the deal here."

    6. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 547-8662

    $14 - $26 / night

    "It is pet friendly. We stayed with our 3 small children. Enjoyed bike riding through the park. water was beautiful. Lots of waterfront access."

    "Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego"

    7. West Canada Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    Poland, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 826-7390

    $63 - $999 / night

    "Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins."

    "Pros: clean campground, camp store, ice cream/pizza shack, shuttle to tubing, sites are pretty flat, pool is large and clean, quiet hours are enforced. Cons: $5 per dog "surprise" when we arrived."

    8. Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Verona Beach, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 245-1744

    "The site was good size and included a picnic table and a fire ring."

    9. Cooperstown KOA

    6 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 858-0236

    "This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall."

    "Most people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful!"

    10. Gilbert Lake State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Laurens, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 432-2114

    $17 - $156 / night

    "Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room."

    "I’ve been here so many times, camping in tents and also in the cabins. There are a couple different sections to choose from."

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Cabin Reviews near Deansboro, NY

192 Reviews of 41 Deansboro Campgrounds


  • W L.
    Jan. 23, 2022

    Gilbert Lake State Park Campground

    Fantastic Cabin Getaway

    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. Full kitchen with fridge, oven and sink.

    Two entrances, one to the kitchen and the other to the porch. Outside was a fire ring.

    An easy hike to a nearby lake was very pretty. Lots of wildlife, coyotes howling in the distance at night and plenty of deer. Perfect time of year to go, barely any mosquitoes and it was warm during the day but cool at night to enjoy a roaring fire inside.

    Large park with nice playground and picnic area for day use.

    We had better than average cell phone service near/in the cabin with AT&T.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2020

    Cooperstown KOA

    Nice Park

    This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

    The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

    Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

  • Y
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Good facility, lacks much to do

    We were there 4th of July weekend, and the park was fully booked. Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center.

    The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area.

    For us, a drawback was a lack of any hikes connecting to the campsite.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

    Hidden gem for summer glamping or winter cross country ski getaway

    This is a small hidden gem of a state park where the only camping available is in camper cabins—and pretty amazing glamping for camper cabins! Although there may be times when there may be people and groups around for day use, the small number of cabins and they way they are spread out will make you feel like you are at your own private retreat. The cabins are beautifully built with lovely settings, and well appointed though you need to bring your own linens. There are a couple of ponds for fishing, but if you want to swim you need to go over to nearby Otsego Lake. The trails wind through mature forest, and you can cross country ski here in winter—in fact, reserve one of the winterized cabins and come for a long weekend of cozy cabin time and quiet time outdoors on the winter trails. There is a beautiful picnic pavilion and playground, so kid friendly. Unfortunately, pets can come for day use but cant stay in the cabins. Reservations must be made in advance for the cabins, and you can be sure they will be filled on special event weekends in nearby Cooperstown, especially for events at the Baseball Hall of Fame or the Farmers Living History Museum. . The park is far enough on the outskirts of town to be away from crowds and noise, but close enough to run to town for activities, get supplies or check out unique cafes and bakeries

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Overall, nice.

    We spent a relatively quiet long weekend here on loop F 97, which is a bit removed from the main campground. It was a bit noisy on Saturday night but nothing disturbing.  This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car). Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table.

    There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries.  There are quite a few roadside firewood sellers that are reasonably priced.  The fire pit does not have a narrow grilling grate so bringing something to ensure your food won't fall through the widely spaced bars is helpful.  

    As I said, our site was out of the main population, but it was a bit of a hike to the restroom which is something to keep in mind if you've really got to get to a bathroom first thing in the morning.  

    There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Gloverville, so keep this in mind if you are planning on picking up essentials when you arrive.  

    There are no sites with electric.

  • Michele R.
    May. 29, 2019

    Green Lakes State Park Campground

    Mosquito free campground

    Have been camping here off & on since I was 12 (1975). Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2024

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Great Family Campground

    This campground has it all. Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins. We love staying here, the facilities are clean and big showers.

  • r
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

    Rustic and beautiful

    After meeting up with the owner we went down to the parking area. A dirt trail and park on the side in the grass. You have to walk in about 2 minutes on a trail. The owner has a golf cart with a small wagon and transported our stuff to the campsite and back when we left…he was really nice and very helpful.the trail opened to open grassy areas with surrounding trees where we pitched our tent…a small table and fire ring w grate provided. Also firewood.you get water back up at the barn but the owner was nice and brought us a 5 gal. Jug. Pond stocked with fish…catch and release. We caught some nice bass and bullhead…kids had a blast. Past the pond is the cabin with sitting spots and an open cement fire stove and oven also a fire pit. Theres an outhouse behind the cabin w a seat over a bucket w chemicals…papertowels tp hand sanitizer and disenfectant wipes nicely provided. We did have cellphone signals. Overall a really nice spot to relax and commune w nature.

  • Michelle  C.
    Jun. 21, 2017

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    Lots of fun for the whole family

    We stayed her for the first time and compared to most KOAs we have stayed at this one was far better. I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews

    Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly- has K-9 area for dogs to run off leash and do agility course

    Lots of activities

    Themed cabins

    Almost all camping sites are on the water

    You can go tubing from one end of the creek to the other- bring your own tube

    Playground

    Pool

    Basketball court

    Shuffle board

    Level Sites

    Full hook-ups

    Across the street from Herkimer Diamond Mine

    We had lots of fun, we spent one day at the mines and the next day we tried to do as many activities as we could- wiffle ball, made pinwheels, volleyball with a giant volleyball, bingo, family relay, ice cream social and dance party. Great time, clean campground, great staff.

    For my full review visit: openboxreviews.com


Guide to Deansboro

Cabin lodging options around Deansboro range from rustic to more modern accommodations across several nearby campgrounds. Most properties sit between 1,000-1,300 feet elevation in the rolling hills of central New York, where summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F with occasional thunderstorms. Winter cabin rentals face limited availability as many facilities close from October through April.

What to do

Tubing on West Canada Creek: West Canada Creek Campground offers tube rentals with an upstream shuttle service for a relaxing float that wraps around the property. "You can tube from one side of the campground to another," notes one visitor, making it a convenient on-site activity without additional travel.

Disc golf at Cooperstown KOA: The campground maintains a dedicated course through scenic countryside with mature trees. A camper mentioned, "This campground is your typical KOA in a pastoral setting. Being off the beaten track, and not actually in Cooperstown, it is very quiet except for the herd of cows across the street."

Swimming at Gilbert Lake State Park: The park features a designated swimming area with lifeguards. "There's a decent beach with concessions, a walking trail all the way around the lake, and it's accessible from multiple points," according to one review, though note that algae conditions can occasionally restrict swimming.

What campers like

Private bathroom facilities: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA receives praise for its clean bathrooms and showers. As one camper stated, "Very beautiful campground with tons of planned activities for the kids. Outdoor pool and clean shower/bathrooms. Lots of grass and shade."

Family-oriented activities: West Canada Creek Campground organizes special themed weekends throughout the season. A reviewer shared, "Their themed weekends and accompanying activities throughout the season are wonderful. We had the pleasure of staying for Labor Day weekend in which they had a kids carnival set up among many other things. Their Halloween weekend is truly a must see, with wagon rides and trick-or-treating!"

Scenic waterfront locations: Verona Beach State Park Campground offers lakefront sites directly on Oneida Lake. "We stayed at site 11. As you can see sites are spacious and this one was right on the lake's edge," noted one reviewer, highlighting the premium waterfront locations.

What you should know

Site privacy varies significantly: Many campgrounds in the region feature open layouts with limited privacy between sites. One camper at Verona Beach State Park observed, "Unless you score a campsite in the row up against the water, forget privacy. The campsites are spacious but you're pretty much camping on the same lawn as your neighbors with very few trees in between."

Seasonal availability: Most cabins require advance booking, especially for themed weekends. According to a West Canada Creek Campground visitor, "Halloween weekend like many others fill up nearly a year in advance. Return guests reserve their spot the following year before they even check out."

Cell service limitations: Coverage can be spotty at several locations. A Gilbert Lake camper mentioned, "Cell signal is not great in most places except the sites 'on top of the hill'," while at Cooperstown KOA, one visitor reported better connectivity: "The WiFi is very good-- modern and surprising speeds (60Mbps) and cell phone for AT&T was decent."

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