Best Cabin Camping near Forestport, NY

Several cabin options provide indoor shelter in the Adirondack foothills near Forestport. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina offers cabin rentals with electrical hookups and convenient access to the water. Old Forge Camping Resort features cabins with varying levels of amenities, from basic shelters to cottages with private bathrooms. "We typically book 1 year prior for the cottages. The bathrooms and grounds are well maintained and accessible from wherever you are in the park," notes one visitor. West Canada Creek Campground provides family-friendly cabin accommodations with full hookup utilities and proximity to recreation areas.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. KOA-style cabins can be found at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA, which offers themed accommodations with pet-friendly options. Many cabins remain open during winter months, particularly those at Old Forge Camping Resort where snowmobiling access is a primary draw. A camper wrote, "Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available." Advance reservations are essential during peak summer season and holiday weekends when family-sized cabins fill quickly.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering basic refrigerators and microwaves while others provide only outdoor cooking options. On-site camp stores at larger resorts like Kayuta Lake and West Canada Creek stock essential supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. Log cabins at more remote locations may have limited electricity or running water, so guests should plan accordingly. Nearby towns offer additional supply options for extended stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Forestport, New York (35)

    1. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina

    8 Reviews
    Forestport, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 831-5077

    $57 - $67 / night

    "They aren't huge, but you'll have enough room to get creative with your parking. Plenty of trees to hang your hammocks on."

    "No cable but you can buy 5g wifi. Staff was nice and older gentlemen that ran archery stand was awesome. Hayride later on tonight. Definatley a return weekend trip next year."

    2. Old Forge Camping Resort

    18 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-6011

    "This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State."

    "Close to skiing. Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available."

    3. West Canada Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    Poland, NY
    16 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."

    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. HTR Adirondacks

    7 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-2700

    "The campground has all amenities necessary to a great camping experience, from electricity to water and sewer hookups. It also has Wi-Fi. There’s a playground and a beach area ."

    "They had a cabin big enough for us and at a very reasonable price. I was traveling with 4 teenage boys (13-14) for my sons 14th birthday."

    6. Green Lakes State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $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."

    7. Verona Beach State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Verona Beach, NY
    32 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."

    8. Moffitt Beach Campground

    18 Reviews
    Lake Pleasant, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 548-7102

    $22 / night

    "My favorite part about Moffitt Beach Campground is the lake/beach that is nearby!"

    "We stayed at the first site available on ReserveAmerica. Site 9 is kinda weird- there is a big tank thing up there, quite close to the site. I wouldn’t stay at that site again."

    9. Adirondack Gateway Campground & Lodge

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    Cold Brook, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 826-5335

    $25 - $37 / night

    10. Golden Beach Campground

    13 Reviews
    Raquette Lake, NY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 354-4230

    $20 / night

    "The campsites inside the park are very crowded so make sure you get one on the road. They are roomier and spaced apart."

    "It’s the standard weird-ass New York thing where you have a site and you can park wherever the hell you want within it (so foreign to me), but you should spend some time with the map."

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Cabin Reviews near Forestport, NY

222 Reviews of 35 Forestport Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 13, 2021

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Old Forge Camping Resort, NY

    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. The visitors/welcome center has everything you need, including firewood, sweatshirts and homemade breakfast sandwiches. 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.

    The bathrooms and grounds are well maintained and accessible from wherever you are in the park. There are hiking, biking and running trails galore. A volleyball court, playground and even a lake to fish or rent paddle boards. There is a bus from the campground that takes you to enchanted forest safari, which is a great way to avoid parking. Would recommend 100%

  • 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.

  • Elizabeth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2020

    Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc

    Sleepaway camp, family camp, day use

    Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake. Sleeping in cabins with bunk beds, swimming, canoes, and a high ropes course, gathering around the campfire to end the day- Beaver Camp has it all.

    Weekend and week long programming for youth and families, or site rental of cabins and platform tents is available, as well as day use access to the beach and high ropes course.

    This camp is a great way to access a beautiful area in a way customized for your family!

  • 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

  • T
    Jun. 13, 2019

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Rustic camping in the foothills of the Adirondacks

    Rustic camping with all the amenities awaits you at Devil Doc campsites. You will find three tent sites and a small cabin with loft on the property presently. There are plans to expand into another cabin for the bathhouse. A RV trailer is currently being used as the bathrooms as well as a common room for hanging out. Future expansion will see a group site near the upper pond get developed, and a leanto with a glass face. (!) firewood is also available on the premises.  Free to roam around the property, you will inevitably end up hanging around Rich up near his house. The patio is always alive with music, people, and chipmunks who horde peanuts. Basketball is always an option (Rich is a big fan), as well as chilling near the ponds and creeks. The local store is a short 3 mile ride away, if there is anything you forgot, or Rich doesn’t have. Rich could be the most hospitable host we’ve had so far. Music, libations, fire wood and coffee. All were offered and shared. We had a great time there, and will be back. 

    The Devil Doc Campsite are just inside the Adirondack Park foothills. With close proximity to Northville and Gloversville, the world is never that far away. Or a good restaurant. The PeckHill state forest is close by for mountain biking. You can park at the trailhead on CR 101, or at Stump City brewing, to ride the trails. Lots of hiking and great fishing are found in the area, along with plenty of water sport opportunities.

    My son and I had a great weekend there, and will surely be back. Soon!

  • Carrie H.
    Oct. 9, 2018

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Winter is the In Off Season

    Close to skiing. 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. The staff will help you with snow removal and we have even had Valentine Weekend with chocolates and Champagne delivered to our cabin. Call them and plan a winter weekend with no worries.

  • 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.


Guide to Forestport

Cabin accommodations near Forestport, New York range from rustic shelters to fully equipped lodges throughout the Adirondack foothills region. The area sits at approximately 1,300 feet elevation with forests dominated by maple, beech, and eastern hemlock. Winter temperatures often drop below 0°F, while summer averages 75-80°F with relatively high humidity.

What to do

Water activities on Raquette Lake: Golden Beach Campground offers direct water access for fishing and boating. "The water is an amber/gold color and the beaches are sand. They have a boat launch for kayaks which came in handy during my stay," notes one visitor who appreciated the secluded waterfront campsites.

Tubing adventures: West Canada Creek Campground provides organized river activities with transportation. "The campground also has a tubing business on property with an upstream shuttle as well as an ice cream stand," explains a camper, though they mention "$15 per person for the tubing shuttle seems steep."

Winter recreation: Old Forge Camping Resort maintains winter cabin access specifically for snowmobilers. "Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available," reports a winter visitor who appreciated the staff's assistance with snow removal.

Crystal clear lakes: Green Lakes State Park Campground features glacier-formed lakes with unique coloration. "The water is Crystal clear and very blue, you will think you are in the Caribbean Islands," explains one visitor who frequently rents boats and hikes the trails.

What campers like

Scenic hiking trails: Moffitt Beach Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring Adirondack trails. "Nice fishing and spacious sites... also a great place to use as a base camp for many of the Adirondack day hikes," mentions a regular visitor who appreciates the campground's location.

Lake and pool options: Old Forge Camping Resort provides multiple water recreation options. "There is a volleyball court, playground and even a lake to fish or rent paddle boards," notes a long-time visitor who has been returning for over 20 years.

Family-friendly activities: Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina organizes regular events for guests. "They have a great little shop there too, with just about everything you'd need to make a great weekend," shares a repeat visitor who also mentioned amenities like a heated pool, arcade, and games including basketball, shuffleboard, and cornhole.

Mining experiences: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA connects directly to crystal hunting opportunities. "The mines are wonderful also if you'd want to search for your own Herkimer diamonds (clear doubles terminated quartz)," explains a mother who extended her stay because her family enjoyed both the mining and creek activities so much.

What you should know

Reservation timing: West Canada Creek Campground fills quickly for peak weekends. "Their themed weekends and accompanying activities throughout the season are wonderful... This weekend like many others fill up nearly a year in advance. Return guests reserve their spot the following year before they even check out," cautions a seasonal visitor.

Site selection matters: Golden Beach Campground features varied site types. "Site 158 is probably the dopest... The further back from the lake, the more of a camping-in-the-deep-woods vibe," advises a visitor who recommends spending time with the campground map before booking.

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