Cabin camping options near Glasco, New York provide access to the scenic Hudson Valley region where elevations range from 160 to 400 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak cabin rental months. Most campgrounds in this region offer cabin accommodations within 30 minutes of Glasco, making them convenient base camps for exploring nearby hiking trails and waterways.
What to do
Swimming and water activities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers excellent water recreation options with a clean swimming area. "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards / kyacks etc. Worth every penny," notes one visitor to Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
Hiking nearby trails: Cabin renters can access multiple trail systems directly from several campgrounds. At Mills Norrie State Park Campground, visitors appreciate the "great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite." Another camper mentions that "the state park & campground is nicely forested with beautiful tall trees."
Stargazing opportunities: The rural setting provides excellent night sky viewing conditions. "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low," reports a camper who stayed at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground in October.
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Many cabin campers value waterfront locations for relaxation. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, a visitor shared, "Stayed for a night. We were over in 'Lover's Lane' so it was isolated on a separate loop. Couples only on this loop, no kids! Pricey--$60 a night. But super nice being right on the creek--we took our chairs and plopped down in the water."
Security features: Some campgrounds offer enhanced security, which long-term visitors appreciate. One camper noted, "Loved having gated security. My husband went on a work trip (Albany airport isn't too terribly far away) and left me alone for a few days and we left our rig to take the train (about 1 hr away in Poukeepsie) into the city for the weekend and we had no problems."
Elevated cabin platforms: Several cabins in the area are built on platforms, providing practical benefits. At Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park, visitors appreciate this feature: "The platform sites are great it makes it real easy to set up a tent because of the platform that the tent goes on and the lake is ok." During inclement weather, another camper noted, "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection!"
What you should know
Seasonal operation limitations: Most cabin rentals have specific seasonal availability. At Interlake RV Park & Campground, the season runs "April 15-Oct," while other parks have slightly different schedules. Reservations for summer weekends should be made 2-3 months in advance.
Bathroom facility variations: Bathroom conditions and availability vary significantly between campgrounds. One visitor to Jellystone Park Gardiner reported, "They rarely cleaned the bathroom in all the 6 days that I stayed. The showers didn't have enough water pressure, 2 out of 6 had only hot water."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience significant noise. A Mills Norrie State Park Campground visitor mentioned, "It was situated right across the Hudson River from a highly active nighttime freight train route, and the noise from the horns and then being awake for a few minutes as the train clattered by."
Tips for camping with families
Water park amenities: Jellystone Park Gardiner offers extensive water features popular with families. "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also. My older kids preferred a deeper pool but they still had a great time," shares one visitor.
Kid-friendly activities: Many camping cabins near Glasco provide organized events for children. A Jellystone Park visitor explained, "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there."
Farm animal experiences: Some campgrounds incorporate small farm elements that appeal to children. At Brookside Campground, a camper noted, "Small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese. They have animals the kids can go check out."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: RVers staying in cabins should consider site location carefully. At Interlake RV Park & Campground, cabins offer varying privacy levels. One visitor staying in "cabin #1" found it "Clean & had all the amenities but very dated & dark. Could use brighter light bulbs!"
Extended stay options: Some locations accommodate longer-term cabin stays. An RVer noted about Interlake RV Park, "I stayed there for 3 weeks for work it was quite priced very reasonably for full hook up and about a half hour from stunning views."
Space for large rigs: Campgrounds that accommodate RVs often position cabins with sufficient spacing for large vehicles. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, a visitor appreciated that "Rip Van Winkle is a beautiful campground, it's well run, well maintained, and has a lot to do! I was a little skeptical that we wouldn't get to choose our site, but you can't go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated."
