Best Cabin Camping near Ithaca, NY
Several state parks around Ithaca offer cabin accommodations alongside tent and RV campsites. Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground provides cabins with electric hookups and basic amenities. Robert H. Treman State Park Campground features similar cabin options with electricity available. "The cabins in the park if tents or trailers aren't for you," notes one visitor. Taughannock Falls State Park Campground and Watkins Glen State Park Campground also offer cabin rentals with amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shared bathrooms with showers.
Rustic cabins predominate in the state parks, while more furnished options exist at private campgrounds like Pinecreek Campground and Spruce Row Campground. Most require advance reservations, especially during peak season from May through October. Pet policies vary by location, with many state park cabins allowing pets with proper documentation. "Great cabins for rent here!" mentioned one camper about Buttermilk Falls. The Watkins Glen/Corning KOA offers more amenity-rich cabin options with access to campground facilities like showers and a camp store.
Most cabins provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and blankets. Cooking facilities typically include outdoor fire rings with grates for cooking, though some private campgrounds offer more equipped kitchen setups. Bathroom facilities are generally shared restroom buildings with showers, not private in-cabin facilities. Firewood is available for purchase at some locations like Pinecreek Campground and Spruce Row Campground, while others require visitors to bring their own or purchase from local vendors. Campground stores offer limited supplies, so most cabin guests should plan to bring groceries from Ithaca.
