Camping cabins near Johnsonville, New York offer outdoor accommodations throughout the southern Adirondack region, typically at elevations between 400-1,200 feet. The area experiences distinct seasonal variations with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak cabin rental season. Most cabins remain closed during winter months when snowfall can reach 65-90 inches annually in the higher elevation locations.
What to do
Hiking at Woodford State Park: The park offers multiple trail options including a 2.7-mile lake loop trail suitable for all skill levels. "The reservoir is beautiful- plenty of space to spread out for paddling and swimming. We had no issues with noise from other campers... We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning," notes a visitor at Woodford State Park Campground.
Swimming options: The lake at Moreau Lake State Park provides a supervised swimming area with a sandy beach during summer months. A camper reports, "The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings. The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful."
Watercraft rentals: Several parks offer kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals directly on site. At Alpine Lake RV Resort, one visitor mentioned, "bring your boats and SUP boards for lots of fun! Staff is friendly and helpful. Grounds are large and well maintained. Hikers and water enthusiasts will live this place!"
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At Moose Hillock Camping Resorts, the cabin and camping areas provide substantial space between neighbors. "Sites are huge. Plenty of room for our RV, and small tent. Private. Can't say enough about the pool. We had multi-generations camping. From the great grandmother to 2 1/2 yr toddler we all enjoyed the pool," shares one reviewer.
Cleanliness of facilities: Many campers note the well-maintained restrooms and common areas. "The bathrooms were the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever seen! The campsites are pretty big and somewhat private which is nice. They also have cabins you can rent which is nice," reports a visitor to Woodford State Park.
Family-friendly atmosphere: Most cabin locations encourage family activities with structured programming. A camper at Lake George RV Park notes, "Free shows every night at the playhouse kids loved. Animal shows kept daytime events going strong. Water park was great, kids spent all day there. Arcades and game rooms are great for rainy days."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most cabin facilities require advance booking, especially for summer weekends. At Clarksburg State Park Campground, "We were there the week before Labor Day, and did not see anyone else camping that night. There is a lot of shade which we appreciated on a hot day."
Water pressure fluctuations: During peak usage times, some facilities experience reduced water flow. One visitor to Alpine Lake RV Resort reported, "Had an issue with water pressure on Saturday around 10am and called the office to make sure there was not a known water issue. Front desk knew nothing and said they would send maintenance but we never saw anyone. The situation improved so we think it was just a high demand time of day."
Site leveling: Some cabins and tent platforms require adjustment for comfort. At Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run, a camper noted, "Our site was large and shaded. The draw back is where you need to park the camper is about 7 inches out of level. If we stay in the same site again we would come better prepared."
Accessibility limitations: Not all facilities offer ADA accommodations. "Facilities were not terribly ADA friendly! For the $ they could do more for their facilities. I didn't get to experience the store or anywhere else due to COVID," reported one visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Pool amenities: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers swimming areas that accommodate various age groups. "Nice sandy beach with lifeguard hours. Facilities are relatively modern but still basic, nice and clean. Most sites aren't right along the lake but it's still so close," says a reviewer.
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds are known for being louder with children. At Woodford State Park, a visitor observed, "I don't usually put much stock in reviews about other campers, as you never know who will be there, but as other reviews have mentioned there were a ton of happy noisy kids around, couple of unleashed dogs."
Playground access: Many cabin locations feature dedicated play areas. "Nice playground and beach, volleyball. Would recommend," noted a visitor to Moreau Lake.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When booking a cabin or RV site, research the specific location relative to amenities. At Alpine Lake RV Resort, a visitor advised, "Booked an 'Elite 50amp' site but had no realistic map to go by. Many of these types of sites are parallel to the water, but the map makes them look like back in sites. If your site neighbors are in their spots already when you arrive it will probably be hard to navigate unless you have a 20' rig."
Road navigation: Interior roads at some resorts can be challenging for larger vehicles. "The roads are narrow and many should be one way, but are not. It would have been impossible many places in the grounds to pass a rig on the road due to the amount of other's vehicles, golf carts, decorations etc... so patience is important when arriving and departing," notes an Alpine Lake RV Resort camper.
Utility connections: Some older cabin areas have limited electrical options. "This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower," reported a Clarksburg State Park visitor.
