Cabin camping near Kingston, New York offers options across the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions. Elevations range from around 200 feet near the Hudson River to over 3,000 feet in the Catskills, creating diverse cabin environments within a 30-mile radius of Kingston. Most cabins remain available from April through October, with limited wintertime options requiring advance reservations during peak summer months.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Head to Taconic State Park for direct access to Bash Bish Falls. "Outdoor lovers dream. Deserted during the week but packed on weekends. Sites are large and spread nicely. There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite," notes one visitor who appreciated the trail accessibility.
Swimming in natural settings: Lake options range from calm to recreational at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground. "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campground. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten," reports a camper who visited with family.
Historical exploration: Cabins at Interlake RV Park provide a central location for historical sites. "It took me a while to identify a campground that was convenient for exploring the Hyde Park area, in particular the FDR National Historic Site (20-30 minutes away) and the Walkway over the Hudson," explains a visitor who used the campground as a base for regional exploration.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds offers cabins with room to spread out. "Amazing campground with perfectly spaced large sites. There's a few playgrounds a great pool and a lot of amenities can't wait to go back," mentions a repeat visitor who appreciated the layout.
Natural water features: Many cabins provide creek access for cooling off. "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," reports a visitor who enjoyed the water access.
Quiet weekday availability: Mills Norrie State Park Campground offers a different experience depending on timing. "Outdoor lovers dream. Deserted during the week but packed on weekends. Sites are large and spread nicely. There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite," observes a visitor who noted the weekday/weekend contrast.
What you should know
Seasonal factors: Cabin availability follows predictable patterns throughout the region. "Mixed reviews. Pros: State park is in a beautiful part of the country - the Hudson River Valley - with a good location for visiting the towns, villages and hamlets on the valley. State park also has a good hiking trail network with trailheads connecting to the campground," explains a visitor regarding seasonal considerations.
Transportation noise: Some cabins experience railroad sounds at night. "The campground was nicely maintained and space was restricted between sites due to Covid. Firewood wasn't available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items. 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."
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies significantly by location and timing. "This is a very nice campground for families. Has a lot of activities and facilities for campers. It is a bit more open and campsite can be a bit close to each other. But the place was very clean a friendly," notes a visitor who stayed in cabins with children.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers cabin rentals with numerous planned events. "As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. We loved our full hookup site minus the neighbors' weekend ragers."
Water recreation: Cabins near swimming areas provide convenient access for children. "This place had a nice pool and used to be a KOA now it is privately owned but I believe it is still just as nice. They have live music and it's gated so only campers and visitors can get into the gates which is nice security wise," says a visitor regarding security and amenities.
Wildlife viewing: Many cabin locations offer nature encounters for children. "The campground was nicely maintained and space was restricted between sites due to Covid. Firewood wasn't available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items," notes a visitor regarding wildlife viewing opportunities.
Tips from RVers
Site placement: Consider alternatives to traditional cabins based on preferences. "The tent site are very richly and uneven, it was very hard to pitch a tent. When it rains theres a horrible smell across the campground," notes a visitor who found that cabin options were preferable to tent camping in certain weather conditions.
Hook-up availability: Cabin locations with utilities support extended stays. "Outdoor lovers dream. Deserted during the week but packed on weekends. Sites are large and spread nicely. There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
Delivery services: Some locations offer amenities delivered to your cabin. "Nice place... nice people. There must be new management because many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering."
