Cabins near Lake Mohegan provide rustic to modern accommodations within the Hudson Valley region of New York. Located approximately 50 miles north of New York City, this area features mixed hardwood forests at elevations ranging from 400-1,300 feet. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during day with significant cooling at night, making cabin camping comfortable even during peak season.
What to do
Swimming and water access: Croton Point Park features a swimming area with buoys and lifeguard supervision during designated hours. "Clean park with a place to swim but only within buoys and when a life guard is present," notes Isabel L., though swimmers should check water quality reports as bacteria levels occasionally restrict access.
Fall foliage viewing: Mills Norrie State Park Campground offers exceptional autumn views of the Hudson River Valley. "We spent two separate weekends at this campground; one during October and the other during early May. Camping here during October was, by far, better. The foliage was turned to all hues of orange, yellow, green, and red," reports Larissa C.
Halloween celebrations: Consider October visits for seasonal festivities. "We came in October to celebrate Halloween in sleepy hollow! This is a great campsite and reasonably priced. Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!" explains Wendy C. about Croton Point Park.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center offers well-spaced camping platforms. "I camped on one of the platforms, which was very nice and did not feel crowded even with other people on neighboring platforms," reports Ilya F.
Clean facilities: Military families appreciate the upkeep at West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area. "Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!" states Mindie C.
Family activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner focuses on structured entertainment for children. "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," mentions Stephanie H.
What you should know
Military-only access: Some cabin facilities near Lake Mohegan restrict access to military personnel. "Unfortunately for me, Round Pond is camping reserved for active and retired military personnel only. We drove through and the whole space is rather large. There are several signs everywhere making it clear that it is only for military," explains Ethan K.
Varying bathroom quality: Facilities vary significantly between locations. "The bathrooms needed updating and people at the tent area made a comment that it took a while to get a turn at the showers," notes Stephanie H. about Jellystone Park Gardiner.
Noise considerations: Croton Point Park can experience evening disruptions. "The site was very loud (dance music) until after 11pm. Quiet time at 10pm. Great site for a party, try to stay away from this end of the site or choose a site away from other bookings if you'd like quite," advises Jonathan C.
Tips for camping with families
First-timer friendly cabins: Sebago Cabin Camp offers an accessible entry point for inexperienced campers. "We were able to rent a cabin which was equipped with an outside grill and picnic area. It is great if you are going with a group/family and people want to sleep inside a cabin as oppose to a tent outside," explains Ethan K.
Wildlife observation opportunities: Kids enjoy the animal encounters at Croton Point Park. "Clean park with a place to swim but only within buoys and when a life guard is present. Only one or two bathrooms in the whole place so be prepared to go for a walk when you have to go... On the bright side, there are lots of bunnies!" shares Isabel L.
Meal planning options: Kettletown State Park Campground offers flexibility for family meals. "We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway... It's quiet, clean, and exactly what we were looking for in a weekend. Close to Southford Falls for a nice hike and waterfall views," reports Kristin.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Croton Point Park, RV sites have specific layouts. "The FHU sites were back-to-back and although there were trees separating the sites, they were close together," notes Lee D.
Group camping arrangements: Space for multiple vehicles is available at Mills Norrie State Park. "The sites were spacious enough to allow for two cars each and probably 3 tents each (saw this at one site). Rangers running the place were pleasant and informative," shares Rebecca Y.
Reservation processes: Some parks have unique booking systems. "The reservation process is a bit wonky. You need to call (no online reservations) and then wait for an e-mail, but the e-mail does not tell you your assigned site; you have to wait until you check in to find out your site," explains Lee D. about Mills Norrie State Park.
