Best Cabin Camping near Limestone, NY

Rustic cabins near Limestone provide comfortable accommodations within Allegany State Park, where both the Quaker Area and Red House Area offer cabin rentals. The Quaker Area cabins feature wood-burning stoves that "keep things from getting too cold," while Buffalo Cabin #8 sits beside a river that "provides a wonderful sound to fall asleep to." Most cabins include basic furnishings with tables and chairs suitable for dining and food preparation. Bova Cottages in Allegany State Park provide electricity and pet-friendly accommodations. Willow Bay Recreation Area offers small cabins with electricity, each containing one twin bed and a set of single bunks.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Allegany State Park cabins remain popular year-round, with the Red House Area operating throughout all seasons while the Quaker Area closes from October to May. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates peak. Most locations permit pets, though specific policies vary by campground. A visitor noted that the cabins at Willow Bay are "perfect for cooler temperatures and cozying up beside the wood stove," making them ideal for fall and winter stays.

Cabin guests typically need to bring their own bedding, as one reviewer mentioned: "The cabins were small—one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets." Fire rings and picnic tables come standard at most sites, with some cabins also featuring charcoal grills for outdoor cooking. Basic kitchen supplies may be available in certain cabins, but visitors should plan to bring their own cookware and utensils. Bradford, Pennsylvania, approximately 18 miles from Willow Bay, offers stores for purchasing necessities. Several campgrounds maintain on-site stores selling firewood, ice, and limited groceries.

Best Cabin Sites Near Limestone, New York (50)

    1. Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    27 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-2182

    "We head out to Allegany State Park every year in late fall. The cabins are perfect for cooler temperatures and cozying up beside the wood stove."

    "This park is massive with two distinct zones in the park and over a dozen individual campground loops."

    2. Red House Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    13 Reviews
    Salamanca, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-9121

    "It has a nice variety of cabins along several loops. Cabins range from rustic to downright homey."

    "This park is a fun place to hike and explore. Check out Thunder rocks and climb boulders the size of a house. The cabins are nice and seem to be well kept and quiet everytime I've stayed in them."

    3. Willow Bay Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $100 / night

    "The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop."

    "Camp sites were decently spaced out. Fire wood was priced fairly well but they don’t usually deliver($).and they sell worms at the gate along with ice."

    4. Bova Cottages — Allegany State Park

    4 Reviews
    Salamanca, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-9121

    $229 / night

    "The water is easy to find, bathrooms are available with showers, and the options are tents, cabins, or RV camping. Do not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious."

    "Cabins feel rustic but are new (2014?) and modern. Had everything we needed for a weekend with extended family, almost like a hotel in what they supply. Open all year."

    5. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    21 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $130 / night

    "20/night basic site has a picnic table and fire ring. Each loop has. Pit potty on it. Shower facility in the park, very very hot water. Quiet, friendly people. Dog friendly. Bear area..,take note."

    "The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt, handicap accessible picnic tables and fire rings."

    6. Riverhurst Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Portville, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 373-0535

    "There’s lots of amenities like volleyball, basketball, playground, swings, all in a safe area away from roads. There’s entrance spots to kayak/ play in the river."

    "Really nice park. Spacious lots. Multiple places to access the Allegheny river (all waterfront areas were booked for our visit). QR codes labeling different trees on the property."

    7. Kinzua East KOA

    6 Reviews
    Westline, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-3662

    "Nice cabins ....little bit noisy but nice setting and close to things to do!"

    "We spent a week there, nice campground. 2 sides border the Alleghany National Forest. Only 7 miles from Kinzua Wolfe marina. Great surroundings. Clean bathrooms, just a nice camp."

    8. Red Oak Campground

    7 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 757-8507

    "The campground owner is pleasant and available when needed. The place was fairly empty and I loved the quiet. Reasonable full hookup rates."

    "I booked a site during the off season, so I had the entire area to myself.  Very friendly staff."

    9. Dewdrop

    9 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  "

    "mak sure which site you book as some of them are walk-ins. A night sky that you can see the Milky Way and more stars then I remember."

    10. Kiasutha

    8 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $40 / night

    "They all seemed decently spaced apart, or at least felt that way because they had trees between. Driveways had old pavement, some were not very level but wouldn’t be a problem if you can level."

    "Pros - Sites are well spaced and most have plenty of trees in between. Shower house is clean.

    Multiple buildings with flush toilets throughout primitive section.

    Large beach area for swimming."

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Cabin Reviews near Limestone, NY

279 Reviews of 50 Limestone Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • A
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Retreat at Fern Hill

    Clean, private, swimming!

    Stayed here multiple times. Cabin is clean, large firepit, huge patio, great swimming pond with a slide. Cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio. Pet Friendly but no fenced area.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

    We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

    Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

     Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

     We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

    Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

    NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Travis S.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Dewdrop

    Spacious

    Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  With this layout you get more privacy with very few sites having and overlapping with other sites. Pitching a tent was easy on the driveway and fairly level. Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair. 

    Bathrooms and shower house was below the standards of many of PA State Parks which we regard as the benchmark for campgrounds at reasonable prices. 

    Boating and biking all accessible from the grounds. No need to drive to the trails at Jakes Rocks.

  • Alex K.
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    Quaker Area- Buffalo Cabin #8

    We head out to Allegany State Park every year in late fall. The cabins are perfect for cooler temperatures and cozying up beside the wood stove. The table and chairs provided inside the cabin are perfect for eating on and prepping food. 

     The buffalo trail is perfect for a weekend getaway, with Cabin 8 far in the corner, providing lots of space between nearby cabins. It is also beside the river and provides a wonderful sound to fall asleep to.

    Shower facilities are just down the road and were very clean! The bathroom facilities on the buffalo cabin loop are also equally clean and warm in the colder temperatures!

  • Kate W.
    May. 12, 2018

    Bova Cottages — Allegany State Park

    A lot of space

    The water is easy to find, bathrooms are available with showers, and the options are tents, cabins, or RV camping. Do not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious.

  • A
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Potter County Family Campground

    A great campground!

    The campground is run by a family who is super nice. The cabins and the bathhouses were extremely clean. I stayed on a full hookup site that had water/electric/ sewer. The sites have Picnic tables and fire rings that are cleaned out.

    The campground was really close to Cherry Springs, where we could go stargazing! It is also close to Lyman Lake where we could go swimming and kayaking and fishing.

    I had an amazing time here and I already have other reservations because it was great for big families!

    There is also a huge ATV trail right across the road that my neighbors rode at all day!

  • S
    May. 27, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Willow Bay

    The camp grounds were great. Staff was very helpful and nice. Camp sites were decently spaced out. Fire wood was priced fairly well but they don’t usually deliver($).and they sell worms at the gate along with ice.

    The RVs had their own loop and tents and cabins were on the water down a wooded trail.

    The reason this was 4/5 is because you have to unload the car then walk everything to the camp. There is no drive up access for tent camping. A wagon is highly encouraged

    Additionally, vault toilets on the tent side and plumbing and showers on the RV side. Bathrooms were very clean and didn’t smell, the showers were hot.

    I saw some boats anchored at sites which I thought was nice. I also got to peek into a cabin and it was pretty cozy.


Guide to Limestone

Cabins near Limestone, New York offer year-round access to the Allegheny Reservoir and surrounding forest areas. The region sits within the glaciated Allegheny Plateau, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,300 feet and heavily forested hillsides that provide natural privacy between many campsites. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, making cabins with heating elements particularly valuable for cold-weather visitors.

What to do

Hiking opportunities: The Red House Area has numerous maintained trails for all experience levels. According to Jeremy H., "This park is a fun place to hike and explore. Check out Thunder rocks and climb boulders the size of a house." Thunder Rocks features massive glacial boulders that create a natural playground for climbers.

Kayaking access: Willow Bay Recreation Area offers direct water access for paddlers. "The water is a great amenity and you can rent canoes and kayaks!!" notes Claudia L., making it convenient for visitors without their own equipment.

Fishing spots: Multiple access points along the Allegheny River provide excellent fishing opportunities. At Riverhurst Park Campground, "Dogs were playing in the water all day plus they have a large field a few yard from our site where we would play fetch!" according to Bella S., highlighting the easy water access.

Nature education: Programs run throughout summer months at several parks. Kelly B. mentions that Allegany State Park "runs daily activities you can go to and learn about different things in nature," perfect for visitors interested in local ecology.

Stargazing: The limited light pollution creates exceptional night viewing conditions. Chuck H. from Kiasutha notes it was the "First place I was ever able to actually see the milky way. Night sky's are so clear."

What campers like

Secluded waterfront sites: Many cabins offer direct water views or access. One visitor to Red Bridge Recreation Area noted, "We lucked out and ended up with a beautiful site in view of the reservoir," while another mentioned that "a few drive-in and walk-in sites have their own short paths to the reservoir."

Cabin variety: Red Bridge Recreation Area offers different accommodation styles. Kevin C. explains: "My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend and somehow ended up booking a full hookup site that was really great. The sites are very spacious and mostly divided with brush."

Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and showers. At Kiasutha, a camper noted "Shower house is clean" and "Multiple buildings with flush toilets throughout primitive section," providing comfort even in more rustic settings.

Wildlife viewing: The forested setting attracts diverse wildlife. One camper at Riverhurst Park Campground recalled "seeing an eagle fly over the river!" while others commonly report deer sightings throughout the camping areas.

Tree identification: Educational features help visitors learn about local ecology. Ryan M. appreciated the "QR codes labeling different trees on the property. Coming from Arizona this was a nice feature and something I'd never seen at another park."

What you should know

Bears are active: Proper food storage is essential at all campgrounds. Katie from Dewdrop warns, "a mom and two cubs ran directly through our camp while having breakfast one morning. Only 10 foot away when the mom stopped to size up our threat level."

Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. Amy W. reminds visitors, "You'll get a chance to relax as there is no cell service or wifi available," while Bill G. adds "There is no cel service here, and you shouldn't need it either."

Distance to supplies: Major stores require significant travel time. Bill G. notes "The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities."

Seasonal closures: Several recreation areas operate on limited schedules. Dewdrop is only open "May 22 to September 1" while others like Red Bridge operate from "May 16 to December 15."

Firewood regulations: Transporting firewood is prohibited to prevent pest spread. Bobby C. advises, "My problem is when you get to the park the small bundles way over priced 35$ lasted for a night. The next day we found camp wood 32"x60" rack for 15$ that lasted us 2 days. Buy firewood outside the park save yourself some cash."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Red Oak Campground focuses on family activities. Erin H. describes: "The 'tent' and daily camper camping area centers primarily around a very large open space, which houses a field, a little kids play area (many huge sized Legos for fort building mini-golf, horseshoes and an inflatable jump pad)."

Nature exploration: Smaller children enjoy discovering local wildlife. At Dewdrop, one family reported their site had "a tiny steam where the kids explores salamanders and toads."

Beach activities: Kiasutha provides designated swimming areas. A visitor noted it has a "Large beach area for swimming" which offers a safe environment for water play.

Activity programs: Organized events keep children engaged. Amanda S. from Dewdrop mentions that "as we arrived, we were still not notified of the infestation and that they were spraying from late April to early June," highlighting the importance of checking for special notices or scheduled maintenance.

Site selection: Some locations offer more privacy between sites. Casey S. warns about Kiasutha: "The dog specific campgrounds are small and spaced kind of close. I'd love to return and try one of the more secluded ones closer to the water."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many sites require additional equipment. Tim J. from Willow Bay explains: "The site was surrounded by 20-25' of woods, so a lot of privacy. We ran low on fresh water, so a 75' hose was long enough to reach the fresh water spigot."

Loop selection: Different camping loops offer varying amenities. Tim J. also notes, "We're staying at Willow Bay again in a few weeks, but in the Aspen Loop. We already drove by our future campsite and it registered 3 bars [of cell service]."

Hookup availability: Not all sites advertised with electric hookups are operational. At Kiasutha, Sam H. reports "There are several RV sites that have the electrical boxes installed but supposedly never had the wires ran and so power is not available yet."

Road conditions: Some areas have deteriorating infrastructure. Sam H. also mentions, "Roads and parking spots in RV section are gravel, which would be fine, except for the ruts from water flow that need filled back in."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Limestone, NY is Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 27 reviews.

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