Cabin camping options near Mamaroneck, New York range from basic accommodations to more developed facilities. Most locations sit within forested settings in the Hudson Valley region at elevations between 200-1,000 feet. Winter temperatures typically drop to 20°F while summer highs reach the mid-80s, making seasonal preparation essential for comfort.
What to do
Hiking at Harriman State Park: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center provides access to numerous hiking trails. "Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever," notes one visitor. The center also allows you to "do a hike around the lake" according to another camper.
Water activities: Croton Point Park offers swimming access with safety measures. "Swim but only within buoys and when a life guard is present," explains one camper. The park also features "gorgeous scenery along the river and a private beach which is opened from Wednesday to the weekend with life guards on duty."
Seasonal events: Wildwood State Park hosts special activities during different times of year. "I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away," reports one camper. Another notes, "We came in October to celebrate Halloween in sleepy hollow! This is a great campsite and reasonably priced."
What campers like
Access to natural features: Heckscher State Park provides proximity to bodies of water. A visitor states, "You can bike into the campground... you can ride the loop around to the beach; you can also drive to the beach." The park also offers "hiking trails and a place where you can rent a kayak."
Proximity to urban amenities: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation balances nature with nearby conveniences. "It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. And yet it's only about a 15 minute drive to a large mall with movies, shopping, and restaurants," explains one visitor.
Well-maintained facilities: Most camping cabins near Mamaroneck maintain clean facilities. At Camp Glen Gray, visitors note "cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood," while a West Point FMWR Round Pond visitor emphasized that "bath houses are absolutely spotless."
What you should know
Campfire restrictions: Fire policies vary significantly between cabin sites. At Camp Glen Gray, "many camp sites open to rent. Cabins - Leanto - Tent Sites" are available, and cabins come "stocked with firewood." At other locations, fire rings may be limited or require rental.
Seasonal availability: Most cabin camping facilities near Mamaroneck have limited availability during peak seasons. Wildwood State Park operates from "April 1 to October 10," while Heckscher State Park's season runs from "May 26 to September 3."
Transportation logistics: Some locations require special transportation arrangements. At the Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, "this campsite is accessible by public transportation. There is a shuttle run by the campsite to and from Tuxedo Park Train Station (reservations on shuttle required)."
Tips for camping with families
Accessible playgrounds: Several camping cabins near Mamaroneck feature play areas. At Round Pond Recreation Area, one camper was "very impressed with the playground on site," while at Croton Point Park, visitors mention "a decent playground for young kids."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many locations offer wildlife encounters. At Croton Point Park, "there are lots of bunnies," while Heckscher State Park campers report seeing "deer, rabbits, turtles."
First-time camping considerations: Several locations work well for beginners. As one Croton Point Park visitor shared, "I took my 5 year-old-son and wife, all of us first time campers. This place was great. The site was very nice, all the people friendly and area beautiful."
Tips from RVers
Utility connections: For those bringing RVs, hookup availability varies. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, "the water hoses provided are plenty long. We didn't need to use our hose at all, just the filter," while at Wildwood State Park, "there was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site."
Site spacing considerations: RV sites have varying degrees of separation. At Croton Point Park, "both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded," whereas Mahlon Dickerson offers "large, wooded campsites with electric and water. It's beautiful and quiet."
Dump station access: When camping in RVs, waste disposal facilities matter. Mahlon Dickerson provides "electric and water hookups and a dump station," and Round Pond Recreation Area includes "sanitary-dump" facilities that one camper found "beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless."
