Best Cabin Camping near New Paltz, NY
Several campgrounds within driving distance of New Paltz, New York provide rustic cabins with varying levels of amenities. Jellystone Park Gardiner features hundreds of cabin rentals with electricity, picnic tables, and fire rings. Mills Norrie State Park Campground offers cabin accommodations with access to hiking trails along the Hudson River. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground includes cabin options with nearby lake access for swimming and boating. According to one visitor at Sebago Cabin Camp, "The cabins are rustic but there's what you need: cots, electricity, a fridge." Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds or cots, refrigerators, and outdoor cooking areas, though bathroom facilities are typically shared and centrally located.
Pet-friendly cabins can be found at multiple locations, with policies varying by campground. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres offers rustic cabins particularly suited for families with young children. As one camper noted, "We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby." Copake Camping Resort provides three different types and sizes of rental cabins in a quiet setting. Reservations are essential during peak season (May through October), with most facilities closing during winter months. Many cabins require minimum stays of 2-3 nights, especially on weekends and holidays.
Most cabin rentals provide basic necessities but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from simple fire rings with cooking grates to cabins with refrigerators and hot plates. Firewood is typically available for purchase on-site. Camp stores at larger facilities like Jellystone Park stock essential groceries, camping supplies, and souvenirs. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring food and supplies, as the nearest grocery stores may be 20-30 minutes away by car. Many cabins include outdoor picnic tables and fire pits for cooking and dining.
