Cabins near Olivebridge, New York range from basic to fully equipped accommodations in the Catskill Mountain region. Located within the Hudson Valley about 100 miles north of New York City, the area sits at elevations between 500-2,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal variations. Most cabin rental facilities operate from April through October, with limited winter availability at select locations.
What to do
Hiking trails: 20 minutes from camp. Near Mills Norrie State Park Campground, you'll find excellent hiking opportunities along the Hudson River. "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," notes Michael G.
Water recreation: swimming and boating. The cabin accommodations at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground provide access to water activities. As one visitor mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee to use your paddleboards/kayaks etc. Worth every penny." The park maintains clean swimming areas with lifeguards during summer months.
Historic sites: within 30 minutes. Cabins serve as convenient bases for visiting nearby landmarks. "Close by is the Roosevelt Presidential Library and house, Vanderbilt House, and even further out is Woodstock and plenty of other cool parks," explains Larissa C. about staying at Mills Norrie State Park Campground.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: natural separation. Cabin campers at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds appreciate the natural setting. Kathy G. notes, "Rip Van Winkle is a beautiful campground, it's well run, well maintained, and has a lot to do! I was a little skeptical that we wouldn't get to choose our site, but you can't go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated."
Creek access: in-camp water features. Several cabin locations offer direct water access. "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," shares Kyla B. about her experience at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds.
Evening quiet: enforced policies. Most cabin facilities maintain quiet hours for guest comfort. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, Jody B. appreciated the "Nice. QUIET. Great pool with beverages for the adults.... Making this a yearly trip as well."
What you should know
Cabin amenity variation: inspect before booking. Cabin facilities vary widely between locations. At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, Jason E. notes, "We did use the laundry room, which needed some updates, especially some lighting. It has a pretty large staircase and at night with a handful of laundry, it was a little scary navigating without lights."
Seasonal considerations: weather readiness. Most cabins near Olivebridge operate seasonally with specific weather challenges. A visitor at Lake Taghkanic observed, "This was our second time coming to this campground and our second time getting dumped on by the rain, but have no fear!! The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection!"
Reservation timing: book early for peak season. Cabin accommodations fill quickly during summer months. Robert M. commented about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley: "This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: scheduled events. Families staying in cabins should check event calendars. Jennifer I. notes about Jellystone Park Gardiner, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity."
Pool access: family-friendly swimming. Multiple cabin locations offer swimming facilities. Amanda S. explains about Jellystone Park, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."
Playground proximity: site selection matters. When booking cabins with children, consider proximity to play areas. Stephanie H. shares about Jellystone Park, "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: terrain challenges. Visitors staying in cabin accommodations near RV areas note terrain variability. Ian R. comments about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley: "This is what I want for a Catskill campground. It is not a concrete pad haven and yes, there is mud. Our site was even and easy to level on."
Full-hookup options: alternative to cabins. Those traveling with RVs can find full-hookup sites at most cabin-offering campgrounds. Kasey M. shares about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley: "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."
Bathroom proximity: cabin selection strategy. When choosing between cabin types without bathrooms, location matters. At Brookside Campground, David S. notes, "The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean."
