Best Cabin Camping near Otter Lake, NY

Cabins at Old Forge Camping Resort and HTR Adirondacks provide varying accommodation levels near Otter Lake. The Old Forge location features lakeside cabins with basic amenities including electricity and beds, while HTR Adirondacks offers riverside cabins with full hookups. Furnished cabins typically include electricity, beds, and some kitchen facilities. Cabins at West Canada Creek Campground and Golden Beach Campground provide picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals. "Make sure you bring a air mattress!" notes one visitor about the Old Forge cabins.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during summer months when water activities are popular. Old Forge Camping Resort operates year-round with winter cabins available for skiing and snowmobiling enthusiasts. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers traditional KOA-style cabins with more standardized amenities. Pet policies vary significantly—HTR Adirondacks and Old Forge allow pets in select cabins, while other properties restrict animals. A visitor remarked, "We rent the cabin and go to the park every year," highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere at Old Forge.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. The furnishing level varies significantly between properties—some offer basic shelter with limited amenities while others provide refrigerators, microwaves, and heating systems. Many campgrounds with cabins have on-site camp stores selling firewood and basic supplies. HTR Adirondacks and Old Forge Camping Resort maintain small markets for essential items. For more substantial grocery needs, visitors should stock up before arrival as rural locations have limited shopping options. Bathrooms and showers are typically shared facilities located in central buildings rather than inside individual cabins.

Best Cabin Sites Near Otter Lake, New York (28)

    1. Old Forge Camping Resort

    18 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-6011

    "This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State."

    "Close to skiing. Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available."

    2. HTR Adirondacks

    7 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-2700

    "The campground has all amenities necessary to a great camping experience, from electricity to water and sewer hookups. It also has Wi-Fi. There’s a playground and a beach area ."

    "They had a cabin big enough for us and at a very reasonable price. I was traveling with 4 teenage boys (13-14) for my sons 14th birthday."

    3. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina

    8 Reviews
    Forestport, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 831-5077

    $57 - $67 / night

    "They aren't huge, but you'll have enough room to get creative with your parking. Plenty of trees to hang your hammocks on."

    "No cable but you can buy 5g wifi. Staff was nice and older gentlemen that ran archery stand was awesome. Hayride later on tonight. Definatley a return weekend trip next year."

    4. Golden Beach Campground

    13 Reviews
    Raquette Lake, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 354-4230

    $20 / night

    "The campsites inside the park are very crowded so make sure you get one on the road. They are roomier and spaced apart."

    "It’s the standard weird-ass New York thing where you have a site and you can park wherever the hell you want within it (so foreign to me), but you should spend some time with the map."

    5. Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc

    1 Review
    Croghan, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 376-2640

    "Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake."

    6. West Canada Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    Poland, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 826-7390

    $63 - $999 / night

    "Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins."

    "Pros: clean campground, camp store, ice cream/pizza shack, shuttle to tubing, sites are pretty flat, pool is large and clean, quiet hours are enforced. Cons: $5 per dog "surprise" when we arrived."

    7. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    16 Reviews
    Herkimer, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 891-7355

    "I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews

    Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly"

    "Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"

    8. Moffitt Beach Campground

    18 Reviews
    Lake Pleasant, NY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 548-7102

    $22 / night

    "My favorite part about Moffitt Beach Campground is the lake/beach that is nearby!"

    "We stayed at the first site available on ReserveAmerica. Site 9 is kinda weird- there is a big tank thing up there, quite close to the site. I wouldn’t stay at that site again."

    9. Cranberry Lake Campground

    20 Reviews
    Cranberry Lake, NY
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 848-2315

    $20 / night

    "First thing about Cranberry Lake: the staff are wonderful. We arrived when the check in staff had the day off."

    "They are just as great in a library as they are outside.

    • Compact: While they don’t fold down as small as a pair of traditional headphones, they are pocket-sized and can easily be stored in a jacket"

    10. DevilDoc Campsites

    14 Reviews
    Caroga Lake, NY
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 844-1591

    $15 - $25 / night

    "Rustic camping with all the amenities awaits you at Devil Doc campsites. You will find three tent sites and a small cabin with loft on the property presently."

    "He and his buddy, Rick, live on acres and acres of forested property, with my favorite campsites located at a seemingly magical pond surrounded by beautiful pine and birch trees."

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Cabin Reviews near Otter Lake, NY

157 Reviews of 28 Otter Lake Campgrounds


  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 13, 2021

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Old Forge Camping Resort, NY

    My family and I have been visiting Old Forge Camping Resort for 20+ years. This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State. The visitors/welcome center has everything you need, including firewood, sweatshirts and homemade breakfast sandwiches. There is endless RV camping, tent camping, cabins and cottages available. Make sure you book far enough in advance. We typically book 1 year prior for the cottages.

    The bathrooms and grounds are well maintained and accessible from wherever you are in the park. There are hiking, biking and running trails galore. A volleyball court, playground and even a lake to fish or rent paddle boards. There is a bus from the campground that takes you to enchanted forest safari, which is a great way to avoid parking. Would recommend 100%

  • Y
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Good facility, lacks much to do

    We were there 4th of July weekend, and the park was fully booked. Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center.

    The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area.

    For us, a drawback was a lack of any hikes connecting to the campsite.

  • Elizabeth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2020

    Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc

    Sleepaway camp, family camp, day use

    Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake. Sleeping in cabins with bunk beds, swimming, canoes, and a high ropes course, gathering around the campfire to end the day- Beaver Camp has it all.

    Weekend and week long programming for youth and families, or site rental of cabins and platform tents is available, as well as day use access to the beach and high ropes course.

    This camp is a great way to access a beautiful area in a way customized for your family!

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Caroga Lake Campground

    Overall, nice.

    We spent a relatively quiet long weekend here on loop F 97, which is a bit removed from the main campground. It was a bit noisy on Saturday night but nothing disturbing.  This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car). Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table.

    There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries.  There are quite a few roadside firewood sellers that are reasonably priced.  The fire pit does not have a narrow grilling grate so bringing something to ensure your food won't fall through the widely spaced bars is helpful.  

    As I said, our site was out of the main population, but it was a bit of a hike to the restroom which is something to keep in mind if you've really got to get to a bathroom first thing in the morning.  

    There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Gloverville, so keep this in mind if you are planning on picking up essentials when you arrive.  

    There are no sites with electric.

  • T
    Jun. 13, 2019

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Rustic camping in the foothills of the Adirondacks

    Rustic camping with all the amenities awaits you at Devil Doc campsites. You will find three tent sites and a small cabin with loft on the property presently. There are plans to expand into another cabin for the bathhouse. A RV trailer is currently being used as the bathrooms as well as a common room for hanging out. Future expansion will see a group site near the upper pond get developed, and a leanto with a glass face. (!) firewood is also available on the premises.  Free to roam around the property, you will inevitably end up hanging around Rich up near his house. The patio is always alive with music, people, and chipmunks who horde peanuts. Basketball is always an option (Rich is a big fan), as well as chilling near the ponds and creeks. The local store is a short 3 mile ride away, if there is anything you forgot, or Rich doesn’t have. Rich could be the most hospitable host we’ve had so far. Music, libations, fire wood and coffee. All were offered and shared. We had a great time there, and will be back. 

    The Devil Doc Campsite are just inside the Adirondack Park foothills. With close proximity to Northville and Gloversville, the world is never that far away. Or a good restaurant. The PeckHill state forest is close by for mountain biking. You can park at the trailhead on CR 101, or at Stump City brewing, to ride the trails. Lots of hiking and great fishing are found in the area, along with plenty of water sport opportunities.

    My son and I had a great weekend there, and will surely be back. Soon!

  • Carrie H.
    Oct. 9, 2018

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Winter is the In Off Season

    Close to skiing. Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available. The staff will help you with snow removal and we have even had Valentine Weekend with chocolates and Champagne delivered to our cabin. Call them and plan a winter weekend with no worries.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2024

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Great Family Campground

    This campground has it all. Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins. We love staying here, the facilities are clean and big showers.

  • Michelle  C.
    Jun. 21, 2017

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    Lots of fun for the whole family

    We stayed her for the first time and compared to most KOAs we have stayed at this one was far better. I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews

    Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly- has K-9 area for dogs to run off leash and do agility course

    Lots of activities

    Themed cabins

    Almost all camping sites are on the water

    You can go tubing from one end of the creek to the other- bring your own tube

    Playground

    Pool

    Basketball court

    Shuffle board

    Level Sites

    Full hook-ups

    Across the street from Herkimer Diamond Mine

    We had lots of fun, we spent one day at the mines and the next day we tried to do as many activities as we could- wiffle ball, made pinwheels, volleyball with a giant volleyball, bingo, family relay, ice cream social and dance party. Great time, clean campground, great staff.

    For my full review visit: openboxreviews.com

  • r
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    great place to camp

    Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed play area for pets...nice playground for the kids....a really nice place to camp


Guide to Otter Lake

Cabin camping near Otter Lake, New York, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at the serene Nicks Lake Adirondack Preserve, where motorized boats are not allowed, ensuring a peaceful experience.
  • Explore the hiking trails and biking paths at the well-reviewed Old Forge Camping Resort, which also features a playground and volleyball court for family fun.
  • Experience the tranquility of the West Canada Creek Campground, where tubing rentals are available for a fun day on the water.

Discover the beauty of the Adirondacks

Some prices for cabin camping range from $75 to $150

  • Rates at the Old Forge Camping Resort can vary, with cabins available for around $150 per night, depending on the season and amenities.
  • The Nicks Lake Adirondack Preserve offers cabin accommodations starting at approximately $100, making it a budget-friendly option for families.
  • For a unique experience, consider the Cedar Creek Cabin, where prices are around $75, perfect for those looking to enjoy ATV trails and local dining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Otter Lake, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Otter Lake, NY is Old Forge Camping Resort with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.

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