Cabins near Pine Bush, New York offer a comfortable camping experience in the western Catskill Mountains region, where elevations range from 400 to 800 feet. The area features mixed hardwood forests and accessible hiking trails, with the camping season typically running from April through late October. Most cabins in this region close for winter months due to the area's average snowfall of 45 inches per year.
What to do
Swimming and water activities: Boulder Point Campground provides access to water recreation with cabin rentals that include bathrooms and showers on property. "Great find, and communication with Rich, owner-manager, was super timely!" notes a visitor to Boulder Point Campground.
Visit local wineries: Multiple vineyards operate within a 20-minute drive of cabin rentals. A Dyrt representative who visited Boulder Point noted, "This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
River recreation: Cabin rentals at Oakland Valley Campground offer riverside locations with fishing opportunities. "We spent most of early spring at Oakland Valley right on the river. Even though covid really forced a shutdown on activities, this one was of my kids favorite places of the year. They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around," reports a visitor.
What campers like
Family-friendly environment: Korns Campground provides cabin rentals with utilities. A camper mentioned, "We had a nice tent site (92) along the river. I called myself captain planet because I fished a coffee cup from the river. Will definitely be staying again."
Water access: Campers appreciate cabins positioned near streams or rivers. "It was a beautiful site to camp out. The staffs are friendly and very attentive. Our location was by the river and did not disappoint," notes a guest at Oakland Valley Campground.
Peaceful settings: Some cabin rental locations offer quieter experiences than others. A visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley noted, "This is a large family campground with tons of stuff to do, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. I really enjoyed our visit."
What you should know
Site conditions vary significantly: Cabin sites at Korns Campground differ in privacy and layout. "The campgrounds were clean and beautiful. We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area," one camper reported.
Seasonal considerations: Most cabins operate within specific timeframes. A visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley observed, "There must be new management because many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering."
Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse wildlife. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish. The nearby towns are adorable and offer shopping, hiking, farms, and more," noted a camper at Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Tips for camping with families
Pool facilities: Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres offers water recreation for children of different ages. "Our family enjoyed it! My kids are between the ages of 14 - 4. They all had smiles on their faces. There's a fun splash park with water slides and 2 pools, restaurant onsite, clean bathrooms and showers," reports a family visitor.
Activity scheduling: Programs vary throughout the week. A visitor to Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres noted, "This was a wonderful maiden voyage for us! Very family friendly and lots to do."
Cabin selection: For families with small children, cabin location matters. "This is a very nice campground for families. Has a lot of activities and facilities for campers. It is a bit more open and campsite can be a bit close to each other. But the place was very clean a friendly," observed a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Neversink River Resort requires careful site selection. "We were there at the end of the season, which we loved bc we practically had this huge campground to ourselves. Our spot backed up to the river, which was great, but we had to try 2 different spots bc some of them are VERY un level," notes an RVer.
Amenities for longer stays: RVers with cabins appreciate facilities for extended visits. "Very friendly staff. The grounds are great. Certain loops/areas definitely better than others. But this space has loads of potential," reports a camper at Neversink River Resort.
Delivery services: Some campgrounds offer conveniences for cabin guests. "A quiet natural campground for nature lovers. Lots of organized activities are closed but the stores are open via Campers App with free delivery to your site!" mentioned a visitor to Neversink River Resort.
