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Best Cabin Camping near Preble, NY

374 Reviews

State parks surrounding Preble, New York feature rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Green Lakes State Park Campground offers a "Cabin Colony" with pet-friendly accommodations, while Robert H. Treman State Park provides rustic cabins equipped with basic amenities including beds, refrigerators, and electricity. Watkins Glen State Park Campground cabins are nestled among hardwood forests, offering what one visitor described as "a perfect balance of sunlit clearings and shady retreats." Most cabin rentals include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and gathering. Fillmore Glen State Park Campground, located in Moravia, maintains clean, modern bathroom facilities with hot showers accessible to cabin guests.

Cabin sizes and configurations vary significantly throughout the region's parks. Robert H. Treman's standard cabins contain four twin beds, making them suitable for small families or groups of friends. A larger "double cabin" (cabin 14) is available for bigger groups. According to one camper, "The cabins are rustic buildings with basic amenities. Most cabins are grouped together, which is a good solution if you're planning on camping with friends." At Sampson State Park, "cabins are small but can sleep 3-4 people in one room." KOA cabin camping options near Watkins Glen include both basic and deluxe units. One visitor noted their KOA cabin was "barebones but clean, had a TV, small refrigerator, a bunk bed and full-size bed. Plenty of room for two people." Reservations are essential during peak season (May through October), particularly on weekends and holidays.

Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. While some cabins include refrigerators, cooking facilities are typically limited to outdoor fire rings or basic kitchenettes. One experienced cabin camper at Robert H. Treman recommends "bringing a big air mattress, pushing two of the beds together and putting the air mattress on top" for added comfort. Firewood is available for purchase at most park offices or ranger stations. Cabin guests should also pack flashlights, insect repellent, and appropriate seasonal clothing. The village of Moravia near Fillmore Glen offers "everything you may need, including some great ice cream and pizza," making it convenient to stock up on supplies during a cabin stay.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Preble, New York (46)

    1. Fillmore Glen State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Moravia, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 497-0130

    $17 - $67 / night

    "region of Upstate New York."

    "Awesome little park in the Finger Lakes region with nature on site and lots more to do and explore nearby (wine trails!)."

    2. Green Lakes State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Kirkville, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 637-6111

    $20 - $116 / night

    "Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"

    "There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house."

    3. Empire Haven Nudist Park

    1 Review
    Moravia, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 497-0135

    "We've camped in two rustic cabins over the years."

    4. Taughannock Falls State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Jacksonville, NY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 387-6739

    $20 - $67 / night

    "Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"

    "These are nice sites, didn't seem to fill up too much and you are close to one of the largest gorge waterfalls in the area. Would like to try the cabins there."

    5. Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    89 Reviews
    Watkins Glen, NY
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 535-4511

    $20 - $58 / night

    "Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, making it easy to prepare meals after a day spent exploring the park’s famous Gorge Trail."

    "We (family of 5) stayed at Watkins Glen State Park 8/12/20 to 8/16/20. We were tent camping in Seneca Village and had an absolutely BEAUTIFUL site. There was a good mix of tent and RV campers."

    6. Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Ithaca, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 273-5761

    $17 - $66 / night

    "Doesn't have as many amenities as some of the other area (no showers) but still nice spacious sites with restroom, tables and fire rings."

    "They do have a "upper" and "lower" park. The lower park is where you will find the campground, swimming areas, and a big open field."

    7. Robert H. Treman State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Ithaca, NY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 273-3440

    $20 - $128 / night

    "Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."

    "Treman State Park. The campground has an area with wooded sites, an area with sites in a large field (with hookups for RVs), and an area for the cabins (which looked very cool)."

    8. Bowman Lake State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Oxford, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 334-2718

    $17 - $65 / night

    "We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work."

    "We brought our bikes and explored the many hiking and riding trails on the premises. We loved the swimming beach soaking up the sun and cool refreshing water."

    9. Cayuga Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Cayuga, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 568-5163

    $17 - $107 / night

    "My campsite was very clean and was well equipped with a fire ring picnic table and a restroom nearby. There was a lot of seed weed washed up and you can smell it. That was the only downside."

    "These are non-electric tent camping loops, bathrooms are a short walk from spots, if you have kids there is a playground by the more open spots in the inner part of each loop or you can stay in the more"

    10. Sned Acres Campground

    9 Reviews
    Aurora, NY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 869-9787

    $25 - $99 / night

    "Out site was nicely shaded and across from the small lake. The showers were hot and the facilities were clean. It is a family campground w quiet hours after 9pm, so consider that when booking."

    "The Grounds are well taken care of (although some areas around the playgrounds and pool could have been weed whacked better) there is a lot of grass and wide open areas for playing games, walking your"

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  • Jama A.
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Watkins Glen State Park, New York

    Campers arriving at Watkins Glen State Park are immediately captivated by its dramatic gorge scenery, where 19 waterfalls cascade through narrow stone walls. Their campsites are nestled among hardwood forests, offering a perfect balance of sunlit clearings and shady retreats. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, making it easy to prepare meals after a day spent exploring the park’s famous Gorge Trail. The park’s facilities blend rustic charm with modern comforts: clean flush toilets, hot-water showers, and convenient potable water stations. Hiking enthusiasts appreciate the interconnected trail system, which includes the popular Rim Trail for elevated views of the gorge, as well as more secluded footpaths through hemlock groves. Families particularly enjoy the nearby swimming pool and easy-access picnic areas overlooking Seneca Lake. To simplify travel logistics for out-of-state visitors, many campers opt to pre-book an airport transfer so they can arrive at Ithaca or Elmira–Corning Regional Airport and head straight to the park without the hassle of car rentals. Those planning to explore multiple stops along the Finger Lakes often choose the provider’s reliable city-to-city rides for comfortable, door-to-door transportation between destinations. All in all, Watkins Glen State Park delivers an unforgettable combination of awe-inspiring gorge hikes, well-appointed campsites, and family-friendly amenities. Campers seeking both adventure and relaxation will find this New York treasure hard to surpass.

  • Amanda K.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Sampson State Park Campground

    Back for a 2nd time

    HIGHLIGHTS : 

    Most sites are pretty spacious 

    Pets allowed in some loops 

    Marina convenience store with pontoon boat rentals

    Fishing 

    Swimming 

    Ice cream and concessions stand 

    Arcade room 

    Outdoor movie screen 

    Nice playgrounds 

    Military museum 

    Paved loops - good for bikes and scooters

    NEAR BY ATTRACTIONS: Wineries

    CONS: 

    Electric service boxes are shared in-between sites. This could pose an issue if your power cord is not long enough.

    There is only source for water fill up. This could end up being a very very long wait if you arrive at the same time as other campers.

    Only 2 dump stations

    They don’t allow pull-in camping. Campers MUST be backed in

  • Michele R.
    May. 29, 2019

    Green Lakes State Park Campground

    Mosquito free campground

    Have been camping here off & on since I was 12 (1975). Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 21, 2021

    Robert H. Treman State Park Campground

    Robert H. Treman State Park, NY

    Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area. There are endless waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing holes and bird watching opportunities. The campground has bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, a playground and a dump station. There are cabins, tents and rv sites, some of which are handicapped accessible. Ithaca is also packed with wineries and the finger lakes. A great place to visit!

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Chenango Valley State Park Campground

    Family Oriented

    Campsites are in the woods with picnic tables and fire ring, plenty of shade and a good amount of space between camps. They have so many birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and insects that it was a veritable wonderland Playground and shallow swimming area for children with life guards and a sandy beach and new bath house. They have fishing and boat rentals, however the lake is pretty small and a lot of trees still in the water since a flood. There are nice trails for hiking that go all the way around the lake. I had my 5 year old grandson with me and he loved it but I did have to cut it short when we got rained out.

  • r
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

    Rustic and beautiful

    After meeting up with the owner we went down to the parking area. A dirt trail and park on the side in the grass. You have to walk in about 2 minutes on a trail. The owner has a golf cart with a small wagon and transported our stuff to the campsite and back when we left…he was really nice and very helpful.the trail opened to open grassy areas with surrounding trees where we pitched our tent…a small table and fire ring w grate provided. Also firewood.you get water back up at the barn but the owner was nice and brought us a 5 gal. Jug. Pond stocked with fish…catch and release. We caught some nice bass and bullhead…kids had a blast. Past the pond is the cabin with sitting spots and an open cement fire stove and oven also a fire pit. Theres an outhouse behind the cabin w a seat over a bucket w chemicals…papertowels tp hand sanitizer and disenfectant wipes nicely provided. We did have cellphone signals. Overall a really nice spot to relax and commune w nature.

  • Cheryl W.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Pinecreek Campground

    Beautiful Park, beautiful area could be so much more with a little effort!

    Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.

    Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.

    Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.

  • Trip Over Life
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Robert H. Treman State Park Campground

    Campground with easy access to swimming, hiking, and waterfalls!

    We spent two nights camping at Robert H. Treman State Park. The campground has an area with wooded sites, an area with sites in a large field (with hookups for RVs), and an area for the cabins (which looked very cool). All sites have fire rings and a picnic table. There are also flush toilets and free showers; these facilities were well-maintained and clean. We stayed in site 35 which is a wooded site located at the end of a loop. It was one of the larger, more private sites; reserve it if it is available.

    The park contains nine miles of hiking trails. We hiked the Gorge Trail (2.12 miles) with a return on the Rim Trail (2.09 miles) to create a loop from the campground. The hike took us alongside the gorge of Enfield Glen and past twelve waterfalls. The route was a lot of up and down with terrain through wooded areas as well as on rocks next to the water. However, the stunning views and its variety did not disappoint. Unfortunately the swimming area was closed due to flooding but it would be a perfect ending to this hike on a warm summer day.

    Overall, this park was great. The size was just right with on-site access to hiking and swimming. The nearby amenities of downtown Ithaca was a bonus!

  • Hillary E.
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Watkins Glen State Park Campground

    Kid friendly, beautiful.

    We (family of 5) stayed at Watkins Glen State Park 8/12/20 to 8/16/20. We were tent camping in Seneca Village and had an absolutely BEAUTIFUL site. There was a good mix of tent and RV campers. The bathrooms were clean, the showers were nice and warm. Quiet hours are enforced from 10pm to like 7 or 8am. Firewood and ice are available at the ranger station. Each “village” has a playground for the kids in addition to the large playground near the pool at the entrance to the campground. We didn’t use the pool (though it was open) but got plenty of use out of the playgrounds. The nicest playground was in Tuscarora Village. Tuscarora and Seneca had very nice sites. Onondaga felt like the sites were a little closer to each other or closer to the road. I did not explore any of the other villages but most sites are wooded and offer privacy and seclusion. We had an amazing time hiking and exploring the area and can’t wait to go back.

Guide to Preble

Camping cabins near Preble, New York occupy the rolling hills of central New York, typically at elevations between 1,100-1,300 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, while summer highs average in the mid-80s with occasional thunderstorms. Fall camping season brings colorful foliage from mid-September through late October, with morning fog common around the lakes and valleys.

What to do

Swimming in natural pools: Fillmore Glen State Park Campground features a natural swimming pool with lifeguards during summer months. One visitor noted, "Kids loved the park and swimming in the waterfall beach."

Hiking gorge trails: Explore the dramatic scenery at Watkins Glen State Park Campground, where the Gorge Trail showcases 19 waterfalls. "Watkins Glen was absolutely beautiful. The sites are quite wooded with plenty of space in between. The gorge trail is a MUST," according to one camper.

Kayaking and boating: Green Lakes State Park Campground offers kayak rentals ($7/hour) on its distinctive blue-green lakes. "You can rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful lake. There are miles of trails to explore," mentions a reviewer.

What campers like

Natural swimming areas: Robert H. Treman State Park Campground offers a unique swimming experience at the base of a waterfall. "There is a diving board into a swimming hole filled by a waterfall which draws so many," explains one camper.

Quiet weekday camping: For more solitude, visit mid-week. A camper at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground observed, "We stayed at site 42, which was mostly shady. The upper part of the campground is pretty private, while the lower end near the entrance/exit is more open."

Clean shower facilities: Multiple parks maintain well-kept shower buildings. At Sned Acres Campground, "The showers were hot and the facilities were clean," according to a visitor who stayed during a last-minute trip.

What you should know

Site spacing varies: Campgrounds throughout the region offer different levels of privacy. At Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground, a camper noted, "The tent sites don't have views of the falls or anything, couldn't hear water at night. Deer outside the tent, wildflowers through summer, great leaves in fall."

Reservation timing: For summer weekends, reserve several months ahead. One Watkins Glen visitor advised, "Friendly staff, good patrols at night to keep people from being too noisy, tent sites are nice and shaded."

Winter access limitations: Most parks close cabins and campgrounds from November through April. Bowman Lake State Park remains partially open in winter, with a camper mentioning "the camp ground is open for hiking, x country skiing and snowmobiling."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several parks feature play areas for children. At Green Lakes State Park, "Beach also has a great playground for kids that is perfect for play and swim. Dogs are welcome."

Swimming options: Natural swimming areas provide unique experiences but may have restrictions. A Fillmore Glen visitor mentioned, "Swimming is only allowed in certain parts and there are some pretty steep drop offs so watch the kids close."

Educational opportunities: Empire Haven offers a community atmosphere where "the community enables campers the freedom to socialize and share meals whenever you want to reach beyond the family who came with you."

Tips from RVers

Site levelness: Many older campgrounds have uneven sites. At Robert H. Treman, one RVer noted, "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers."

Electric hookup locations: At Taughannock Falls, a camper advised to "Check out which side the hookups are on. Some not situated on the right side so you'll need extra long cords."

Lake access for larger vehicles: Several campgrounds offer boat launches suitable for RVs towing watercraft. Cayuga Lake State Park includes "Fishing and boat rental if you want to be closer to the water," according to a visitor who enjoyed the variety of activities available.

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