Cabin camping options in the Rock Hill area span across the Catskill Mountain foothills where elevations range between 1,000-1,800 feet. Most cabin rentals remain open from early April through mid-November, with limited winter availability. Seasonal temperatures typically reach 80°F in summer months and drop to around 20°F during winter.
What to do
Riverside activities: At Oakland Valley Campground, visitors can book cabins directly adjacent to water. "We stayed in the upper section of camp, but there is a middle section and after a lower section where the river is. The sites seemed closer together by the river, but not too bad," notes one camper about the Oakland Valley Campground layout.
Water recreation: Kittatinny Campground offers cabin rentals with tubing packages for the Delaware River. "The most beautiful campsite ever. Don't cheap out. Get the tubing package as well. Also love their camp store!" recommends a visitor to Kittatinny Campground.
Family entertainment: Cabin guests at Jellystone Park Gardiner access scheduled weekend events. "This place is great for kids or diverse groups that all want to do different things. It's very family themed and fun for everyone. However, it can end up being as crowded as an amusement park depending on when you go," mentions one visitor about the activities at Jellystone.
What campers like
Private settings: Neversink Sanctuary offers secluded cabin accommodations with nature access. "This property offers kayaking, tubing, birdwatching and fishing," notes a visitor to Neversink Sanctuary, highlighting the privacy factor that many cabin campers seek.
Kid-friendly amenities: Family cabins at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park include access to water features. "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. Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table," shared a visitor at Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres.
Seasonal flexibility: Boulder Point Campground offers small cabin rentals through multiple seasons. "Great find, and communication with Rich, owner-manager, was super timely!" reports a winter visitor to Boulder Point Campground.
What you should know
Bathroom distance: Most rustic cabins require walking to shared facilities. "Our site was up front and we didn't venture into the park. 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," notes a visitor about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Weekend noise levels: Cabin areas can become lively during summer weekends. "People tend to walk through your campsite constantly. Even adults with their dogs. The bathrooms needed updating and people at the tent area made a comment that it took a while to get a turn at the showers," reports a visitor about their cabin stay.
Limited Wi-Fi: Most cabin rentals have minimal connectivity. "The Wi-Fi is also bad here. My kids enjoyed themselves a lot, and that is what matters, but I don't consider this a 5 star resort," notes a Jellystone visitor about technology limitations.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Many cabin rentals include swimming facilities that operate seasonally. "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there," reports a parent about their stay at Jellystone Park Gardiner.
Activity schedules: Request program calendars when booking cabins. "The campground had a lot of activities but some were repetitive. It looks like Saturdays have the best activities but we were not there on a Saturday," shares one family about their mid-week stay.
Transportation options: Consider renting on-site golf carts for larger cabin accommodations. "Love it here but renting a golf cart is prob not the best option $175 for 2 days and it only goes 5mph I can walk faster than that," advises a visitor about transportation at Jellystone Park.
Tips from RVers
Level parking: Some cabin areas share uneven terrain with RV sections. "Not a whole lot for children to do. There's a bounce pillow to jump on and a really old and rickity swing set and an old metal slide. Also, there's a pool, but that is in a state of disrepair," notes a visitor about the facilities at Deerpark KOA.
Cabin alternatives: Many sites offer both RV hookups and cabin rentals in the same areas. "Our 2nd ever camping trip with our RV and it really was amazing. Our first trip to another campground was disastrous due to hurricanes and leaks, and this trip made everything so much better. So much to do and the campsites are fantastic," shares an RVer about their experience at Jellystone.
Utility connections: Check if cabin rentals include separate electrical hookups for equipment. "Nice. QUIET. Great pool with beverages for the adults.... Making this a yearly trip as well," notes a visitor about Jellystone's amenities.
