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Several state parks near South Plymouth offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Bowman Lake State Park Campground provides rustic cabins in a wooded setting with access to fishing and swimming. Gilbert Lake State Park features spacious two-bedroom cabins with full kitchens, screened porches, and fireplaces. Chenango Valley and Oquaga Creek State Parks also offer cabin options with electric hookups and basic furnishings. "Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room. Also in the main room with a fireplace, futon, and table with benches. Screened-in porch that had a toilet area. Full kitchen with fridge, oven and sink."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most state park cabins require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from May through October. KOA campgrounds in the area, including Unadilla KOA, offer cabin rentals with more amenities than traditional state park accommodations. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins being pet-friendly while others prohibit animals. According to one visitor, "Off Grid Sunset View Sleeping Cabin provides a more secluded experience with basic amenities including drinking water and toilet facilities."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from full kitchens with refrigerators and ovens to simple fire rings outside. Lebanon Reservoir Campground and Green Lakes State Park maintain well-stocked camp stores for basic supplies. Electricity is available in most cabins, though heating options vary by season and location. One camper noted that at Gilbert Lake State Park, "We had better than average cell phone service near/in the cabin with AT&T," which may be important for those needing to stay connected.
"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."
from $17 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room."
"I’ve been here so many times, camping in tents and also in the cabins. There are a couple different sections to choose from."
from $17 - $156 / night
Check Availability"Campsites are in the woods with picnic tables and fire ring, plenty of shade and a good amount of space between camps."
"This is a beautiful park, the hiking is great with varied trails, nice changes in elevation due to the glacial geology of the landscape, and scenic vistas overlooking 2 beautiful lakes."
from $17 - $123 / night
Check Availability"The sites themselves are all in the open, imagine parallel parking your rig off the side of a road, with a nice forest behind you. That's kind of the deal here."
"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."
from $20 - $116 / night
Check Availability"A bit off the beaten path for a KOA, but nearly sold out in early October nonetheless. Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek."
"No one problems getting out 40ft coach parked. Very quiet stay."
"Sites are large with a good buffer, fire ring & grill. Good mix of tent & trailer. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Great little lake for swimming & fishing."
"Nice park with area loops that all have a central bath house. Cute cabins sprinkled all around the park. Lake with a nice beach and swimming area. Carry in boating."
from $17 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Wifi was good."
"The lake is good sized and clean. The property has beautiful fields and a creek that runs along the back. This is not a party campground and people are not packed in on top of each other."
"It is pet friendly. We stayed with our 3 small children. Enjoyed bike riding through the park. water was beautiful. Lots of waterfront access."
"Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego"
from $14 - $26 / night
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RangerStopped here on my way from Maine to Ohio. I booked via Harvest Hosts and chose to boondock since they had a market (pay for food instead of a booking fee) and I was pleasantly surprised with the overall location. The entire farm is in great condition, the roads are marked well, there are several trails, plenty of wildlife, and just a generally pleasant experience. Loaded up on some goods at the market.
ScoutSpaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
ScoutAlways have a good time, staff is always friendly. Ive been coming here since i was a kid my grandparents always had a seasonal here.
GuideReally liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
TravelerThis campground is beautiful. The lake is good sized and clean. The property has beautiful fields and a creek that runs along the back. This is not a party campground and people are not packed in on top of each other. The little store is cute & affordable and the owners are on site 24/7.
ScoutGilbert Lake State Park is located about 11 miles north of Oneonta, New York. I have camped here for a number of summers at their Hilltop Section, never dissapointed. There are a few trails that traverse the park for a few miles that are always green and shady. The lake offers swimming and kayaking. There is a concession stand and even a small museum that chronicles the efforts of the national CCC program under Roosevelt that constructed the park in the 1930's. After a long day of hiking, the campgrounds hot showers offer a great reprieve.
ScoutNow that All Star Baseball purchased this Oneonta campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you are not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their"primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all cleared...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting any campsites elsewhere. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.
GuideWe've stayed here half a dozen times, usually for an evening along our camping trips. We did stay an extra day once to do some of the activities available.
It's a bit of a haul to get to the campground and the first time we were sure that we had missed a turn as we left Herkimer and headed up smaller and more winding roads to the campground. The turn off to the campground comes up fast and is quite sharp so be on the lookout for it.
The campground has many sites including back in and pull through. Not the largest of sites, but lots of green space to give the campground a park like feel. Some camp sites are right along the West Canada Creek. You can swim/wade in it, in addition to riding rafts along it.
There is a working "diamond" mine at the campground where you can try your hand at mining, or just buy some of the crystals that someone else did the work to get. There is a nice restaurant open most days (we have always managed to miss the days that it's open) in addition to stands near the mine that sell hot dogs and burgers.
There is a nice, large pool. In the park like area around it they have stands that sell mixed drinks, and others that sell ice cream and other deserts. The camp store is medium-large and has supplies, food, souvenirs (including Herkimer Diamond), etc.
ScoutLong read, but so worth it! Below is the review that I posted last August after our vacation. Mind you, the vacation for my immediate family has been 10 years in a row and when I was a kid the same! The incident that happened was with our friends and therefore when I wrote the review, it stated what I witnessed! I was hoping that management changed and/ or they fixed the problems so I was willing to give it another try, I mean, this has been apart of my childhood and my children’s so why not! I called today, lady was super nice and helping me look through all the campsites because we come with so many people! I paid and then friends of ours called. After they called, our friends said that my reservation was cancelled. What??? So I called back thinking it was something on my end. I then had to wait for management to call back. Called back, and whoever I spoke with was extremely rude! She basically told me I was never welcome back and that the owners said so! Now mind you through this whole thing, I never talked to the owners. So do the owners only take one side of the story? I’m not even someone that this incident directly happened to! I said, well can I please speak to your manager or the owner. No, i am the manager, you are not welcome back. I told her that everyone in our party will probably cancel as well and her response was“I’m just waiting for 1 person to call me”! I said a few choice words and I hung up. CRYING. WHAT????? Are you discriminating me because of an issue you had with another camper???? I can’t believe what this has amounted to. So instead of dealing with your issues you just don’t allow people back? Instead of having the owner or management actually call and have a respectful, which was not had, conversation with someone you just brush it off! I have come to Herkimer longer than some of these people have worked there! I really don’t have words for how I feel. And to make matters worse I always go over my dad’s anniversary of his death, August 5, because this was his favorite place and now I can’t go and neither can my children. Great job herkimer diamond mines koa! I applaud you on your discrimination, disrespect and the lack of empathy you have for your campers! Especially the ones who have been a constant! I’m assuming Phil and his wife are still management, good luck! And to the campers that wish to go there, I really hope you enjoy yourselves because it truly is an amazing place. Unfortunately, my memories had to stop here! August 2025 This review is extremely hard for me to write, but what I had witnessed for a week of being there is disgusting& just simply not right. My family has been coming to Herkimer KOA for decades. Throughout the years, we have shown many other families this"gem"... or so we thought. This year was a bit different, there are new camp managers... This week I have witnessed human waste being sprayed all over campsites, management that discredits everything you say, management that thinks its okay to have charges on your bill that they cant even explain, ice cream cart that closes right before the last kid orders& leaves in tears, bathrooms that are disgusting! This is NOT THE HERKIMER I REMEMBER AS A KID! If you look on google, the owners of this campground is a family that has owned it for 50 years! That's amazing& kudos to them! But Phil, Phil is going to ruin every ounce of what they have worked so hard for!& being a business owner, you want management there representing YOU! Doing what YOU would do if you were there. Those owners should not be receiving mine& my friends reviews today if management did their job! Unfortunately, again very hard to say, we will not be returning if Phil is there.& I can honestly say, that the 14-20 families we bring every time, that spend thousands of dollars, will not be as well! Thank you Phil for ruining a vacation I personally held so close to my heart.& because you don't care about how you treat people& how you manage, you have lost years& years& years of loyalty.
Camping cabins near South Plymouth, New York sit within the scenic Central New York region at elevations ranging from 1,000-1,800 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with winter temperatures often dropping below freezing, while summer camping season runs from May through October with average highs of 75-85°F. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially for weekends during peak summer months.
**Hiking trails: Access trails directly from campsites at Oquaga Creek State Park, which offers multiple marked routes. "There are plenty of well-marked trails to hike. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were very friendly," notes a visitor.
**Kayaking on Chenango River: Bring your own kayak or rent from outfitters in the region during summer months. A camper at Bowman Lake State Park shares, "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."
**Fishing: Most lakes in the area are stocked with trout and bass, requiring a New York fishing license. "As fisherman we loved that the rangers told us that the lake was regularly stocked with trout and other game fish," reports a Bowman Lake visitor.
**Stargazing: The rural location provides limited light pollution. A camper at Oquaga Creek notes, "You can kayak and swim in the lake, and see incredible stars at night."
**Private, wooded sites: Most cabins are situated with natural buffers. A camper at Chenango Valley State Park explains, "Campsites are in the woods with picnic tables and fire ring, plenty of shade and a good amount of space between camps."
**Beach access: Several parks maintain swimming beaches with lifeguards during summer months. "The beach area is well staffed and clean. Changing areas are available as well as a splash pad for the little kids," reports a visitor to Glimmerglass State Park.
**Wildlife viewing: Early mornings provide best opportunities for spotting local fauna. "They have so many birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and insects that it was a veritable wonderland," notes a Chenango Valley camper.
**Clean facilities: Most parks maintain regularly serviced bathhouses and shower facilities. A Glimmerglass camper states, "It is clean, great bathroom and showers. Very friendly campers and plenty to do at camp grounds and around the area."
**Cabin amenities vary widely: Confirm what's included before booking. At Unadilla KOA, "Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek. The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office."
**Seasonal limitations: Most park cabins close by early October. One camper notes, "Memorial Day weekend, campground was full but never felt crowded. Sites are large with a good buffer, fire ring & grill."
**Cell service: Signal strength varies by location and carrier. A visitor to Chenango Valley cautions, "No cell service or wifi which didn't bother me but could some."
**Weather preparedness: The region experiences frequent summer thunderstorms. "We had never been to site before so when we booked, we thought we were next to a bathroom. Turns out you had to walk through woods to get there in the mud. Our entire campsite was flooded."
**Playground access: Several parks offer updated play equipment. At Chenango Valley State Park, "Playground and shallow swimming area for children with life guards and a sandy beach and new bath house."
**Biking opportunities: Paved roads within parks are suitable for children. A camper at Green Lakes State Park advises, "Would recommend bringing your bikes. Great that the campground is just far enough from the lake/park, which makes it a bit more private."
**Swimming beaches: Most lakes have designated swimming areas with lifeguards during peak season. "The beach is great and well kept," reports a Glimmerglass visitor.
**Educational opportunities: Parks often host ranger-led programs. "This was a great campground – very family-friendly. My kids spent a week with my parents there, there were lots of sites that were separated from each other by small patches of words, which made it more private."
**Site leveling: Many campsites require additional equipment for leveling. At Lebanon Reservoir Campground, "Sites are mostly level, but some did slant quite a bit. Hookups are well located and modern."
**Reservation timing: Book well in advance for sites with full hookups. A Green Lakes State Park visitor notes, "There are many sites with electric available at every site. There are some sites with full hook-up available and also specific areas that allow pets."
**Access routes: Some parks have narrow access roads. At Bowman Lake State Park, "Campground is a maze of campsites through densely wooded forests so it's pretty private and shady even though it's full no matter what season we visited."
**Generator policies: Most state parks restrict generator use to specific hours. "No hookups but that means people have generators, though the campsites are big and you won't necessarily hear your neighbor running theirs."
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