Cabin camping near Staatsburg, New York offers rustic to modern lodging options throughout the Hudson Valley region. Located between the Hudson River and Taconic Mountains at elevations ranging from 180 to 500 feet, this area experiences mild summers with average temperatures of 75-85°F. Winter cabin rentals remain available at select locations with seasonal heating systems.
What to do
Hiking to Bash Bish Falls: Taconic State Park serves as a convenient base camp for waterfall exploration. "There are plenty of hiking trails nearby and of course, trails to Bash Bish Falls which is beautiful. It was low the first time we visited and we were able to make it to the top of the falls to go swimming and the views were incredible," notes Jackie G. from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park.
Swimming in natural settings: The swimming areas at Lake Taghkanic provide refreshing alternatives to cabin living. "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campground. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten," reports Kurt S. about lake access at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
Historic site visits: The nearby FDR Presidential Library and Vanderbilt House lie within 20-30 minutes of many cabin rental locations. As a camper notes, "There are a lot of sweet stuff to see near the park. Close by is the Roosevelt Presidential Library and house, Vanderbilt House, and even further out is Woodstock and plenty of other cool parks."
What campers like
Spacious cabin layouts: The cabins at Thousand Trails Rondout Valley provide ample space for groups. "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," mentions Jason E. from Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Privacy between units: Some Staatsburg cabin rentals offer more seclusion than others. "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up," explains Stephanie H. about cabin location considerations at Jellystone Park Gardiner.
Direct water access: Several cabins provide creek or riverside locations. "We spent two separate weekends at this campground; one during October and the other during early May. Camping here during October was, by far, better. The foliage was turned to all hues of orange, yellow, green, and red," shares Larissa C. about seasonal experiences at Mills Norrie State Park Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal availability variations: Most cabin rentals around Staatsburg operate from April/May through October/November. "The campground was nicely maintained and space was restricted between sites due to Covid. Firewood wasn't available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some," Rebecca Y. mentions about supply availability at Mills Norrie State Park.
Bathroom facility conditions: Bathroom cleanliness varies significantly between locations and seasons. "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 to Jellystone Park.
Train noise considerations: Some cabin locations experience nighttime train sounds. "It was situated right across the Hudson River from a highly active nighttime freight train route, and the noise from the horns and then being awake for a few minutes as the train clattered by," notes a recent guest.
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Plan around weekend programming at family-focused cabin campgrounds. "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," explains Jennifer I. about Jellystone Park Gardiner.
Swimming options: Select cabins with age-appropriate water features nearby. "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also. My older kids preferred a deeper pool but they still had a great time," Amanda S. advises about Jellystone Park Gardiner's facilities.
Indoor backup locations: Some cabin campgrounds provide indoor recreation spaces for rainy days. "Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days," mentions a visitor to Lake Taghkanic about their amenities beyond outdoor activities.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for level access: Some cabin areas share infrastructure with RV sections. "There are only a handful of sites with electric hookups and only one (site 51) is level. Some have a steep descent off the road, abs there's a lip on the road that can scrape bottom of campers/RVs," warns Kathy L. about Interlake RV Park & Campground.
Quiet hour enforcement: RV and cabin areas typically maintain the same quiet time policies. "The campers don't respect the quiet time at night and morning too. A lot noises until 2 am and early from 6 am," reports Elizabeth M. about overnight conditions.
Off-season considerations: Winter cabin camping requires different preparations than summer stays. "We stayed here for 9 days in July 2021. Campground is empty during the week, and more crowded on weekends," notes a visitor about seasonal occupancy patterns.
