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No RV sites a step up from tent camping.
They have rustic cabins. Theae do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it.
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Cabin facilities in Harriman State Park accommodate visitors seeking an outdoor retreat with basic comforts. Sebago Cabin Camp offers rustic, four-wall cabins furnished with cots and refrigerators while lacking more elaborate amenities. "These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge," noted one visitor. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center provides elevated wooden platforms for a more structured camping experience along with traditional cabin rentals, both offering electricity and simple furnishings.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Military personnel and veterans have exclusive access to additional cabin options at West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area and Round Pond Recreation Area, where accommodations feature more substantial amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when demand peaks. While some locations permit pets in cabin accommodations, others maintain strict no-pet policies. A camper noted that Sebago has "a ton of activities like outdoor movies and communal bonfires on weekends," making it popular for family stays.
Most cabins include basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing indoor hotplates or small refrigerators. Campers frequently mention the lack of cell service as both a challenge and benefit. On-site markets exist at several locations, though their inventory is typically limited to essential items. Harriman State Park cabins offer the closest cabin camping options to Tomkins Cove, providing a convenient retreat accessible within a short drive from the New York metropolitan area.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Tomkins Cove (44)
1. Croton Point Park
"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability2. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"They offer cabins and campsites. We spent 4 nights in the campsite area and this is a first class facility. Very clean. "
"Beautiful lakes all over the place. The AMC camp in Harriman is fantastic too! Those are reserved and paid cabins and platforms."
3. West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
"Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"
"We were very impressed with the playground on site!"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability4. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"They have rustic cabins. Theae do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"Near lake Welch- which is phenomenal for easy nearly- beach like camping. The cabins are "rustic" - but there's what you need: cots, electricity, a fridge."
from $74 - $130 / night
Check Availability5. West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability6. Jellystone Park™ Gardiner
"This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers."
"Site#22 included a large concrete pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and large fire ring. Everything was in great condition. It was nice having plenty of space to not be on top of our neighbors."
7. Peace and Carrots Farm Bluebird Tiny Home
"In September my Girlfriend (who has never been camping) and I made the trip to New York."
from $90 / night
Check Availability8. Camp Glen Gray
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability9. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."
"Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
10. High Point State Park Campground
"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."
"My first time camping at High Point State Park, Sawmill Area, September 2019. I chose a campsite close to the restrooms and water spigot."
from $5 - $20 / night
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Cabin Reviews near Tomkins Cove, NY
338 Reviews of 44 Tomkins Cove Campgrounds
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RangerStokes State Forest
Cozy Cabins and Serene Trails
Rented a cabin in November (#009) and again in December (#008) of 2021. I favored Cabin 8, the kitchen and bathroom were separated from the main room.
The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend. THe main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace (some cabins still feature a fireplace only, but these two did not), hot/cold water, electric stove with oven, refrigerator, toilet, bathroom sink, mirror, plenty of hooks to hang jackets and coats, storage cabinets in the kitchen area, overhead lighting, wall outlets, and screened windows.
The doors feature deadbolt locks - so be sure to always take the key or set the lock to be unlocked all the time.
The mattresses are vinyl covered, so you can wipe them down with your own sanitizing wipes. There was hand sanitizer in each cabin as well.
Outside is a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There are hooks near the door to hang a lantern.
The park office is not nearby, about 2(?) miles away. They sell wood, and there are a few road stands near the campground, but that wood is wet. You'll need to find some birch to get your fire going if, like me, you didn't buy wood on the way (plenty of signs for wood as you approach the park office) and the office was closed upon arrival. I bought wood from a house across the street from the entrance to the cabins and it was damp, but in November, I wasn't complaining, it took awhile but I got a nice blaze going. You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. Turning on the oven is a help, but not a good solution. The wood stove definitely heats the room up nicely. I went through two bundles of wood in one night, and could have used more in the morning. (There's plenty of fallen wood around but it was damp/raining both times I visited). The second time I took six bundles of wood and used them all from Friday to Sunday morning, and 7 would've have been better.
The trails nearby are varied, read the maps (especially NY NJ Trail Conference Maps) to get an idea of difficulty/elevation. We went in November when there was a light rain that turned into a thunderstorm with hail and sleet! It was certainly an adventure. The area was incredibly peaceful in December with many cabin reservations abandoned due to rain in the forecast. It did rain, but was still a great trip. The photos of the tent sites were taken in December.
Damia F.
GuideHigh Point State Park Campground
Relaxing and Well-Maintained
Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.
Cat R.
LegendJellystone Park™ Gardiner
FAMILY HEAVEN
This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers. Gravel spot which is pretty level. Full hookups. Picnic table, cable, fire ring, large camp store, showers, toilets, and full laundry area. Also has playgrounds, pillow jump, fishing pond, golf carts, game room, Waterpark, pool, and tennis courts. All of this nestled into the mountains. Nice and family friendly.
Sambath T.GuideSun Retreats Birchwood Acres
Perfect for families with littles!
Our 21 month old had the time of his life here! We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby. The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub. They have activities on the weekends with Yogi the mascot such as wagon rides, dance parties, arts n crafts. It was a little expensive to stay here but was so worth it! Make sure you reserve a golf cart if you stay during the weekend- it's a must have to get from place to place and our little guy loved it!
Ethan K.LegendPleasant Acres Farm RV Resort
RV and Cabin Rental Only...and a miniature horse!
It is important to note that there is only RV and cabin rentals offered at Pleasant Acre. The grounds are up on top of a mountain and is quite beautiful and quiet. This is a great place to get away and bring your family and dogs. They offer several planned activities for kids and they have nice facilities like a great swimming pool and ping pong. Important to not miss: the amazingly beautiful miniature horse that wonders around its huge pin located in the middle of the campground.
jamie S.TravelerPanther Lake Camping Resort
Nice campground
It is a nice campground with lots of shady RV sites. Fire rings and picnic tables provided at each site and cabin. Lots of family activities on the weekend. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub, Hiking trails and paved roads to ride bike. Staff is friendly and helpful. WiFi only around office and bad cell service with Verizon.
- Damia F.Guide
Stokes State Forest
Campsites too close together and camping areas are greatly spaced out
Stokes State Forest is a beautiful park with a lot of different trails to check out, though some of them are difficult to access due to parking. The camping areas are split between two different entrances. If you’re in Lake Ocquitunk, like I was, you don’t enter at the main entrance, you have to go past the main entrance about another mile on rt. 15 N. and enter by the YMCA. All the other camping areas are near the main entrance by the forest office. The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy. There is a day parking area which is only accessible going through the main entrance by the forest office— if you visit during the week park entrance is free, but on the weekend fees can be a bit steep. I wasn’t super happy with my campsite as I wasn’t able to physically have my car on the site like I thought. I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site. I like to car-camp so this was a bit of a let down having my car separate from my actual campsite.
The bathrooms were nice and had flush toilets, but the showers were out of service during my time. Bathrooms are extremely spaced out so you will have to walk a far distance unless you strategically choose a site next to one. I drove through the other campsite and only saw 1 set of bathrooms that had toilets and showers per campground, not including the outhouses I saw for those in the small cabins.
Paul K.
ScoutCroton Point Park
Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot
Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson.
The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify.
This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with.
In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions.
This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.
Guide to Tomkins Cove
Cabin accommodations in the Tomkins Cove area range from rustic forest shelters to deluxe lakefront structures. Located in the Hudson Highlands region where elevations reach 1,300 feet, cabin options provide shelter through variable weather conditions including summer thunderstorms and occasional winter snow. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, making heated cabin options particularly valuable during colder months.
What to do
Lake activities: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center offers water recreation on their private lake. "You can also rent canoes and take them out on the lake for an afternoon activity," notes one visitor who recommends the site for summer stays.
Historical exploration: Visit the nearby High Point Monument for panoramic views. A camper at High Point State Park explains, "We took one afternoon to visit the High Point Monument, which was lovely," making it a worthwhile side trip from cabin accommodations.
Family games: Jellystone Park Gardiner provides structured recreation including laser tag. "My older kids preferred a deeper pool but they still had a great time there they have lasertag which they enjoy. And a bounce pillow," reports a parent who visited with children.
Seasonal events: Attend weekend activities at cabin campgrounds throughout the region. "Sebago has a ton of activities like outdoor movies and communal bonfires on weekends," making it popular for extended stays.
What campers like
Lakefront locations: Several cabin options provide direct water access. A visitor to Croton Point Park appreciated "a private beach which is opened from Wednesday to the weekend with life guards on duty," offering controlled swimming areas.
Meal services: Some facilities provide dining options beyond self-catering. At Harriman Outdoor Center, a camper highlighted "having meals cooked by the stellar chef. The lake is very peaceful, and home to beavers we watched from the dining hall patio."
Digital disconnection: Limited connectivity creates forced relaxation at many cabins near Tomkins Cove. One visitor valued the "absolutely zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING."
Platforms and structures: Many cabin camping locations feature elevated sleeping areas. A camper at Camp Glen Gray reported, "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Military-only facilities have specific eligibility rules. A visitor to West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area explained, "This is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised."
Facility limitations: Bathroom access varies significantly between cabin locations. At Croton Point Park, one camper warned about "Only one or two bathrooms in the whole place so be prepared to go for a walk when you have to go."
Varied amenities: Cabin furnishings differ substantially between locations. Many offer refrigeration but limited cooking facilities. "These do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping," explained one visitor describing the rustic cabins.
Transportation options: Some locations offer shuttle service to public transit. Harriman Outdoor Center provides "a shuttle run by the campsite to and from Tuxedo Park Train Station (reservations on shuttle required)," making it accessible without a car.
Tips for camping with families
Noise considerations: Assess quiet hours enforcement when booking with children. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, a visitor appreciated that "It is so quiet here. No amenities or extras here, just really pleasant camping in the woods."
Activity planning: Look for cabins with structured programming for different age groups. "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," shared a parent at Jellystone Park.
First-timer friendly: Some locations specialize in introducing newcomers to outdoor experiences. A visitor to Croton Point Park reported success: "I took my 5 year-old son and wife, all of us first time campers. This place was great."
Wildlife awareness: Bear activity requires proper food storage at many cabin locations. "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless racoons at night," warned one experienced camper.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Research exact site conditions before booking. At High Point State Park Campground, a camper warned about "deceptive photography on reservation website" and described finding "the gravel driveway is on a 30-40 degree incline."
Utility access: Water connection logistics vary significantly between parks. At Mahlon Dickerson, a visitor noted, "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that."
Cabin alternatives: Consider RV sites adjacent to cabins for mixed-accommodation groups. "We had a very peaceful visit and will definitely go back," reported an RV camper who appreciated having playground facilities within sight of their camper.
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