Cabin camping near Woodridge, New York offers visitors access to the western Catskill Mountains at elevations of 1,200-1,800 feet. The area experiences warm summer days with temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August, while nights cool down to 50-60°F. Most cabin accommodations remain open from early May through mid-October, with several properties closing before the first frost.
What to do
Riverside activities: At Oakland Valley Campground, guests can enjoy fishing and playing in the Neversink River. "We spent most of early spring at Oakland Valley right on the river. Even though covid really forced a shutdown on activities, this was one of my kids favorite places of the year. They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around," reports Katrina R.
Ziplining adventures: Kittatinny Campground provides outdoor recreation beyond standard camping. "The zipline is a lot of fun and so is rafting," notes John B. The campground offers package deals that combine cabin stays with adventure activities.
Water park access: Families staying at cabins can enjoy water recreation at Jellystone Park™ Gardiner. "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 there they have lasertag which they enjoy. And a bounce pillow," shares Amanda S.
What campers like
Private riverside sites: Many cabin campers appreciate the natural settings. "We had a nice tent site (92) along the river. I called myself captain planet because I fished a coffee cup from the river," notes Eric R. from Korns Campgrounds.
Year-round cabin options: Some properties offer indoor heating for cooler weather stays. "This was a wonderful maiden voyage for us! Very family friendly and lots to do," writes Alissa C. about her spring cabin stay at Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres.
Well-maintained facilities: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley receives positive feedback for their upkeep. "There must be new management because many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering," reports Scott.
What you should know
Quiet hours enforcement: Policies vary significantly between properties. "This campground is great. They are strict with quiet time, maybe a little too strict, once the kids were finally asleep it was quiet time and we were told to basically go to bed too," explains Stacey R.
Site accessibility: Cabin locations can present challenges for some vehicles. "The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the sites were a bit difficult to back into and unlevel. Otherwise a very nice place to relax," notes David S. about his stay at Oakland Valley Campground.
Firewood availability: Happy Days Campground and others provide firewood on-site. "Firewood available at camp store $7 a bundle," reports Jessica D., indicating consistent pricing across the region.
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Plan around organized events for maximum enjoyment. "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!" advises Sambath T.
Age considerations: Different properties cater to specific age ranges. "My kids are between the ages of 14-4. They all had smiles on their faces," writes Aimee A. about her family's experience at a local campground.
Transportation options: Consider renting a golf cart at larger properties. "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!" recommends Sambath T., though another visitor noted, "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."
Tips from RVers
Bathroom access: Facilities vary widely between cabin options. "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," mentions Stephanie H. about her experience at Jellystone Park™ Gardiner.
Site selection: Choose locations based on specific needs. "Site P6. Pretty level site. We liked this site and the one next to it the best out of all of the sites," recommends Jessica D. about Boulder Point Campground, noting the importance of selecting a level area for trailers.
Seasonal considerations: Book early for prime weekends. "We stayed at Happy Days from Friday to Monday with our 21 foot travel trailer... Scenic spot, mature trees, we could hear foxes communicating at night," shares Jessica D., highlighting the natural setting available even with RV accommodations.
