Cabin camping near Delaware Lake provides year-round shelter options with varying levels of amenities. Most cabins are located within established campgrounds and offer alternatives to traditional tent camping. Cabin reservations typically require advance booking, with winter options more limited than summer availability.
What to do
Fishing by cabin: At Delaware State Park Campground, accessible fishing spots are near several cabin sites. One visitor notes, "There is a trail down the back of the campground that goes down to a place for boats to dock on the lake."
Outdoor recreation: Alum Creek State Park Campground provides diverse activities near its cabins. According to a camper, "There's a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area. A great dog park with lake entrance for the pups. There is also some mountain bike trails."
Target shooting: For cabin guests interested in sport shooting, Cardinal Center Campground offers unique facilities. "It is the largest shooting center (clays, skeet, pistol, rifle, archery) in the state," reports one visitor, making it ideal for groups wanting both cabin accommodations and recreational shooting.
What campers like
Private settings: Delaware State Park Campground cabins receive praise for their location. "The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy," explains one visitor, while another notes, "The site we were on was set back in the woods. My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site."
Family amenities: Cabins at Sunbury/Columbus North KOA Holiday offer convenience and access to numerous features. One camper shares, "Great, family friendly campground. Clean, organized campground, with TONS of amenities and activities. super friendly, knowledgable staff."
Clean facilities: Cabin users appreciate the well-maintained bathhouses at many locations. A Delaware State Park visitor mentioned, "The bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground," which is particularly important for cabin guests who may need to use communal facilities.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most cabin rentals have limited winter availability. One camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Dogwood Valley mentions, "We went in April so the water stuff wasn't open. It does have a lake with paddle boats, water slide, newer playground, and pool."
Reservation requirements: Cabins book quickly, especially during summer months and holidays. At Cross Creek Camping Resort, "It's on the pricey side, but worth it in my opinion," indicates one visitor regarding cabin accommodations.
Bathroom access: While cabins provide shelter, bathroom facilities vary. A camper at Cardinal Center reports, "We did not have time to visit the clubhouse and did not make use of the bathrooms or showers," suggesting guests should verify amenities when booking.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Plan for organized recreation at family-oriented parks. At Jellystone Park at Dogwood Valley, "Even in April there was tons of planned events for the kids. Our favorites were crafts and the train ride. They had a pizza party at night and gave our family an entire box."
Weather considerations: Several cabin locations have indoor alternatives for rainy days. "They have a nice indoor pool, stocked fishing pond, and an indoor clubhouse with a pool table," notes a visitor at Cardinal Center Campground.
Space requirements: For families needing more room, Mohican State Park Campground offers larger cabin options. "The sites are nice and large with lots of trees throughout the park. Camp store is nice and well stocked, gem mining and mountain bike trails are located within the campground as well as a pool," reports one family.
Tips from RVers
Winter accommodations: Cabins provide alternatives when RV camping becomes challenging. An Alum Creek State Park visitor explains, "From what I've been told you might be able to get into one if you book the whole season a year in advance," referring to premium sites that seasonal RVers often occupy.
Site selection: RVers who occasionally use cabins should consider location carefully. "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather," advises an Alum Creek State Park camper.
Off-season benefits: Winter cabin camping offers unique experiences with fewer crowds. "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open. The water at the full hook up sites are turned off," notes a Mohican State Park camper who visits during Thanksgiving.
