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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Cabin Camping near Archbald, PA
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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Archbald, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. Lackawanna State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with electricity and outdoor fire rings, situated in wooded areas that provide some privacy between sites. Keen Lake Resort Campground in Waymart features lakeside cabins with electricity, some with kitchen facilities and private bathrooms. Tobyhanna State Park Campground includes basic cabins that require guests to bring their own bedding and cooking supplies. According to one visitor, "Nice room, amenities, and fire ring. Small but nice little getaway," highlighting the cozy cabin experience available in the region.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Honesdale-Poconos KOA provides year-round cabin camping options with more amenities than state park alternatives, including heating for winter stays. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging offers cabin rentals from May through October with pet-friendly options available at select sites. Most cabins in the region include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and chairs, but vary significantly in kitchen facilities. The cabins at Salt Springs State Park are "basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat," according to a recent visitor. Reservation requirements vary by location, with state park cabins often booking months in advance during peak summer season.
Most cabins include beds with vinyl-covered mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities range from none in the most basic cabins to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops in deluxe units. Visitors should pack cooking utensils, dishware, and food supplies, as on-site stores typically stock only limited essentials. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, though prices and availability vary. Campers staying in cabins without bathrooms will need to bring toiletries for use at the campground's shared facilities. The nearest full grocery stores are typically 15-30 minutes from most campgrounds, so planning ahead with supplies is recommended, especially for longer stays in more remote forest cabins.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Archbald (84)
1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
"I LOVED this campground, it is a private campground owned by a family. They own a large portion of the lakefront and have both a people beach and a dog beach so the dogs can enjoy swimming as well."
2. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"We like Lackawanna State Park. This is the place we camped when we moved to PA. It has signts that are very wooded. "
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
3. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
"Great lake camping...Tent-Cabin. Watch the local roads for potholes"
"Well I'm staying at promise land state park for the 3 rd time it's a great place to visit and camp out or with your RV or Pop Up ."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
4. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"We stayed at Site 113, which had plenty of space on the right side of the campsite for two large tents, with enough room to park two vehicles as well."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
6. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging
"Campfires permitted, fishing, row boat rental, bath house, dance hall. Country kitchen has breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast only on Sunday.
Remote, not the place for one night.""Nice lake for fishing . Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends . Great staff . Good utilities and clean bathrooms ."
7. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
62 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
8. Honesdale - Poconos KOA
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
9. Highland Campgrounds
"Office is clean and a combined country store with fresh produce in the outdoor fridge and bug spray and essentials in the office area. Rec room and bathrooms are older, but vintage."
"This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
10. Valley View Farm and Campground
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
Drive Time
- 11 min from Scranton, PA
- 51 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 18 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 20 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
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Cabin Reviews near Archbald, PA
665 Reviews of 84 Archbald Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Daniel C.
ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- Sue B.Ranger
Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
Great cabins!
We booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
Guide to Archbald
Cabin camping options near Archbald, Pennsylvania range from rustic to comfortable across forests and lakeside settings. The area sits at approximately 1,500 feet elevation in the western Poconos, creating cool summer evenings even when days are warm. Most cabin locations experience peak occupancy from Memorial Day through Labor Day, though several facilities remain open into October or year-round.
What to do
Lake activities: Swimming and boating at Keen Lake Resort Campground provide recreation options for cabin guests. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome," notes one visitor who appreciated the Keen Lake Resort Campground water access.
Hiking trails: Forest explorations within a short drive from most cabin sites. "The trails are fun for relaxing hikes, we especially like the one right along the lake," explains a camper who stayed at Lackawanna State Park Campground. Many trails connect directly to cabin areas, making morning walks convenient without driving.
Boulder Field visits: A unique geological feature worth exploring. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," reports a Hickory Run visitor. Most cabin locations require a 30-45 minute drive to reach this natural attraction.
What campers like
Private lakeside settings: Many cabins offer direct water access. "The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats, row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/campstore, activities, etc. Very beautiful area," shares a guest from Keen Lake Resort Campground. Cabins with lake views typically book 2-3 months in advance.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers near cabins. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground. The showers are coin operated," notes one visitor to Pickerel Point Campground, highlighting an important consideration for cabin guests without private bathrooms.
Winter accessibility: Some cabin locations remain open year-round. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," explains a winter visitor who appreciated the seasonal adaptability.
What you should know
Site selection matters: Cabins vary widely in privacy and features. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper. The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail. The bathrooms were clean with nice hot showers," shares a camper from Pickerel Point, showing how location impacts experience.
Wildlife awareness: Bears are active in the region, requiring proper food storage. "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent," reports a camper from Tobyhanna State Park Campground. Cabin campers must store food securely inside vehicles or cabins.
Seasonal availability: Most cabin rentals operate May through October. "This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend," explains a visitor at Highland Campgrounds, noting the challenges of peak season bookings.
Tips for camping with families
Look for scheduled activities: Many campgrounds offer organized events for children. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," notes a Keen Lake visitor, while another adds, "My boys absolutely love it and always have something to do. They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!"
Consider playground access: Some cabin areas include play equipment. "Great for families. It would be a great place to camp with extended family," notes a visitor about the family-friendly layout at several campgrounds near Archbald.
Check cabin sizes carefully: Many rustic cabins accommodate limited numbers. "One of the best places I've stayed all year. Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers. My daughter and I highly recommend this campground," shares a visitor at Valley View Farm and Campground. Most basic cabins sleep 4-6 people but often require supplemental tents for larger groups.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Some cabin areas offer RV sites with complete utilities. "Stayed in the fairly new ledges loop that are all full hookup sites. Nice large sites, beautiful area, friendly rangers. Nice play area for kids, water craft rentals, nice lake," reports a visitor to Lackawanna State Park.
Electric reliability concerns: Older campgrounds may have power limitations. "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," notes one RVer, suggesting bringing surge protectors and limiting electrical usage at certain sites.
Off-season advantages: Shoulder season visits offer more space and quieter surroundings. "We were there over 4th of July so the pool was pretty full during the weekend so we decided to utilize the lake for those days and enjoyed the pool during the week once some of the weekenders left," explains a visitor at Cherry Ridge Campsites, highlighting the benefits of mid-week stays.
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