Cabin accommodations near Bath, Pennsylvania typically sit 400-800 feet above sea level in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Winter temperatures can drop below 20°F while summer averages hover in the mid-80s. Most cabin areas receive 40-50 inches of annual precipitation, requiring visitors to prepare for potential wet conditions regardless of season.
What to do
Boulder field exploration: 44 miles of trails at Hickory Run State Park Campground provide access to unique geological features. "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," notes one visitor. Another recommends bringing a hammer when visiting Ringing Rocks: "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown."
Wildlife observation: Wolf preserve tours leave Camp Taylor Campground twice daily on weekends. "The Lakota Wolf Preserve is located on the camp and offers discounted tours for campers," explains a reviewer. Another camper mentions, "There are moments by the fire you can hear them howl in the distance. It's one of our favorite places to camp." Tours last approximately 90 minutes and cost $12-15 per person.
Water recreation: Multiple access points for kayaking and fishing exist throughout the region. At Nockamixon State Park Cabins, "the lake is huge and the area is clean and beautiful," with boat rentals available on-site. Paddleboats and kayaks can be rented at several locations, with rates typically $15-20 per hour. Fishing licenses are required for ages 16+ and can be purchased online or at local tackle shops.
What campers like
Privacy levels vary significantly: Look for wooded sites for more seclusion. Mountainview Campground offers more secluded options. "This place was actually fantastic, I don't really have anything negative to say about it. The whole scene was exactly what I love about camping, a nice little remote campground in the mountains," writes one reviewer. Another notes, "The campsite was wonderful and isolated."
Clean facilities: Bathroom quality differs between properties. A visitor to Hickory Run mentioned, "Some bathrooms are latrines, but they also have beautiful, fully updated showers and restrooms available." At Colonial Woods Family Resort, "The bath house with showers was clean and so was the other closer to our site."
Camp stores: Supply availability ranges from basic to comprehensive. Hickory Run has an exceptionally well-stocked store, with a camper noting, "The camp store had good hours and is stocked to high heaven; you could come here with just the clothes on your back and buy everything you need for a very comfortable stay." However, smaller operations may have limited hours, especially mid-week.
What you should know
Site specifications: Terrain varies from level to challenging. At Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, "The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because our site wasn't level and it took hours to get it right." Some cabin sites require driving on gravel roads with inclines that "some vehicles would surely struggle" with.
Seasonal populations: Many campgrounds host year-round residents. Silver Valley Campsites has "a few permanent residents but still quiet." Colonial Woods features numerous seasonal sites, which a reviewer described: "Many year round campers have golf carts. The one downside, some of the year round RV sites look run down."
Noise considerations: Sound travels between closely spaced sites. "Strict rules so that nature lovers can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about noisy neighbors or trash everywhere. Not a place you go to if you want to throw a rowdy party," explains one Mountainview Campground visitor. Most properties enforce quiet hours beginning at 10pm.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Equipment quality and location matters with young children. Ringing Rocks Family Campground "had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" according to one family. Camp Taylor offers "a nice playground with tons of kids running all over."
Swimming opportunities: Pool access varies by season and property. Colonial Woods Family Resort provides "a pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times." However, seasonal hours may be limited, as "the posted pool hours were not as described they don't really tell you but it was open a little later if not the posted hours were like 6pm."
Organized activities: Weekend programming typically runs May through September. "We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad," noted a Colonial Woods visitor. Another mentioned Casino Night where "they had separate play areas for kids and adults. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital."
Tips from RVers
Backing considerations: Site access challenges exist at several properties. At Allentown KOA, "when I arrived, check-in was easy and professional. A host had me follow him to a super convenient pull-through site, and stayed to make sure I was all set." However, at Colonial Woods, "roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed."
Hookup configurations: Placement varies between properties. Silver Valley requires some creative parking, with a reviewer noting, "Our hookups are on the driver's side but the way they have their water, electric and sewer, we had to pull in forward in order to hookup."
Off-season operation: Winter availability is limited. Mountainview Campground operates year-round with a visitor mentioning, "We stayed at one of the primitive sites. Very clean and quite. Bath stalls and showers are basic but clean." Others close from November through March, requiring advance planning for cold-weather trips.
