Best Cabin Camping near Bellefonte, PA

"These cabins are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances," according to one visitor to Canoe Creek State Park. The camping options near Bellefonte include several cabin accommodations at established campgrounds. Russell P. Letterman Campground at Bald Eagle State Park offers cabin rentals with electric hookups and pet-friendly options. Black Moshannon State Park Campground provides both rustic and modern cabins, with the modern cabins featuring bathrooms, kitchens, and comfortable living spaces. Bellefonte-State College KOA maintains cabin rentals with access to amenities like a swimming pool, playground, and off-leash dog park.

Options range from rustic log cabins to fully furnished modern accommodations. The rustic cabins at Black Moshannon State Park feature robust woodstoves for heating during colder months, while lacking some modern conveniences. Modern cabins typically include electricity, indoor plumbing, and kitchen facilities. A visitor noted, "The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds." Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months and Penn State football weekends when availability becomes limited. Seasonal operation varies by location, with many parks open from April through December.

Most cabins include beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. As one camper shared, "These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen." Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with rustic cabins offering minimal cooking options while modern cabins may include full-sized appliances, refrigerators, and dining tables. Seven Mountains Campground provides cabins with television service including streaming options. The Bellefonte-State College KOA maintains a camp store for basic provisions, while larger grocery options require a short drive to nearby towns.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (52)

    1. Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park

    17 Reviews
    Howard, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 625-2775

    $22 - $62 / night

    "The park has basic, water & electric as well as a few full hookup up sites."

    "The sites have a decent amount of space between them so you are not on top of each other. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Not a lot of trees so many sites are in the direct sun."

    2. Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Port Matilda, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 342-5960

    $20 - $87 / night

    "General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins."

    "Beautiful facility- typical Pa mountains, abundant green trees, water...nice Campground AND cabin rentals are really nicely situated. Water was thick with weeds & lilies but ok nonetheless."

    3. Bellefonte-State College KOA

    11 Reviews
    Howard, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 355-7912

    "Our site was the only one available for that weekend and it was a premium with a large paved patio with a nice outdoor patio set with table and chairs, a swing, and a sunken fire pit."

    "Very peaceful and quite, but close to State College (a must since we were in town for a Penn State game). I also loved historic Bellefonte (I highly recommend eating at the Governors Pub)."

    4. Poe Valley State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Coburn, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 349-2460

    $20 - $57 / night

    "Electric hookup but no sewer or water hookups. The bath house is extremely clean and they have warm showers which was nice."

    "Beach had a concession stand and camping was very shaded and secluded! No cell service but you won't even miss it."

    5. The Nature Inn At Bald Eagle

    1 Review
    Howard, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 625-2879

    $185 - $275 / night

    "It is isolated with a great view of the lake and mountain side."

    6. Seven Mountains Campground

    1 Review
    Milroy, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 364-1910

    "While you won't mistake yourself for a member of the Donner Party, you'll also be comfortable, watching Dish, cooking on a gas stove or microwave inside(fire-ring out), with cold food/drinks and ice from"

    7. Raymond B. Winter State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Hartleton, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 966-1455

    $20 - $47 / night

    "Beautiful state park. The campground is clean and well kept. The beach area is clean, there's a big playground on it as well as a concession stand and store (open during the summer)."

    "Pretty nice campground, camp sites all over and and very secluded and private. 10/10"

    8. Woodward Cave Campground

    1 Review
    Woodward, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 349-9800

    $25 - $50 / night

    "This campground is off the beaten path which we like. Best part was it had it's own cave! No playground for the kids but with the cave we didn't mind."

    9. Buttonwood Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mifflintown, PA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 436-8334

    $30 - $78 / night

    "We stayed in their rustic cabin. The cabin was nice and clean. Bathrooms were really clean and had really nice showers. Lots for the kids to do. My grandkids had a blast."

    "Clean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly."

    10. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    Hesston, PA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $28 - $200 / night

    "This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water."

    "The campfire ring was in great shape with a fully functioning adjustable grill plate....we even had a lantern pole."

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Cabin Reviews near Bellefonte, PA

315 Reviews of 52 Bellefonte Campgrounds


  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Canoe Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Cabins

    This park is a little different and has some fairly interesting history. There are some old ruins as well as an old quarry site. The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail. If you visit in the fall, be sure to bring some hunter orange if you plan on exploring the trails.

    Now onto the cabins- these are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances. The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds. The heat was quite efficient and kept us warm on some cold nights. 

    These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen. There is toilet paper though :) We chose to stay here due to its proximity to several National Park sites in the area and it was perfect for us! We will be visiting another state park with similar cabins next year, too!

  • Jen R.
    Jun. 4, 2019

    Drooly Bear Cabin

    Extremely peaceful and in the middle of no where

    This is a very nice cabin with three bedrooms, a loft area and 1.5 bathrooms, LR, kitchen and small dining area. There is a large deck with a few chairs and a picnic table. You travel down a non-paved road and into the middle of absolute peacefulness. I sat on the porch for about an hour trying to hear something other than acorns falling, birds chirping and airplanes to no avail. There is a fire pit area however due to the rain we had all of the wood was wet and we were not able to get one started. The sofa in the LR was broken. It almost looked like someone jumped off of the balcony onto it. There was a bachelor party in there just before us so it looks like that had a good time. Also, all of the beds were absolutely not comfortable AT ALL. My back hurt so badly I almost slept on the floor. There is a TV there but no cable however there is internet so they have Hulu, Netflix, ROKU, Amazon Video and a lot of other ways to watch shows if you want. There is a washer and dryer, air conditioning and a wood stove for heat. They also have a crib for infants and a high chair which was very nice as we had a 1 year old at the time. The kitchen was also stocked with appliances, dishes, cups, cooking items, silverware and amenities so we didn't have to drag everything plus the kitchen sink along. Pets are allowed however there is no smoking. You have to be at least 25 years old to rent the cabin. Raystown Lake is very close by and so is Trough Creek State Park. There is a suspension bridge at the park, Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls. We had a fantastic time and look forward to heading back to the area again someday soon. Everything was stocked very well and we definitely enjoyed our stay.

  • Kent L.
    Jun. 21, 2022

    Seven Points (PA)

    Top 5 Campground in PA

    This campground is located on the east side of Pennsylvania and offers a beautiful view of Lake Raystown. The campground has over 200 sites to choose from, and many of them are right on the water. There are also plenty of activities to keep you busy, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing and my favorite thing to do Mt Biking. Raystown lake is also a really nice boating lake. The lake is a natural beauty with so many coves and inlets for the biggest of boats to enjoy. They do have a camping resort on the other side of the lake which makes it nice for anyone looking for rustic cabins or cabin rentals. 

     There are 50 miles of single track mountain biking at this campground. They are some of the best flow trails on the East coast and are the# 1 trail system in Pennsylvania. This is a family friendly campground and has so much to offer. There are volleyball nets, playgrounds, kayak and paddleboard rentals. The kids took a kayak over to an island and spent the afternoon cliff jumping with a 10 ft and 25 ft cliff to launch off of. The sites here are some of the nicest we have ever seen. They are all big and private with stunning views of Raystown Lake. There are steps down from your camper to a pad with a fire pit and area for a tent. You are literally 10 feet away from the water as you enjoy a sunset while sitting around the fire. The lake is a great place to kayak, paddleboard, or just relax and enjoy the view. We love coming here and spending our weekends on the lake. All tent sites are equipped with picnic tables and most sites are electric. looking for other epic reviews check out the top ten campgrounds in PA https://www.longdaycampingco.com/post/10-best-campsites-in-pennsylvania-gorgeous-sites-to-enjoy-the-outdoors

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    No cell, no problem!

    General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). 

    Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site. 

    Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails. 

    I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.

  • Jen R.
    Nov. 6, 2020

    Cabin at Raystown Lake

    Remote cabin in the woods surrounded by nature

    This cabin was absolutely amazing. It is off of a stone road in Rothrock State Forest in a gated community. The instructions for gaining access to the community and to the cabin were provided by the owners. We had two families here which were four adults and three children. There was plenty of room for everyone. There were two full bathrooms a small kitchen, dining area, a living room equipped with movies since there was no cable or internet service, a side room off of the kitchen with an electric stove which heated the property. There was also a side and rear deck equipped with a picnic table, chairs and a gas grill. There were also three fire pits around the property to choose from which was great. The back yard was huge and was great for the kids to run around and play football and tag. There was also a horseshoe pit with shoes provided. All kitchen items for eating and cooking were provided. There was a coffee pot as well along with a toaster. Hiking at nearby Trough Creek State Park was amazing and we went to see the Balanced Rock. We also went to Raystown Lake visitor area and checked out the beach area and got some nice photos of the lake. We then headed to the nearby town of Huntingdon and went to Ferguson's Pub for lunch. The food there was great and the owner and waitress were extremely nice. I highly recommend giving them a visit while in town. I recommend the chicken bacon ranch wrap! There is a nearby antique car museum as well and local shopping. There really is something for everyone to do here. Not to mention boating, hiking, camping at the state park and just enjoying nature at it's finest. We had such a relaxing time here I can't wait to come back!

  • J K.
    Oct. 14, 2019

    Seven Mountains Campground

    Nic cabin camping!

    Nice, clean, friendly/accommodating staff and the prices were reasonable for the accommodations. My Outdoor Adventure Algorithm is:(Drink+Fire+Lean-To)-(Rules+Regulations+Fees)/(Crowd-Privacy)*(Isolation*Acceptability of loud, primal, Forest-Man behavior)=Camping. While you won't mistake yourself for a member of the Donner Party, you'll also be comfortable, watching Dish, cooking on a gas stove or microwave inside(fire-ring out), with cold food/drinks and ice from the'big' mini-fridge. Bunk room had 2 bunk beds, each with a full size mattress AND room to move, plus good natural light. Living/dining area is large with a wall-mounted tv, rustic wood dining set, storage room and hooks/hangers, good natural light, as well as sufficient artificial direct and ambient lighting.Comfortable couch pulls out into a comfortable bed. Large covered front porch with again more lighting and a hanging swing. Parking is driveway-close, and they're pretty mellow about blazing conflagrations(IF it's under control) so you can get a REAL bed of coals to properly cook.They also have used/re-purposed camping/RV/tailgating items for sale( some free). It would even make a good event-specific yard-sale trip. Overall, a damned nice hotel in the woods. Not a survivalist challenge or hXc camping experience; just a clean, safe getaway for a game, Arts Fest, or just a time-out

  • Rebecca E.
    Aug. 17, 2017

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Totally Acceptable

    Beautiful facility- typical Pa mountains, abundant green trees, water...nice Campground AND cabin rentals are really nicely situated. Water was thick with weeds & lilies but ok nonetheless. Great day trip spot.

  • Avery M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Ferryboat Campsites

    Great little site with lots of seasonal residents.

    This is a wonderful little campsite primarily catering the seasonal RVer. With that said they do have primitive camping spots next to the putt putt course and water only tent sits at the upper feild. There are also water/electric sites in a loop behind the honeymooner cabins, and they have teh best shade and set up for hammock camping.

    The ferry here is real, and has been in operation for the last 100+ years

    There is a small goat petting zoo, with very friendly pigmy goats and the camp is extremely pet friendly as long as they are on a leash.

    There is the typical camp store, and in addition there is the icecream store next to the river. Across the street is a local winery with the best views of the river around.

    The campsite fills quickly on the weekends, kayakers and fishers, and motorboats use this as the weekend home and mini family vacation spots.

    The showers are located in the RV section of the campground, so you will have to walk a bit if you are tent camping.

    There are horse stable available as well on site.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Lake Raystown Resort

    Great Waterfront Camp Ground

    This campground offers tent sites, RV Sites, cabins and hotel accommodation. The campground is relatively flat and on the shore of Lake Raystown. The amenities are great and located centrally in each section of the park. Lots of trees which adds to the privacy of the sites. 

    Some sites are waterfront, but all are close to the water. All sites have fire rings and picnic tables. WIFI is available. There is a boat hire place located on the grounds that hires pontoon boats and jet skis in season. 

    The lake is beautiful and sunsets from the campground are stunning. There is a sandy beach which is perfect for swimming. Note there are minimum nightly stays over weekends during peak periods. They welcome furry friends!


Guide to Bellefonte

Cabin camping near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of well-reviewed options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Cabins are available at Black Moshannon State Park Campground

  • Enjoy a peaceful retreat in a cabin at Black Moshannon State Park Campground, surrounded by beautiful woods and hiking trails.
  • The campground features clean facilities and a lovely lake for kayaking, making it a great spot for water activities.
  • With no cell service, you can truly disconnect and immerse yourself in nature.

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Experience the beauty of Poe Valley State Park Campground

  • Stay at Poe Valley State Park Campground for a tranquil experience with shaded spots and a lovely beach area for swimming.
  • The campground features warm showers and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay while you explore the outdoors.
  • Rent kayaks or paddle boats to enjoy the serene waters, making it a perfect spot for water lovers.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Bellefonte, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bellefonte, PA is Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park with a 3.9-star rating from 17 reviews.

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