Cabin camping near Berwick, Pennsylvania sits within the rolling hills of Columbia County where elevations range from 500-1,200 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most rustic cabins in this region lack climate control, making spring and fall ideal for comfortable overnight stays when nights cool to 40-60°F.
What to do
Waterfall hiking: 5 miles from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. The park's Falls Trail system showcases 22 named waterfalls within a moderate hiking distance. According to visitor Lee D., "The biggest draw to this state park is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike. The trails are very well marked."
Lake activities: Available at Tuscarora State Park Campground. The park centers around a recreational lake with swimming, fishing, and boating options. Mandy F. notes, "Each yurt comes with a moor skip to keep kayaks, paddleboards or canoes at lake. Beautiful lake surrounded by trails and includes beach area and playground."
Boulder exploration: 30-minute drive from Berwick. Hickory Run State Park features an unusual boulder field formation spanning 16 acres. "The boulder field was the highlight of our camping trip," says reviewer Shayna. Another visitor, Mike M., describes it as "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all!"
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Whispering Pines Camping Estates offers secluded tent sites. The campground features level, clear camping areas with natural buffers between sites. "A small wooded area separated the tinting area from the RV site with a nice little grove of trees between each campsite," reports Sharon B., who adds, "The sites were level, clear, and pristine."
Quiet atmosphere: Lake Glory Campground provides a peaceful setting. Located near Knoebels Amusement Park but removed from the noise, the campground offers tranquility. Eiron S. shares, "It's so much quieter than Knoebels campground and so much more room. We love the creek side sites! Kids can wade in the water to cool off while parents are chatting and cooking just few feet away."
Modern bathhouses: Several cabin rental facilities feature updated bathroom facilities. Lakewood Park Campground, though newer to the area, has invested in quality facilities. Matt S. notes, "The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order. All kinds of maintenance was going on throughout each day, and it shows."
What you should know
Varied cabin types: Important to research specific amenities before booking. Red Rock Mountain Campground offers vintage-style cabins with rustic charm. Casey L. describes them as "all these tiny little outdated but cute cottages and a bath house. Very cool."
Limited cell service: Several campgrounds report weak or nonexistent connectivity. Charlie & Danielle B. report at Whispering Pines: "Really the only major con was the phone service. We have Verizon and my work phone is T-Mobile and at most would get 2 bars of LTE but it mostly stayed at 1."
Early reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities book quickly, especially during summer. Joshua W. notes about Knoebels Campground, "Wonderful campground! The staff is super helpful, the showers are warm and plentiful. Book early as they sell out fast!"
Tips for camping with families
Free shuttle services: Some campgrounds offer transportation to attractions. Knoebels Campground provides easy access to the amusement park. Jason P. mentions, "We camp at Lake Glory every year. Free shuttle to Knoebels, very good price."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. Jen R. who stayed at Moyers Grove noted, "The campground has a huge deck, 2 picnic tables and fire pit. Restrooms and showers are a hop, skip and jump from yurts and well maintained."
Kid-friendly fishing: Stocked fishing ponds provide easy catches for beginners. Vince L. shares about Lake Glory Campground, "The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many campgrounds require additional equipment for leveling. Jen V. reports about Knoebels Campground, "The site was plenty spacious for our pup and TV, but was not level at all. In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level."
Utility placement: Bodnarosa Campground offers full hookup options. While review details are limited, Paul J. notes, "Nice site, not much grass, but they seem to be working on the place. Very quiet at night and they have the best WiFi of any place we have been."
Long water hose requirements: Some sites have distant water connections. Becca U. advises about Moyers Grove Campground, "Make sure you have a LONG water hose. We actually had to buy a 50 foot hose in the camp store to accommodate the distance to the spigot."
