Cabin accommodations near Brogue, Pennsylvania provide access to the lower Susquehanna River Valley, where elevations range between 300-1,100 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows around 25°F. Most rental cabins in the region operate seasonally from April through October, though several locations now offer year-round availability.
What to do
**Fishing opportunities: Access the Susquehanna River at Tucquan Park Family Campground where a small pond for fishing is available on-site. "They also have a nice little pond you can fish. We didn't know but went and bought a tube and spent the day on the river," notes camper Karla R.
**Water recreation: Paddle on the 340-acre lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground where rental boats are available. "The park has a LOT to offer, especially in the two main day use areas: the Conewago day use area on the south side of the lake and the Quaker Race day use area on the north side of the lake," explains Danielle V.
**Hiking trails: Explore the network of trails through Susquehanna State Park with elevations offering river views. "There's a great bike trail to the Conowingo dam which is a nice place to visit, and a great place to see lots of eagles. There are amazing wildflowers on that trail," shares David G.
What campers like
**Spacious cabin layouts: Thousand Trails Circle M offers multiple cabin types with adequate living spaces. "The cabin was cute, clean, and warm. It snowed a bit but we had an outdoor fire. We cooked inside and my parents had their t.v. next door," writes Norm F.
**Year-round availability: Some cabins near Brogue remain open during winter months. "Had a trip scheduled for February but had to postpone. The staff was very helpful and moved our date to March. We enjoy each stay here. Glad they are now open year round," explains Stephen W. at Mill Bridge Village.
**Cabin positioning: Several properties feature cabins with strategic placement for views or privacy. "We stayed in C1 during the hottest week in the summer. The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees. It didn't look like all sites had that much cover so be careful," advises Aaron E. from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville.
What you should know
**Reservation timing: Book cabins 6-12 months in advance during peak season. "We totally loved our camping trip here! I was a little apprehensive because I read so many disappointing reviews about pretty much everything," shares Sharon L. from Merry Meadows Recreation Farm.
**Site differences: Cabin locations vary significantly in privacy and amenities at most campgrounds. "Look at the map when selecting a site. The sites in the center are like a parking lot. Small, no shade and wide open. We prefer the creek side sites," advises Stacy D. at Mill Bridge Village.
**Payment methods: Some facilities operate primarily with cash. "One of the complaints was they work on cash. Yeah, I knows it's not popular because most of us live in a plastic dominated world. I read it in advance and I just made sure we had some with us," notes Sharon L.
Tips for camping with families
**Water features for kids: Codorus State Park Campground offers family-friendly water access without swimming in the lake. "There is no swimming allowed in the lake but there is a pool located at the park, there is no extra cost to use the pool if you are at the campground," explains Catherine H.
**Playground access: Choose cabins near recreational facilities. "The kids enjoyed the playground the most — there were lots of fun things for the kids on the playground. There was also a nice pond — it looked pretty full of fish," shares melissa at Tucquan Park Family Campground.
**Cabin capacity planning: Consider real sleeping arrangements when counting beds. "The rustic cabins in some parks might list capacity as 5-6 people, but comfort depends on group composition. "Our site was very nice! We were in a back in site #4. The patio was concrete stone, very pretty. Nice chairs, fire pit, and picnic table," reports Cat R. from Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA.
Tips from RVers
**Site positioning: Look for cabins with afternoon shade. "Our site was very level and had a large shade tree behind us. The site was plenty long for our 45' RV and tow car. Each site has a firepit and picnic table," shares Nancy W.
**Seasonal considerations: Book cabins during weekdays for better rates and lower occupancy. "We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa," reports Wendy W.
**Utilities to expect: Most cabin rentals include electric but cooking facilities vary. "The sites in this section were level, shaded and quite large. Almost every site in this section was similarly large and wooded, with an impressive amount of space between sites for a KOA," notes Jen V. about the cabin areas.
