Cabins near Cammal, Pennsylvania offer woodland lodging in the Pennsylvania Wilds, where elevations range from 1,200 to 2,100 feet across the region. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter temperatures regularly dropping below freezing. Water levels in local creeks fluctuate seasonally, affecting fishing conditions and water access from cabin sites.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Little Pine State Park connects directly to the Mid State hiking trail that passes through the campground. "Very beautiful, nice hiking trails and a beautiful lake. Clean grounds and bath houses," notes a visitor to Bald Eagle State Park Campground.
Lake activities: Fish, swim, and kayak at several nearby state parks with developed lakes. "There is a lake for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Big Pine Creek and additional swimming, boating and fishing opportunity," explains a camper from Little Pine State Park Campground.
Night sky viewing: Cabins near Wellsboro provide access to some of Pennsylvania's darkest skies. "We were there in order to go to nearby Cherry Springs SP which is a certified Dark Sky area, to see the stars. Cherry Springs is about 8 miles away," reports a visitor to Lyman Run State Park Campground.
What campers like
Creek-side locations: Many cabin sites offer direct water access. "We tent camp and love the sites as they are right on the creek, a few have direct access to the creek if you have kayaks which is awesome," shares a camper from Pettecote Junction Campground.
Proximity to Pine Creek Rail Trail: Several campgrounds connect to this 62-mile converted railroad path. "A world class rails to trails biking and hiking trails has numerous access points close by," mentions a Little Pine State Park visitor.
Walking-distance amenities: Some sites offer immediate access to stores and dining. "Ice cream, arcade, restaurant and camp store all walking distance away," notes a camper from Little Pine State Park.
What you should know
Off-grid experience: Cell service is limited throughout the region. "No cell service, so you really get to get away from everything," reports a visitor to Lyman Run State Park.
Reservation timing: Book well in advance for peak seasons. "We have been coming to this area for years and this is the first time we were lucky to snag a site for a Holiday weekend," explains a camper at Pettecote Junction Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Bears and other wildlife are common visitors. "A site near ours and very close to the playground had a rattler under their camper. A little too close for comfort," warns a Little Pine camper.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds: Some campgrounds offer multiple play areas. "There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean," notes a Little Pine State Park visitor.
Site selection: Research specific site numbers before booking. "Spots 68,69,70 are prime. We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal," advises a Little Pine camper.
Extra activities: Some areas provide unique attractions. "Definitely check out Penns Cave too," suggests a visitor to Bald Eagle State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site terrain: Many campsites require leveling. "Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon," mentions a visitor to Canyon Country Campground.
Hookup details: Water connections vary between campgrounds. "Not sure about other sites, but we did not have a water hookup, just a spigot we could fill from. The dump station worked fine and was clean," explains an RVer at Bald Eagle State Park.
Road conditions: Access roads can be challenging for larger units. "Roads were a little narrow but manageable," notes a Bald Eagle State Park camper.
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