Camping cabins near Canadensis, Pennsylvania provide year-round lodging opportunities in the northeastern Pocono Mountains region at elevations around 1,300-1,800 feet. The area features mixed hardwood forests with numerous lakes and streams, offering varied seasonal conditions from warm, humid summers to cold winters with an average annual snowfall of 50 inches. Many cabins serve as base camps for exploring the region's state parks and protected lands.
What to do
Fishing from your site: Some waterfront cabins at Pickerel Point Campground allow direct access to fishing. "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there! The only drawback is no alcohol allowed, but most State Parks are like that I think," notes Nancy L.
Boulder Field exploration: Located 30 minutes west of Canadensis, Hickory Run State Park Campground offers 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," writes Amber A.
Wolf watching: Camp Taylor Campground provides on-site access to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. "You can take a short hike up the mountain there to see the wolves in the sanctuary. There are moments by the fire you can hear them howl in the distance," shares Julie F.
What campers like
Cabin privacy levels: Mountain Vista Campground provides secluded cabin options. "Set on a hillside, the campground has three levels. The tent sites all have water & electric, and have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are fully shaded," writes Tori S., who appreciates the wooded setting that enhances privacy.
Lake access: Cabin rentals at Otter Lake Camp Resort offer water recreation from spring through fall. "I loved being lakefront with full hook up. Such a beautiful and peaceful place. The campsites are kinda close together so if you don't like meeting new people you may not like it but we had nice neighbors so didn't mind," reports Stephanie C.
Winter heating options: Year-round cabin rentals are available at several locations. "We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven! The other campers are friendly and welcoming, the views are breathtaking, the walk around the lake is great," mentions Melody.
What you should know
Varying cabin comfort levels: Cabin styles range from rustic to deluxe across the Canadensis area. "We stayed in site 157. Accessible via a path from the designated parking space to the site about 2 minute walk. Lakeside, but visibility not great due to vegetation. All sites have little trails down to the water. The cabins look very nice inside," notes Alaina Z. about Pickerel Point.
Seasonal considerations: Tobyhanna State Park Campground offers electric hookups but limited water access in winter. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing. The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon," explains Mara S.
Road conditions: Access roads to some cabin rentals can be challenging in adverse weather. "Watch the local roads for potholes," advises Tommy M. about reaching Pickerel Point Campground, while other reviewers note steep gravel entrances at several properties.
Tips for camping with families
Activity programs: Mount Pocono Campground provides scheduled entertainment for children. "We were there for July 4th weekend. They had a schedule for events all weekend. There is a huge swimming pool and a toddler's pool. The game room has pool tables, ping pong, arcade games, library, gym, and so much more!" shares Nick L.
Playground access: Select cabin locations based on proximity to play areas. "Our camp site was great (52), backed onto a wooded area and a big playground was directly in front of us, which worked out perfectly since we have school age kids," notes Penny C. about Delaware Water Gap KOA.
Biking opportunities: Some campgrounds offer paved roads ideal for children's biking. "Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc... We will definitely be back," mentions Paula R. about staying at Pickerel Point Campground.
Tips from RVers
Winter utility connections: Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA provides year-round access with heated facilities. "In the age of Covid, I needed to travel for business and brought our camper for a place to stay for 4 nights. Our particular camp site was huge! There was plenty of room for us to spread out," shares Carol N.
Water pressure awareness: Cabins with water connections may require regulation. "Best water pressure I have seen on the east coast, unregulated it's over 80 psi. Cell service is ok. Verizon is 25 down 10 up. Tmobile is unusable," warns Don C. about Timothy Lake South.
Site selection strategy: When booking cabin accommodations near Canadensis, research site layouts. "Some are big and socially distanced like the one we had. But some were extremely small and very close to the next camper. Some were in the woods and some were practically on the main road. I would not have been happy with some of those sites. So make sure you ask for what you want," advises Carol N.
