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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Cabin Camping near Carbondale, PA
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Several campgrounds near Carbondale, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Keen Lake Resort Campground in Waymart offers cabin rentals with electricity, fire rings, and picnic tables, while Lackawanna State Park Campground features wooded cabin sites that blend into the natural surroundings. Tobyhanna State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly cabin options with nearby lake access. According to one visitor at a regional cabin, "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend." Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and chairs, with some offering kitchen facilities including refrigerators and stoves.
Cabin types range from basic one-room structures to more spacious family accommodations with separate sleeping areas. The Honesdale-Poconos KOA operates year-round with cabin camping options that include heating for winter stays. Pickerel Point Campground at Promised Land State Park provides lakefront cabins that are particularly popular during summer months. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons from late spring through early fall. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with some state park cabins prohibiting pets entirely while private campgrounds like Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging welcome them with proper documentation. One camper noted, "Small but nice little getaway," when describing their cabin rental experience at Oneida Campground.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with vinyl-covered mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and blankets. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic setups with only a microwave to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, and cooking utensils. Bathrooms may be shared facilities at the campground or private within deluxe cabins. Visitors should pack food supplies before arrival as the nearest full grocery stores can be 20-30 minutes away, though many campgrounds maintain small camp stores with essentials. Firewood is typically available for purchase on-site, with prices around $6-7 per bundle. Some cabins feature wood stoves for heating, requiring significant firewood during colder months. Cleaning supplies, flashlights, and outdoor chairs are recommended additions to packing lists for forest cabin stays.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Carbondale (83)
1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
"I LOVED this campground, it is a private campground owned by a family. They own a large portion of the lakefront and have both a people beach and a dog beach so the dogs can enjoy swimming as well."
2. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"We like Lackawanna State Park. This is the place we camped when we moved to PA. It has signts that are very wooded. "
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
3. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
"Great lake camping...Tent-Cabin. Watch the local roads for potholes"
"Well I'm staying at promise land state park for the 3 rd time it's a great place to visit and camp out or with your RV or Pop Up ."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
5. Honesdale - Poconos KOA
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
6. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging
"Campfires permitted, fishing, row boat rental, bath house, dance hall. Country kitchen has breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast only on Sunday.
Remote, not the place for one night.""Nice lake for fishing . Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends . Great staff . Good utilities and clean bathrooms ."
7. Valley View Farm and Campground
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
8. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"We stayed at Site 113, which had plenty of space on the right side of the campsite for two large tents, with enough room to park two vehicles as well."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
9. Ponderosa Pines Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
10. Secluded Acres Campground
"The site itself isn't bad, a lot of woods to tuck into if you camp rite."
"Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!! Love it and just wish it was open all year round!"
Drive Time
- 17 min from Scranton, PA
- 51 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 25 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 27 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
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Cabin Reviews near Carbondale, PA
652 Reviews of 83 Carbondale Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Daniel C.
ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- Sue B.Ranger
Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
Great cabins!
We booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
Guide to Carbondale
Cabin camping options near Carbondale, Pennsylvania span several counties within the Pocono Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 2,300 feet. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows regularly reaching 20°F. Most campgrounds operate from April through October, though several offer winter cabin rentals with heating systems for year-round getaways.
What to do
Lakefront activities: At Keen Lake Resort Campground, water recreation dominates summer activities. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome," shares one visitor who enjoyed the pristine water.
Trail exploration: The 5-mile lake loop at Tobyhanna State Park Campground provides marked paths suitable for most ability levels. A visitor notes, "You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths. The hike should last 1.5 to 2 hours for the average person. Spray some insect repellent before you start."
Winter sports: While most focus on summer activities, cabins at Honesdale-Poconos KOA remain open year-round, and nearby Lackawanna State Park offers winter recreation. According to a visitor, "We would love to come back in the winter when they have an ice rink with a warming house."
What campers like
Cabin variety: Secluded Acres Campground offers diverse cabin options from basic to luxurious. "The size of the spaces would depend on where you are. We saw primitive sites that are ginormous. Also saw RV sites that were very close to each other. Our tent site is perfect," explains one camper describing the layout.
Wildlife viewing: Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point provides opportunities for wildlife observation. "Beavers! Far away but exciting nonetheless," mentions one visitor, while others frequently spot deer near the cabins during early morning or evening hours.
Clean facilities: Lackawanna State Park Campground maintains particularly well-kept facilities according to reviews. "The bathrooms were clean with nice hot showers," notes one camper, while another states, "Their bath houses were clean. The rec room was cool."
What you should know
Terrain preparation: Pack appropriate sleeping equipment as sites can be rocky or uneven. One camper at Promised Land noted, "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad!"
Bathroom facilities: Different cabin types feature varying bathroom access. At Honesdale-Poconos KOA, facilities receive regular attention. "The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in, were spotless," reports a visitor. However, be prepared for coin-operated showers at some campgrounds.
Weather considerations: The Poconos region can experience rapid weather changes even in summer. "We had a great time despite cold wet weather. Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit," shares a Keen Lake camper who dealt with unexpected conditions.
Cellphone coverage: Service varies significantly between parks. A visitor to Promised Land State Park reported, "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Clayton Park RV Escape offers numerous family-oriented features. "Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax," summarizes one visitor who appreciated the diverse options for children.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer structured learning programs. "There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails," notes a Lackawanna State Park visitor.
Beach access considerations: At Keen Lake, location matters for families with children. "If you don't want to drive during your stay, camp on the side with the beach and pool," advises one camper, adding "This is a great place to bring an RV. Great for families. It would be a great place to camp with extended family."
Pet policies: Campgrounds have varying pet rules for cabin stays. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging welcomes pets at cabin sites. "Remote, not the place for one night. People friendly and helpful. We were in a back into site. Pets welcome," a visitor reports.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Review site details carefully when booking cabins near RV areas. "Get a site on the lake. You won't have a ton of privacy but you'll have space for your stuff," recommends a Keen Lake visitor who found waterfront locations preferable despite proximity to neighbors.
Seasonal considerations: Ponderosa Pines Campground offers a quieter alternative for those seeking less crowded experiences. "Well kept and peaceful. They have some entertainment, but nothing rowdy. Very nice people that are working hard on bringing it back to its former splendor," notes a visitor who appreciated the more relaxed atmosphere.
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